# Cal Plus vs Macro Goal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cal Plus at 1.6K against Macro Goal's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cal Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Macro Goal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Macro Goal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal Plus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, Macro Goal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cal Plus | Macro Goal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-goal/id6755788871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dilsahib Singh Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827938144) | [Roberto Rivera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854260565) |

## What reviewers say

### Cal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976)

This app uses AI to help you track nutrition and workouts. It offers instant food recognition via scanning, personalized coaching, and community features for motivation. Plan meals, discover recipes, and monitor progress effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI Coach & Smart Insights, Instant Food Recognition (Scan Barcodes/Photos), Live Workout Tracking (800+ Exercises), Menu Scan for Restaurant Analysis, Recipe Finder from Pantry Photos, Groups & Accountability, Habit Tracker

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cal Plus 12 months Ad Free | $19.99 | per year |
| Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Call your Coach - 10 minutes pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cal Plus Life Time Ad Free | $39.99 | one-time |


### Macro Goal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-goal/id6755788871)

This AI-powered nutrition coach offers personalized meal plans, real-time advice, and progress tracking to help users achieve their weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance goals. It simplifies food logging and provides insights for sustainable body transformation.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI nutrition coaching, Smart meal planning, Real-time nutrition advice, Automated grocery lists, Flexible nutrition plans, Progress tracking (weight, measurements, photos), AI meal recognition from photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacroGoal Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| MacroGoal Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cal Plus free?

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

### Is Macro Goal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cal Plus or Macro Goal?

Macro Goal is rated higher. Cal Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Macro Goal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cal Plus or Macro Goal have ads?

Neither Cal Plus nor Macro Goal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cal Plus or Macro Goal?

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, and Macro Goal every 5 days. Most recently, Cal Plus was updated on November 8, 2026 and Macro Goal on November 9, 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.*