MacroForge vs Iron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MacroForge
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MacroForge helps you track calories and macronutrients in a simple, flexible way. Designed for clarity and control, MacroForge makes it easy to create a plan, log foods, and understand your nutrition without clutter or complexity. Whether youβre maintaining, cutting, or bulking, the app adapts to your goals and keeps everything easy to manage. Key features: β’ Personalized calorie and macro targets β’ Track protein, carbs, and fats clearly β’ Flexible portions and custom foods β’ Visual breakdowns for quick insights β’ Clean, distraction-free design β’ Secure iCloud sync across devices MacroForge is built for consistency β giving you the tools you need to stay on track, without getting in the way.
Iron
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HOW TO USE IRON: 1. Create a workout 2. Add exercises to your workout 3. Add sets for each exercise 4. Record reps and weight for every set 5. Track your progress over time NOTE: Iron is a workout logging tool only. It does not provide medical or training advice. Always lift responsibly and consult a professional if needed. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MacroForge at daily against Iron's every 4 days. Iron's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MacroForge ships an update daily, Iron every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MacroForge | Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Braulio Gabriel Villegas Jimenez | Tegveer Bhatti |
In-app purchases
MacroForge
No in-app purchases
Iron
No in-app purchases








