Comparison

Micro Coach vs MacroVision

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

Head to head
About

Micro Coach

This app creates personalized workout plans that adapt to your progress. It guides you through structured training sessions designed to help you achieve your fitness goals and avoid plateaus. Built by a fitness coach, it focuses on clear structure and measurable results.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Adaptive training based on progress
  • Structured workout guidance
  • Progress tracking
  • Plateau avoidance
  • Strength gain focus
Features
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Micro Coach is your all-in-one fitness companion designed to simplify training while maximizing results. Whether you're a beginner trying to build consistency or an experienced lifter chasing strength gains, Micro Coach creates structured, personalized workout plans tailored to your goals, experience, and progress. Instead of guessing what to do at the gym, Micro Coach guides you through intelligently designed training blocks that evolve over time. As you log workouts, track weights, and complete sessions, the app adapts your plan, helping you progressively overload, avoid plateaus, and stay on track. Built by a developer and fitness coach, Micro Coach focuses on what actually matters: clear structure, measurable progress, and sustainable consistency. No fluff, no confusion. Just a smarter way to train. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Monthly: Auto-renews every month - Annual: Auto-renews every 12 months Payment charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://microcoachapp.com/privacy

About

MacroVision

Effortlessly track your daily food intake in seconds with advanced AI features like receipt and plate scanning. Quickly log meals from restaurants, groceries, or home-cooked recipes to stay consistent with your nutrition goals.

Highlights
  • AI Plate Scanner
  • Receipt Scanner
  • Smart Food Search
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Favorites & Quick Relog
  • Analytics & Progress Tracking
  • Personalized Macro Goals
Features
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Tracking macros shouldn’t take over 10 minutes. Most apps make you: • Search forever for the right food • Guess portions • Manually log everything MacroVision changes that. **Track your meals in seconds — not minutes** Built for real life, MacroVision helps you log food faster whether you’re eating out, cooking at home, or on the go. --- **Why MacroVision stands out** **Built for Restaurants** Find real menu items fast — with support for customizations and build-your-own meals. **Receipt Scanner** Snap a receipt and automatically log your meal. **AI Plate Scanner** Take a photo of your food and get instant macro estimates. ** AI Describe** Describe with full context what you had and let AI handle the rest. **Smart Food Search** Quickly find foods across restaurants, groceries, and everyday meals. **Barcode + Nutrition Label Scanning** Log packaged foods instantly with accurate data. --- **Save time. Stay consistent.** **Favorites & Quick Relog** Log your go-to meals in seconds. **QR Code Sharing** Instantly share meals with friends. **Recipes & Meal Prep** Create your own meals and calculate macros per serving. **Analytics & Progress Tracking** Track your macros, trends, and consistency over time. **AI Coach (coming soon / evolving)** Get smarter insights and suggestions to stay on track. --- **Know exactly what to eat** **Personalized Macro Goals** Automatically calculate your daily macros based on your goals. **Planned vs Actual Tracking** Stay aligned with your nutrition targets. --- **Whether you’re trying to:** • Cut • Bulk • Maintain • Stay consistent MacroVision makes it easier to hit your goals — without the frustration. --- Stop guessing. Stop wasting time. Start tracking macros the fast way. Download MacroVision today. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Micro Coach4 screens
MacroVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Micro Coach at every 4 days against MacroVision's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Micro Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and MacroVision sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Micro Coach against 5.0 for MacroVision. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micro Coach ships an update every 4 days, MacroVision every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Micro Coach versus MacroVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro CoachMacroVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey SuttonJennifer Green

Customer experience

Micro Coach

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MacroVision

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Micro Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$149.991 Year
4 purchases

MacroVision

Subscriptions4
  • MacroVision Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • MacroVision Premium$4.991 Month
  • MacroVision Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
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  • MacroVision Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Micro Coach free?
Micro Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacroVision free?
MacroVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Micro Coach or MacroVision?
Micro Coach and MacroVision are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 21 ratings respectively.
Do Micro Coach or MacroVision have ads?
Neither Micro Coach nor MacroVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Micro Coach or MacroVision?
Micro Coach ships an update every 4 days, and MacroVision every 2 weeks. Most recently, Micro Coach was updated on October 31, 2026 and MacroVision on October 31, 2026.

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