Comparison

MacroChef vs CaloCook

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

Head to head
About

MacroChef

Features
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Meal prep made ridiculously simple. Build your meals or pick the recipes you want for the week. Tell MacroChef how many portions to prepare. We adjust every ingredient quantity so that each meal hits your personal calorie and macro targets โ€” no calculator, no manual conversions, no compromises on the recipes you actually want to cook. โ€” BUILT FOR REAL MEAL PREP โ€” Most nutrition apps make you track what you ate yesterday. MacroChef plans what you'll cook tomorrow. The output is a shopping list and exact ingredient weights, not another diary to fill in. โ€” SMART BUILDER โ€” Auto mode balances proteins, carbs, fats and produce to match your daily targets. Custom mode lets you set the calorie goal yourself. Either way, MacroChef respects your recipes โ€” no swapping chicken for tofu without asking. โ€” CHEF TIPS, NOT A REPORT CARD โ€” Instead of grading your meal A to E, MacroChef coaches you. Missing a food group, low variety, an ingredient pinned too low โ€” each tip comes with a clear action you can take in one tap. โ€” FINE-TUNE WITHOUT MATH โ€” Adjust any ingredient with a tap. Turn on Magnet mode to keep your daily macros aligned automatically as you edit. Switch any cooked ingredient to its raw weight (and back) with a single toggle โ€” the macros stay correct in both directions. โ€” WHAT'S INSIDE โ€” - Auto-balanced and custom meal preps - Barcode scanner for new ingredients (Open Food Facts) - Apple Health sync for weight and height - Auto-generated shopping lists - English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish - Apple Health sync for weight and height - Light and dark mode - Sign in with Apple, Google or email Cook once. Eat well all week. Privacy Policy: https://macro-chef.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CaloCook

Features
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Stop eating food you hate to hit your goals. CaloCook is built on one idea: you should be able to eat whatever you want and still hit your macros. Craving a burger? Pasta? A big bowl of fried rice? Tell CaloCook what you feel like, set your macro targets, and it instantly generates a recipe engineered to match your exact numbers โ€” calories, protein, carbs, and fat. No meal plans forcing you into chicken and broccoli. No cutting out the food you love. Just real meals, built around your goals โ€” and a full toolkit to keep you on track. Macro-Matched Recipes Type any meal you're craving, set your targets, and get an instant recipe built to hit them exactly. Meal Planning Plan your meals across the week so you always know what's coming and never miss your numbers. Smart Shopping List Every meal you plan automatically builds your shopping list. Arrive at the supermarket ready โ€” no guessing, no forgetting. Food Scanning Snap a photo of any meal to instantly identify and log it โ€” tracking your macros on the go has never been easier. Meal History Calendar A full calendar view of every meal you've logged. See exactly what you ate on any given day and how it stacked up against your targets. Stats & Detailed Analytics In-depth stats on your calorie intake, macro splits, trends over time, and progress toward your goals โ€” so you always know where you stand. Progress Photos Document your physical transformation with dated progress photos, all stored securely in one place. Apple Health Sync Reads your steps and calories burned from Apple Health to give you a complete picture of your daily activity. Whether you're bulking, cutting, or just trying to eat better without the misery โ€” CaloCook makes it effortless. Eat what you want. Hit every macro. That's CaloCook. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MacroChef3 screens
CaloCook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MacroChef at every 4 days against CaloCook's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MacroChef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CaloCook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacroChef ships an update every 4 days, CaloCook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MacroChef versus CaloCook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroChefCaloCook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCodzillaxavier Lomma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MacroChef

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

CaloCook

Subscriptions4
  • Basic7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Basic (Annual)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$54.991 Year

Questions

Is MacroChef free?
MacroChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaloCook free?
CaloCook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MacroChef or CaloCook have ads?
Neither MacroChef nor CaloCook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacroChef or CaloCook?
MacroChef ships an update every 4 days, and CaloCook every 5 weeks. Most recently, MacroChef was updated on October 18, 2026 and CaloCook on October 7, 2026.

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