Comparison

Marcolab vs MacroMeter

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

Head to head
About

Marcolab

Features
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Marcolab - Simple Macro Tracker The cleanest, most focused macro nutrition tracker. No fluff, no distractions, just results. Finally, a macro tracking app that respects your time and privacy. Track protein, carbs, and fats in seconds - completely offline and distraction-free. Why Choose Marcolab Instant Tracking Log your macros in seconds. No complex menus, no learning curve. 100% Private Your data never leaves your phone. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Zero Distractions No ads, no notifications, no premium upsells. Just clean, focused tracking. Key Features: Lightning-fast macro logging Completely offline functionality Customizable macro targets Barcode scanner Clean, simple interface Export your data anytime Perfect for serious lifters, privacy-conscious users, and anyone tired of bloated nutrition apps. Download Marcolab and discover macro tracking without the noise.

About

MacroMeter

Features
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MacroMeter makes calorie and macro tracking easier than ever โ€” with three input methods and AI-powered nutrition analysis. THREE WAYS TO LOG: โ€ข Voice Input Just say what you ate โ€” e.g. "a bowl of oatmeal with banana". The AI recognizes your meal and calculates the nutrition instantly. โ€ข Text Input Type your meal in natural language. No searching through endless food databases needed. โ€ข Barcode Scanner Scan the barcode of packaged foods and choose your portion โ€” by grams, serving size, or package content. SMART FEATURES: โ€ข Personalized Goals Create your profile with height, weight, and activity level. MacroMeter automatically calculates your calorie needs โ€” whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain weight. Choose from presets like Balanced, Weight Loss, Muscle Building, or Endurance. โ€ข Daily Overview See calories, protein, carbs, and fat at a glance. Your entries are organized by Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. โ€ข Flexible Portion Selection For scanned products: choose from gram amounts, serving sizes with multiplier, or enter a custom amount. PERFECT FOR: - Calorie counting & weight management - Muscle building & protein tracking - Keto, low-carb & macro-based diets - General health & nutrition awareness Product data provided by Open Food Facts (openfoodfacts.org) under the Open Database License (ODbL).

Screenshots

Marcolab4 screens
MacroMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Marcolab at 12.0 against MacroMeter's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Marcolab versus MacroMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarcolabMacroMeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLink Vector Pty LtdHimmet Avsar

In-app purchases

None

Marcolab

No in-app purchases

None

MacroMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marcolab free?
Marcolab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MacroMeter free?
MacroMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marcolab or MacroMeter have ads?
Neither Marcolab nor MacroMeter shows ads.

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