Carbon - Macro Coach & Tracker

Name: Carbon - Macro Coach & Tracker
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.82446 (7753 reviews)

Calories, Nutrition, & Diet

Data-Driven UsersMacro Trackers

4.8· 7,753 App Store ratings

Goal fit

How well this app matches common goals (0–10 from our enrichment). Higher means a stronger match.

Weight loss10.0/10
Body recomposition9.5/10
Calorie awareness9.5/10
Consistency9.5/10
Fat loss9.5/10
General health9.5/10
Habit building9.5/10
Macro tracking9.5/10
Meal planning9.5/10
Nutrition education9.5/10
Weight maintenance9.5/10
Muscle gain9.0/10

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

•Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want a structured, science-based approach to nutrition.
•Macro Trackers — Perfect for individuals looking to optimize body composition through precise macro management.

Less ideal for

•Casual Trackers — Too rigid for users who prefer a loose, non-committal approach to diet tracking.
•Recipe-Heavy Eaters — May frustrate users who frequently cook complex, multi-ingredient meals due to logging friction.

Review themes

Recurring topics in App Store reviews—what people praise vs. what frustrates them.

Users consistently praise the app's scientific approach, effective macro-coaching algorithm, and the ability to achieve sustainable weight loss without restrictive, 'magic pill' methods. Some users find the food logging process tedious for complex recipes and note that the algorithm can occasionally set calorie targets too low, requiring manual overrides during specific physiological phases like menstrual cycles.

Liked themes

Effective coaching algorithm
Users appreciate the weekly adjustments that keep them on track toward their goals.
~450 mentions
Evidence-based methodology
The app is valued for its lack of misinformation and focus on sustainable, science-backed nutrition.
~320 mentions
Comprehensive food database
Users find the database extensive, including cultural and diverse food items.
~210 mentions

Disliked themes

Tedious recipe logging
Logging meals with multiple components is described as time-consuming.
~85 mentions
Rigid calorie targets
Users report needing to manually override targets during hormonal fluctuations or plateaus.
~60 mentions

Editorial guide score

Our independent score for Carbon - Macro Coach & Tracker—based on features, pricing, and feedback themes.

Score breakdown

User feedback9.0/10
Pricing value8.2/10
Accuracy8.8/10
Feature depth9.5/10
Ease of use9.1/10
Beginner friendliness8.9/10
Coachability7.9/10

Pricing & trials

Store listing

Free · 3 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

No free trial offered; subscription required for access.

Pricing tiers

Monthly: $11.99
Yearly: $99.99

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