# Talk Macros vs RUNOVA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talk Macros at 83% against RUNOVA's 0%. Talk Macros also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). RUNOVA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk Macros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and RUNOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talk Macros holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Macros has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Talk Macros's written reviews are positive against 0% of RUNOVA's.

Talk Macros ships an update weekly, RUNOVA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Macros | RUNOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-macros/id6749465739/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runova-exercise-game/id6801538522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 101 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [max hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823286698) | [Agustin Cossani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896465691) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Macros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-macros/id6749465739)

Easily track your food intake with voice or text input. See your remaining calories and protein in real-time to stay motivated. Connect with friends for accountability and build consistent habits.

**Highlights:** Voice and text meal logging, Real-time calorie and protein totals, Friend accountability features, Streak tracking, AI or database logging modes, Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly — AI food logging | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TalkMacros Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual — Best value | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super easy to use
- 👍 Sleek, minimal, and effective design
- 👍 Intuitive and simple to track macros
- 👍 Fits into busy lifestyles
- 👍 Visually appealing with clean, minimal interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives


### RUNOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runova-exercise-game/id6801538522)

This app turns your home workouts into an engaging game by using your phone's camera to track your movements. Run in place, jump, and crouch to control the game and achieve your fitness goals without any equipment.

**Highlights:** Full-body movement tracking, Endless runner gameplay, No equipment required, Offline processing, Weekly goals and streaks, Live calorie estimates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Macros free?

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

### Is RUNOVA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talk Macros or RUNOVA?

Talk Macros is rated higher. Talk Macros averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while RUNOVA averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Talk Macros or RUNOVA have ads?

Talk Macros shows ads; RUNOVA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Macros or RUNOVA?

Talk Macros ships an update weekly, and RUNOVA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Talk Macros was updated on October 17, 2026 and RUNOVA on October 3, 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.*