Comparison

MacrosMap vs PocketScale

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

Head to head
About

MacrosMap

Access a vast database of restaurant menu item macronutrient data to make informed dining choices. Scan menus to get breakdowns, find nearby restaurants, and filter by dietary goals. Ideal for athletes and health-conscious individuals.

Highlights
  • 100,000+ restaurant menu items
  • Scan menus for macro breakdowns
  • Find nearby restaurants
  • Search by macro targets
  • Filter by dietary goals
  • Save favorite menus
Features
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MacrosMap is the largest repository of macronutrient data for restaurant menu items in the world! Designed for athletes, bodybuilders, and everyday health-conscious eaters, MacrosMap helps you make informed choices when dining out. Key Features: • Database of over 100,000 restaurant menu items! • Search across hundreds of thousands of food items. • Snap a picture of a restaurant menu and get macronutrient breakdowns for the entire menu • Find restaurant menus near you with full macronutrient breakdowns • Search by restaurant name, meal type, or specific macro targets • Filter meals by macronutrient ranges or dietary goals • Save favorite restaurant menus for quick access • Not seeing a restaurant? Simply input the menu url and get macros! Built for people who take their nutrition seriously, MacrosMap removes the guesswork from eating out - whether you’re cutting, bulking, or optimizing performance. To view macronutrient information a subscription is required. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PocketScale

Easily track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake by scanning food items. Get precise counts instantly and log your meals to meet personalized targets. This tool simplifies nutrition tracking, eliminating manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Scan any food for calorie and macro counts
  • Track daily calories and macros
  • Personalized calorie and macro targets
  • Precise food scanning and tallying
  • Effortless food logging
Features
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PocketScale lets you scan any food for instant calorie and macro counts, and then track that food with the click of a button. -Scan Any Food: Get precise calorie and macro counts for any food or meal in seconds. -Track Your Cals & Macros: Have your personalized calorie and macro targets calculated for you, and log food to hit them daily. -Precise & Effortless: Just point and scan, or just type in your food's ingredients and quantities, and PocketScale will automatically tally up the exact cals and macros for you. No more spending hours calculating or guessing calorie counts... PocketScale does the annoying work for you, instantly and precisely. — Subscription Information: PocketScale requires a subscription to access its features. We offer a 3-day free trial so you can experience the magic for yourself before committing. Choose from monthly or annual plans that can be canceled anytime through your App Store account. Disclaimer: The calorie and macronutrient estimates provided by PocketScale are for informational purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed. These estimates should not be relied upon for purposes where precision is critical, such as medical, dietary, or clinical use. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific nutritional needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MacrosMap4 screens
PocketScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketScale at 100% against MacrosMap's 50%. PocketScale also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MacrosMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PocketScale sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketScale holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MacrosMap's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketScale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacrosMap ships an update every 9 days, PocketScale weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MacrosMap versus PocketScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacrosMapPocketScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (38 ratings)4.8 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3845 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSawyer BillingsEndev LLC

Customer experience

MacrosMap

All ratings38 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PocketScale

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MacrosMap

Subscriptions3
  • Macros Map Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

PocketScale

Subscriptions4
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MacrosMap free?
MacrosMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketScale free?
PocketScale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacrosMap or PocketScale?
PocketScale is rated higher. MacrosMap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PocketScale averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do MacrosMap or PocketScale have ads?
MacrosMap shows ads; PocketScale does not.
Which is updated more often, MacrosMap or PocketScale?
MacrosMap ships an update every 9 days, and PocketScale weekly. Most recently, MacrosMap was updated on September 20, 2026 and PocketScale on September 23, 2026.

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