# Mist vs Macromascot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mist at 83% against Macromascot's 13%. Mist also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Macromascot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mist holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mist has 563 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Mist's written reviews are positive against 13% of Macromascot's.

Mist ships an update every 2 days, Macromascot monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mist | Macromascot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macromascot/id6753281212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **563** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holograph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531040795) | [interactiveecommercellc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843317507) |

## What reviewers say

### Mist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052)

Easily log your food and exercise with a simple interface. Automatically calculates calories and macros, allowing you to view their impact on your health. Focuses on fast, uncomplicated tracking.

**Highlights:** Quick food and exercise logging, Automatic calorie calculation, Macro tracking, View health impacts (sleep, weight, mental health), Optional calorie count hiding, Simple, no-fuss interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mist Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mist Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Macromascot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macromascot/id6753281212)

This app offers AI-powered calorie and nutrition tracking, along with intermittent fasting support. Users can receive personalized daily targets and monitor their progress towards fitness goals. A free trial is available before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal analysis, Personalized nutrition targets, Intermittent fasting tracker, Activity and exercise tracking, Progress monitoring, Weight trend analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacroMascot Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mist free?

Mist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Macromascot free?

Macromascot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mist or Macromascot?

Mist is rated higher. Mist averages 4.9 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Macromascot averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Mist or Macromascot have ads?

Macromascot shows ads; Mist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mist or Macromascot?

Mist ships an update every 2 days, and Macromascot monthly. Most recently, Mist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macromascot on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*