Iterate vs MacroTracker by Reciplan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iterate
This app helps serious lifters track gym workouts with features like one-tap logging, automatic rest timers, and progress charts. It allows users to build routines, create custom exercises, and even import past training history. Train with friends and sync data across devices, online or offline.
- One-tap set logging
- Automatic rest timer
- Plate calculator
- AI Workout Creator (Pro)
- Progress charts
- Workout history import (Pro)
- Train with friends
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Iterate is a fast, modern workout tracker for serious lifters. Switching apps? AI imports your full training history in seconds — then log every set with one tap, watch real progress, and train with your friends. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR - Start an empty session or jump straight into a saved routine - Log weight and reps for every set with a single tap - Automatic rest timer after every set — set a default and override it per exercise - A plate calculator shows exactly which plates to load — free for everyone - Track RPE (rate of perceived exertion) when you want the extra detail - Live Activity and a home-screen widget keep your active workout one glance away ROUTINES THAT REMEMBER - Build a routine once — your exercises, set counts, and order are saved - Next time, just press Start - Browse ready-made plans under Explore Routines - Let the AI Workout Creator generate a full routine for you (Pro) - Organize everything into folders and keep your training structured YOUR EXERCISE LIBRARY - Choose from a full built-in exercise library - Create custom exercises with your own names and muscle groups - Favorite the ones you use most for instant access TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Charts for volume, sets, training time, and more — add or remove whatever you want to see - History and personal records for every exercise - Body measurements like weight, body fat, and circumferences — each with its own chart - Muscle distribution and per-exercise charts with Pro BRING YOUR HISTORY WITH YOU - Switching from another app? Import your previous history with AI (Pro) - From an export file or straight from a screenshot - Your exercises are matched automatically — full training history from day one EVERYTHING SYNCS — ONLINE OR OFF - Workouts, routines, and preferences are tied to your account - Automatic sync across all your devices - Keep logging offline at the gym — everything uploads the moment you reconnect TRAIN YOUR WAY - Switch independently between kg/lbs, km/miles, and cm/in - Light, dark, and automatic themes - Multiple languages - Customizable default timers and notifications - Apple Health: save workouts as strength training (with a calorie estimate for your Activity rings) and import your weight TRAIN WITH FRIENDS - Follow friends and share completed workouts to the feed - Like workouts and cheer friends on while they train live - Send friends direct messages - Share your session as an image or straight to your Instagram story - Stay in control: private profile, hidden live activity, and auto-share toggles ITERATE PRO - AI-assisted workout import - AI Workout Creator - Unlimited routines and custom exercises - Advanced progress charts (muscle distribution, per-exercise charts, longer time ranges) - Warm-up calculator - Manage your plan anytime under Settings Download Iterate and make every session count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iterate.fit/terms
MacroTracker by Reciplan
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Macro Tracker is a calm, offline-first nutrition and weight-trend tracker designed for everyday consistency. • Set editable calorie and macro targets from a guided goal plan. • Log meals with saved foods, USDA foods, branded foods, barcode scanning, quick add, and custom entries. • Review optional AI-assisted estimates from a photo, typed description, or voice note before anything is logged. • Track weigh-ins, view smoothed trends, and see confidence-aware expenditure estimates. • Invite trusted friends to a private Circle and choose exactly which progress signals you share. Your diary, exact weight, calories, photos, measurements, email, and raw account data are never shared with friends. Nutrition data and AI estimates may be incomplete or inaccurate; verify entries. Macro Tracker supports general wellness and is not medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Iterate at every 2 days against MacroTracker by Reciplan's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Iterate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MacroTracker by Reciplan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Iterate ships an update every 2 days, MacroTracker by Reciplan every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iterate | MacroTracker by Reciplan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Philip Brater | Philip Hutchins |
In-app purchases
Iterate
- Iterate Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
- Iterate Pro - Yearly$34.991 Year
- Iterate Pro - Lifetime$89.99
MacroTracker by Reciplan
- Macro Tracker Pro$9.991 Month








