Løp vs Matro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Løp
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Løp is the app for those who want to make running simple but structured. Create your own running plan in minutes, and stay motivated and focused. The app gives you a simple and minimalistic overview of your running plan and gives you smart suggestions, like the optimal time to run and what to wear. It’s designed to keep your session in focus without distractions. Easily calculate pace, time, or distance for your next run with a simple-to-use pace calculator. Integration with the Health app also gives you a quick overview of your personal records. No registration or login is required — all your data is automatically synced with iCloud across your devices.
Matro
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Matro is a calmer way to track food. No streak pressure. No guilt-tripping notifications. Just a quiet, AI-powered food journal that helps you stay aware of what you eat — without the noise. LOG IN SECONDS, THREE WAYS: Snap a photo Point your camera at your meal. Matro's AI identifies what's on your plate and logs calories and macros automatically. Describe it Type what you ate in plain language — "a large bowl of oatmeal with berries and honey" — and Matro figures out the rest. Search or scan Access millions of foods from a global database, or scan a barcode to log branded products instantly. STAY ON TRACK, WITHOUT THE OBSESSION: Matro shows you a simple calorie ring each day. You set the goal, you choose how close you want to get. No badges for hitting 100%, no shame for missing. - Daily calorie and macro tracking (protein, carbs, fat) - History with visual progress graphs, from 30 days to all time - Weight logging with trend tracking - Apple Health: bring in your weight from a smart scale, see your daily activity, and save your meals to Health - Personalized calorie and macro goals - Save favourite meals for one-tap logging - Gentle meal reminders — on your terms MATRO PREMIUM: Unlock AI photo logging and text describe with a free 7-day trial. After the trial, Matro Premium is $7.99/month or $69.99/year. Cancel anytime in your device settings. Matro is not a medical tool. Always consult a healthcare professional for dietary advice. Privacy Policy: https://matroapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://matroapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Løp at none against Matro's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Løp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Matro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Løp ships an update weekly, Matro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Løp | Matro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Simen Lie | Kolibri Nest AS |
In-app purchases
Løp
- 2 customizations$0.99
- 5 customizations$1.99
- 12 customizations$3.99
Matro
- Matro Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Matro Premium Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year









