Comparison

CalMacro vs MACR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CalMacro

This app offers a straightforward way to track daily meals, monitor macronutrients, and view total calories. It provides a minimalist interface with no accounts or subscriptions required, allowing users to easily review past progress and customize their experience with color themes.

Highlights
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Daily meal logging
  • Progress monitoring
  • Minimalist interface
  • No accounts or subscriptions
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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CalMacro is a free, no-nonsense calorie and macro tracker designed to keep you focused on your nutrition goals without any of the clutter. Track your daily meals, monitor your macros, and stay consistent every day—all in one minimalist app. No accounts, no subscriptions, and no intrusive data collection. CalMacro gives you a straightforward way to log breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, then see your total calories and macros at a glance. Easily flip between today and yesterday (or any previous date) to keep tabs on your progress. Choose from multiple color themes to make CalMacro your own. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, build muscle, or simply maintain healthy habits, CalMacro offers a simple, reliable way to stay on track—no ads, no BS. Download CalMacro and simplify your nutrition today.

About

MACR

Features
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Tired of tedious food logging that kills your motivation before dinner? Macr uses AI to analyze any meal in seconds — just point your camera and get a full calorie and macronutrient breakdown instantly. No more barcode scanning dead ends. No more guessing portions. Just fast, accurate nutrition data so you can stay on track with your goals. WHAT MACR DOES FOR YOU: • Instant Meal Recognition — Point your camera at any plate, bowl, or snack and get calories, protein, carbs, and fat in under 3 seconds. Works on home-cooked meals, restaurant dishes, and everything in between. • Full Macro Dashboard — See your daily protein, carbohydrate, and fat targets at a glance. Watch your progress update in real time as you log each meal. • Warm, Motivating Design — Macr's distinctive visual style makes healthy eating feel inviting, not clinical. You'll actually want to open the app. • Smart Daily Summaries — Review your nutrition day-by-day, spot patterns, and understand how your meals add up toward your goals. • Customizable Targets — Set your own calorie and macro goals whether you're cutting, bulking, maintaining, or following a specific diet plan. • No Manual Entry Headaches — Skip the search bar and the barcode scanner. AI does the heavy lifting so logging takes seconds, not minutes. Whether you're chasing a fitness goal, managing your weight, or simply becoming more aware of what you eat, Macr gives you the insight you need without the friction that makes most apps feel like homework. Download Macr and make every meal count.

Screenshots

CalMacro4 screens
MACR4 screens

Verdict

The call

CalMacro and MACR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CalMacro versus MACR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalMacroMACR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlokoo LLCApex AI Labs

In-app purchases

None

CalMacro

No in-app purchases

None

MACR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalMacro free?
CalMacro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MACR free?
MACR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalMacro or MACR have ads?
Neither CalMacro nor MACR shows ads.

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