# MacroMate vs Micrology

The clearest difference is monetization model: MacroMate at free with in-app purchases against Micrology's subscription. MacroMate also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 2). Micrology's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroMate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Micrology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MacroMate against 5.0 for Micrology. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroMate has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroMate | Micrology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macromate-fast-food-macros/id6748708009/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micrology-nutrient-tracker/id6778511792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 109 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Hart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827136071) | [Sidd Aradhya](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778511794) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macromate-fast-food-macros/id6748708009)

Easily find high-protein, macro-friendly meals at over 100 popular restaurants. Get exact nutritional information and personalized AI-powered recommendations to stay on track with your fitness goals, even when eating out.

**Highlights:** Macro-friendly meal finder, AI nutrition coach, Menu scanning, Nearby restaurant map, Goal-based filtering, Offline support, Save favorite meals

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MacroMate Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| College Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| MacroMate Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| MacroMate Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straight forward
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Extremely helpful


### Micrology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micrology-nutrient-tracker/id6778511792)

Analyze your food intake to understand its impact on your skin, energy, and overall appearance. Scan any food or label to get detailed nutrient information and identify nutritional gaps for your specific goals.

**Highlights:** Scan food, barcodes, and labels, Track 29 micronutrients and macros, Personalized goals for body and looks, Identify nutrients for skin, energy, muscle, Detailed analysis of home-cooked dishes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroMate free?

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

### Is Micrology free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacroMate or Micrology?

Micrology is rated higher. MacroMate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Micrology averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MacroMate or Micrology have ads?

MacroMate shows ads; Micrology does not.

### Which is updated more often, MacroMate or Micrology?

MacroMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Micrology every 2 weeks. Most recently, MacroMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Micrology on October 11, 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.*