Comparison

Marcolab vs MacroCalorie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

MacroCalorie

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MacroCalorie is a privacy-first calorie tracker. You log what you eat, see your calories and macros, and your data stays yours. There's no account to create, no tracking, no ads, and no analytics. Your journal, profile, and the foods you add stay on your devices and sync across them through your own iCloud. You can log offline, and it syncs when you're back online. Your data, your devices • Syncs across your devices through your private iCloud • No account, no sign-up • No trackers, no ads, no analytics Simple, honest tracking • Log a portion and see your calories for the day • Macro breakdown for carbs, protein, and fat • A ring that fills toward your daily goal • Your last 7 days at a glance A goal based on you • Basal metabolism and maintenance from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation • Lose, maintain, or gain, and fine-tune the number by hand A reference food catalog, built in • Around 3,500 CIQUAL 2025 (ANSES) foods, searchable offline • Add your own foods too Available in English and French. Nutrition data: Ciqual 2025 table, ANSES (Open Licence / Etalab).

Screenshots

Marcolab4 screens
MacroCalorie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Marcolab at 12.0 against MacroCalorie's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Marcolab versus MacroCalorie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarcolabMacroCalorie
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLink Vector Pty LtdSylvain Muller

In-app purchases

None

Marcolab

No in-app purchases

None

MacroCalorie

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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