Comparison

MacroMeals vs ScarletX

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

Head to head
About

MacroMeals

Features
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Macro Meals is the smarter way to track your nutrition. Whether you're bulking, cutting, or maintaining, Macro Meals helps you stay on track by calculating your daily macronutrient goals and connecting you with real-world meals that fit your diet. Unlike traditional calorie trackers, Macro Meals makes healthy eating feel effortless. No more guessing or stressing over what to eat: just simple, intuitive tools and AI-powered suggestions to help you plan, log, and crush your goals. With Macro Meals, you can: Calculate your macros based on your personal data and fitness goals Log meals manually or by scanning barcodes Discover local dishes that match your nutrition plan Track your progress with a clean visual dashboard Get smart meal suggestions powered by AI *FOOD SCANNING & MEAL FINDER RESULTS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScarletX

Features
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Scarlet — Period & Cycle Tracker Scarlet is your personal period-tracking companion designed for modern women. Track your cycle with ease, understand your body, and get personalized, cycle-aware insights. Features: • Smart cycle tracking with predictions • Daily notes and symptom logging • Personalized wellness tips • A private, moderated community space (The Red Tent) • Cycle-friendly product marketplace (Scarlet Grove) • Secure and private — your data stays yours SMART CYCLE TRACKING • Accurate period predictions • Fertility window estimates • Ovulation tracking • Cycle length monitoring DAILY INSIGHTS • Log symptoms and moods • Track menstrual flow • Sleep, energy & lifestyle logging • Add personal notes PERSONALIZED WELLNESS • Cycle-based health tips • Workout recommendations • Nutrition guidance • Gentle wellness reminders SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY • The Red Tent — a private, moderated space • Trusted info from verified professionals • Safe, respectful & welcoming SCARLET GROVE • Shop cycle-friendly products • Curated for your needs • Secure checkout • Ghana-based delivery PRIVACY FIRST Your health data is personal. We use industry-standard encryption and never sell your information. You control your data completely. MADE FOR GHANA Prices in Ghana Cedis (GHS), mobile money support, and local delivery options. Take control of your health with Scarlet.

Screenshots

MacroMeals4 screens
ScarletX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScarletX at none against MacroMeals's 2. ScarletX also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MacroMeals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ScarletX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacroMeals ships an update every 3 weeks, ScarletX weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MacroMeals versus ScarletX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroMealsScarletX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB40 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEMIT LABS LTDREDWOOD TECHNOLOGIES LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MacroMeals

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
None

ScarletX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MacroMeals free?
MacroMeals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScarletX free?
ScarletX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MacroMeals or ScarletX have ads?
Neither MacroMeals nor ScarletX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacroMeals or ScarletX?
MacroMeals ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScarletX weekly. Most recently, MacroMeals was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScarletX on October 31, 2026.

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