MacroFlow vs JustMacros
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MacroFlow
A privacy-focused nutrition tracker that allows users to log calories, macros, and weight without subscriptions or data sharing. It offers barcode scanning, food search, and detailed statistics, with an optional one-time purchase for enhanced features and data.
- Barcode scanning
- Food database search
- Calorie & macro tracking
- Weight logging
- Intermittent fasting
- Apple Health integration
- Data export
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MacroFlow is a privacy-first nutrition tracker with everything you need to track calories and macros. It's free to use with no subscriptions, no ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Just fast, powerful nutrition tracking that respects your privacy. I built MacroFlow because I was frustrated with apps that lock essential features behind subscriptions. Calorie tracking should be free and easy, barcode scanning shouldn’t be behind a paywall, and your health data should belong to you, not advertisers. What’s free in MacroFlow: All core tracking features are included at no cost: • Barcode scanning (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Food database search (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Full calorie & macro tracking • Weight logging • Water logging • Saved Meals for convenient multi-item logging • Intermittent fasting feature • Statistics and charts • Apple Health integration • Data export and import • Multiple units • Customisable goals • Measurement tracking • Daily reminder check-lists • Customise week date starts, preferred databases, favourite stats, macro targets, visual elements MacroFlow uses free food databases and stores all data locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded, sold, or shared. If you ever uninstall or switch devices, you can export and import your data yourself, no accounts needed. MacroFlow Supporter (One-Time, Lifetime Access) For users who want to support development and gain access to a premium food database, MacroFlow Supporter is a one-time payment upgrade that grants: • Access to the Edamam food database for expanded food search • Advanced barcode scanning powered by Edamam • iOS widgets for your home and lock screen • Apple Watch companion app • Additional visual customisation options for app colours and logo • Micronutrient tracking, including vitamins and minerals • Food Group Insights • Unlimited Saved Meals The Supporter upgrade exists to cover the cost of the premium food API and Apple Developer fees, not to restrict basic tracking. You can continue using MacroFlow’s core features for free, forever. For more detailed information, read below. ---------------------------------- Comprehensive Nutrition Tracking • Smart Food Logging – Barcode scanning, food search, and manual entry • Complete Macro Tracking – Calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar, fibre, and water • Meal Organisation – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks with detailed summaries • Quick Add – Lightning-fast food entry for busy lifestyles Track Your Progress • Interactive Charts – Weekly and monthly visualisations • Customisable Metrics – Track exactly what matters to you • Goal Tracking – Set and monitor personalised targets • Export Your Data – Full data portability anytime Complete Body Tracking • Weight Logging – kg, lbs, and stone • Body Measurements – Waist, chest, hips, thighs, arms, neck • Body Fat Percentage – Optional body composition tracking • Flexible Goals – Lose, gain, or maintain with realistic timelines Intermittent Fasting • Flexible Fasting Windows – 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom • Smart Notifications – Start and end fast reminders • Streaks & Stats – Track consistency and progress Fitness Integration • Apple Health Sync – Steps and active energy • Activity Tracking – See how movement impacts your nutrition Privacy First — Always • No Accounts Required • 100% Local Data Storage • No Ads. No Trackers. No Data Selling • Full Control – Export or delete your data anytime Download MacroFlow for free today.
JustMacros
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Track your macros the simple way. JustMacros helps you monitor calories, protein, carbs, and fan - no complexity, no subscriptions, no ads. WHAT YOU GET • Daily totals for calories, protein, carbs, and fat • Meal-based organization (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) • Subtotals for each meal period • Custom food library with flexible serving sizes • Support for any unit (grams, ounces, cups, custom) • Day-by-day history navigation • Clean, intuitive interface • Swipe-to-delete entries • Tap-to-edit any food or entry SIMPLE WORKFLOW 1. Add foods to your library once 2. Log what you eat with serving amounts 3. View your daily macro totals 4. Stay on track with your goals YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE • All information stored locally on your device • No data collection or tracking • No account required • No cloud sync FREE • NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • NO ADS Simple macro tracking that respects your privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustMacros at none against MacroFlow's 2. JustMacros also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). MacroFlow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MacroFlow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JustMacros asks for nothing beyond the download.
MacroFlow ships an update every 9 days, JustMacros every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | MacroFlow | JustMacros |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Hunt | James Gill |
In-app purchases
MacroFlow
- Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
- MacroFlow Supporter Lifetime$14.99
JustMacros
No in-app purchases









