Comparison

MacroFlow vs Stresso

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Food database search
  • Calorie & macro tracking
  • Weight logging
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Apple Health integration
  • Data export
Features
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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.

About

Stresso

Features
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Stresso turns your Apple Health data into a clear daily recovery plan. Instead of checking sleep, workouts, HRV, resting heart rate, stress signals, and supplements in separate places, Stresso brings them together and explains what changed, what matters, and what to do next. Use Stresso to understand your body before you train, work, or push harder. Key features: - Recovery score based on sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, workouts, and recent load - AI Daily Briefing for a quick summary of your readiness and trends - Sleep analysis using Apple Health sleep stages, including REM, awake time, and total sleep - Fitness history with workout days, rest days, workout-to-rest ratio, and training balance - Outdoor workout route maps from Apple Health route data - Stress and wellness trend tracking - Supplement tracking so you can compare routines with recovery changes - AI Training Recommendation for smarter workout decisions - AI chat for follow-up questions about your health and fitness trends - Cached AI insights to avoid repeated analysis when your data has not changed Stresso is built for people who want practical guidance from the data they already collect. Open the app in the morning for a quick recovery check, review sleep and training details when something feels off, and use AI to understand patterns across your week. Apple Health integration: Stresso reads health and workout data only after you grant permission. You stay in control of what data is shared through iOS Health permissions. Important: Stresso is a wellness and self-tracking app. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Terms of Use: https://stresso.app/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://stresso.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

MacroFlow4 screens
Stresso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MacroFlow at 3 against Stresso's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MacroFlow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Stresso sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MacroFlow versus Stresso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroFlowStresso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThomas HuntStefan Stanic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MacroFlow

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • MacroFlow Supporter Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Stresso

Subscriptions1
  • Stresso Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is MacroFlow free?
MacroFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stresso free?
Stresso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MacroFlow or Stresso have ads?
Neither MacroFlow nor Stresso shows ads.

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