Comparison

Zaad vs Macromate

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

Head to head
About

Zaad

Effortlessly track your meals by simply snapping a photo to get a full macro breakdown. Focus on your fitness goals with easy-to-use tools for logging food, water, exercise, and weight.

Highlights
  • AI food scanning
  • Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
  • Barcode scanning
  • Water tracking
  • Exercise logging
  • Weight monitoring
Features
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Understand your food and keep track of your day with Zaad. Log meals by photo, voice or text, then review estimated calories and nutrients before adding them to your diary. Track food, water, exercise and weight in one place. MORE WAYS TO LOG FOOD • Take a meal photo to get an AI-powered nutrition estimate. • Type what you ate or use voice dictation. • Search for foods or scan barcodes for products available in the database. • Create custom foods and save favorites for easier logging later. • Review and adjust quantities, serving sizes and ingredients to match your meal. LOOK BEYOND CALORIES Track protein, carbohydrates and fat. Explore fiber, sugars, sodium, vitamins and minerals when data is available. Choose which nutrition details you want to see. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Log water, exercise and weight measurements, then explore charts and reports across different periods. Set daily goals and compare your logged intake with your targets. MAKE ZAAD YOUR OWN Customize your diary cards, progress dashboard and Quick Add options. Choose a light or dark appearance and set optional reminders that fit your routine. YOUR ACCOUNT AND HISTORY Sign in with Apple or Google to sync supported records across your devices. Log data locally and sync when a connection becomes available. Saved meal photos stay on the device and are not included in sync. ACCESS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS An account is required. Eligible accounts can sample the app before subscribing. A Pro subscription is required to continue using the app after this initial preview. Subscription options, prices and any eligible offers are shown in the app before purchase confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase, or when an eligible free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription or cancel renewal in your Apple Account settings. NUTRITION ESTIMATES AI estimates may vary based on the photo, description, quantities and preparation method. Review and adjust results when needed. Zaad is a food and activity tracking tool, not a substitute for professional medical or nutrition advice. Privacy Policy: https://www.zaadapp.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.zaadapp.ai/terms Support and suggestions: support@zaadapp.ai End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Macromate

Track your nutrition, workouts, and progress in one place. Log meals, water intake, steps, and weight. Set daily goals, create training plans, and share your achievements with friends. Features meal image analysis for estimated nutritional content.

Highlights
  • Nutrition and calorie tracking
  • Water intake monitoring
  • Step and weight tracking
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Progress sharing with friends
  • Meal image analysis
Features
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ماكروميت يساعدك على متابعة التغذية والتمارين والتقدم في مكان واحد. سجّل وجباتك وسعراتها وبروتينك، وتابع شرب الماء والخطوات والوزن. حدّد أهدافك اليومية، وأنشئ جداولك التدريبية، وشارك تقدمك مع أصدقائك أو انسخ تمارينهم. استخدم تحليل صورة الوجبة للحصول على تقدير تقريبي للسعرات والعناصر الغذائية. الأرقام والتقديرات إرشادية وليست نصيحة طبية https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zaad4 screens
Macromate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Macromate at 5.0 against Zaad's 4.2. Macromate also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). Zaad's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Zaad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Macromate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macromate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zaad has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zaad ships an update every 5 days, Macromate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Zaad versus Macromate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaadMacromate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB57 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOrbitCodeABDULELAH ALHAZMI

Customer experience

Zaad

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Macromate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zaad

Subscriptions2
  • Zaad Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Zaad Pro Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
2 purchases

Macromate

Subscriptions2
  • ماكروميت بريميوم شهري$1.991 Month
  • ماكروميت بريميوم سنوي$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Zaad free?
Zaad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macromate free?
Macromate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zaad or Macromate?
Macromate is rated higher. Zaad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Macromate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zaad or Macromate have ads?
Neither Zaad nor Macromate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zaad or Macromate?
Zaad ships an update every 5 days, and Macromate every 3 days. Most recently, Zaad was updated on October 30, 2026 and Macromate on November 10, 2026.

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