CarbSync vs MacroSight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarbSync
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Master your macros. Protect your privacy. CarbSync is the ultimate tactical macro tracker designed for speed, precision, and 100% local data security. No accounts, no forced cloud syncs, and no subscriptions to start tracking. Whether you are cutting, bulking, or maintaining, carb cycling is a proven strategy. But tracking it shouldn't slow you down. CarbSync features a striking, dark-mode tactical HUD that gets out of your way and lets you log your food at lightning speed. WHY CARBSYNC? TACTICAL HUD INTERFACE Experience a dark, high-contrast dashboard that delivers your daily TDEE and macro targets at a single glance. No cluttered menus, just pure data. LIGHTNING FAST LOGGING Built for speed. Log your meals and macros in seconds, not minutes. Spend less time on your phone and more time on your fitness goals. SMART CARB CYCLING Easily switch between high, medium, and low carb days to perfectly match your training schedule and optimize your metabolism. 100% PRIVATE & LOCAL (ZERO CLOUD) Your health data belongs strictly to you. CarbSync stores everything directly and securely on your device. We require no account registration, we don't sync to the cloud, and we will never sell your data. Download CarbSync today and take absolute control of your nutrition.
MacroSight
Log nutrition with AI photo estimates, barcode scanning, or a vast food catalog. Track over 30 nutrients and sync across all your Apple devices. Integrates with Apple Health for personalized goals.
- AI photo food estimation
- On-device label scanner
- 1M+ food catalog
- Barcode scanning
- 30+ tracked nutrients
- Apple Health integration
- iCloud sync across devices
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MacroSight is a private nutrition tracker for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Snap a plate, scan a barcode or label, or search USDA and Open Food Facts. Your food log lives in your iCloud — the developer never sees it. Free forever: daily logging, barcode and catalog search, widgets, Apple Watch, and Apple Health. MacroSight Plus (optional auto-renewable subscription) adds photo AI, restaurant menu scan, weekly AI reports, and CSV/PDF export. • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $29.99 • 7-day free trial, then auto-renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → Subscriptions. Family Sharing is supported. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Terms: https://macrosightapp.com/terms.html Privacy: https://macrosightapp.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MacroSight at 4 against CarbSync's 2. CarbSync's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CarbSync | MacroSight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文权 刘 | Michelangelo Spina |
In-app purchases
CarbSync
No in-app purchases
MacroSight
No in-app purchases
