Comparison

SipUp vs MacroFlow

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

Head to head
About

SipUp

Features
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Your new hydration tracker. Track water & other drinks, receive tipps and level up your health. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MacroFlow

A privacy-focused nutrition tracker that allows users to log calories, macros, and weight without subscriptions or data sharing. It offers barcode scanning, food search, and detailed statistics, with an optional one-time purchase for enhanced features and data.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Food database search
  • Calorie & macro tracking
  • Weight logging
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Apple Health integration
  • Data export
Features
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MacroFlow is a privacy-first nutrition tracker with everything you need to track calories and macros. It's free to use with no subscriptions, no ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Just fast, powerful nutrition tracking that respects your privacy. I built MacroFlow because I was frustrated with apps that lock essential features behind subscriptions. Calorie tracking should be free and easy, barcode scanning shouldn’t be behind a paywall, and your health data should belong to you, not advertisers. What’s free in MacroFlow: All core tracking features are included at no cost: • Barcode scanning (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Food database search (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Full calorie & macro tracking • Weight logging • Water logging • Saved Meals for convenient multi-item logging • Intermittent fasting feature • Statistics and charts • Apple Health integration • Data export and import • Multiple units • Customisable goals • Measurement tracking • Daily reminder check-lists • Customise week date starts, preferred databases, favourite stats, macro targets, visual elements MacroFlow uses free food databases and stores all data locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded, sold, or shared. If you ever uninstall or switch devices, you can export and import your data yourself, no accounts needed. MacroFlow Supporter (One-Time, Lifetime Access) For users who want to support development and gain access to a premium food database, MacroFlow Supporter is a one-time payment upgrade that grants: • Access to the Edamam food database for expanded food search • Advanced barcode scanning powered by Edamam • iOS widgets for your home and lock screen • Apple Watch companion app • Additional visual customisation options for app colours and logo • Micronutrient tracking, including vitamins and minerals • Food Group Insights • Unlimited Saved Meals The Supporter upgrade exists to cover the cost of the premium food API and Apple Developer fees, not to restrict basic tracking. You can continue using MacroFlow’s core features for free, forever. For more detailed information, read below. ---------------------------------- Comprehensive Nutrition Tracking • Smart Food Logging – Barcode scanning, food search, and manual entry • Complete Macro Tracking – Calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar, fibre, and water • Meal Organisation – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks with detailed summaries • Quick Add – Lightning-fast food entry for busy lifestyles Track Your Progress • Interactive Charts – Weekly and monthly visualisations • Customisable Metrics – Track exactly what matters to you • Goal Tracking – Set and monitor personalised targets • Export Your Data – Full data portability anytime Complete Body Tracking • Weight Logging – kg, lbs, and stone • Body Measurements – Waist, chest, hips, thighs, arms, neck • Body Fat Percentage – Optional body composition tracking • Flexible Goals – Lose, gain, or maintain with realistic timelines Intermittent Fasting • Flexible Fasting Windows – 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom • Smart Notifications – Start and end fast reminders • Streaks & Stats – Track consistency and progress Fitness Integration • Apple Health Sync – Steps and active energy • Activity Tracking – See how movement impacts your nutrition Privacy First — Always • No Accounts Required • 100% Local Data Storage • No Ads. No Trackers. No Data Selling • Full Control – Export or delete your data anytime Download MacroFlow for free today.

Screenshots

SipUp3 screens
MacroFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

SipUp and MacroFlow 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. SipUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MacroFlow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SipUp versus MacroFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipUpMacroFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel WeisserThomas Hunt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SipUp

Subscriptions2
  • SipUp Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • SipUp Yearly Access$17.991 Year
2 purchases

MacroFlow

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • MacroFlow Supporter Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SipUp free?
SipUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacroFlow free?
MacroFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SipUp or MacroFlow have ads?
Neither SipUp nor MacroFlow shows ads.

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