Cronometer: Calorie Counter vs MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker
At a glance
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle | Nutrition, macro, diet tracker | Health & Fitness |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc | Red Carpet Apps Inc |
| App Store rating | 4.77 (88729 reviews) | 4.64 (135 reviews) |
| Pricing | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | A free trial is available, but its exact duration is not specified. Users should be aware that reminders for trial expiration may not be provided. |
Pricing & trial
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | A free trial is available, but its exact duration is not specified. Users should be aware that reminders for trial expiration may not be provided. |
Who each app suits best
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
- Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data.
- Micronutrient Trackers — Best for users monitoring specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker
- Individuals seeking AI-powered nutrition tracking — Ideal for users who want to quickly log meals via photo analysis and AI assistance for calorie and macro tracking.
- Users focused on macro and calorie goals — Well-suited for those needing precise tracking of macronutrients and caloric intake to achieve specific weight management objectives.
- People needing structured habit building — Offers customizable meal reminders and progress tracking to help establish consistent healthy eating habits.
Feature checklist
Coverage from our catalog flags. Values are editorial signals, not a guarantee of every device build.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Photo logging | Yes | Yes |
| Audio / voice logging | No | No |
| AI / natural‑language text logging | No | Yes |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes |
| Apple Health | Yes | No |
| Macro tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Micronutrients | Yes | Yes |
| Water tracking | Yes | No |
| Workout tracking | Yes | No |
| Fasting | Yes | No |
| Coach connection | Yes | No |
| Logging accuracy | Yes | Yes |
Guide scores
Editorial model scores on our scale — distinct from star ratings in app stores.
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 10 | 7.8 |
| Beginner Friendliness | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Coachability | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Ease Of Use | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Feature Depth | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Pricing Value | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| User Feedback | 9 | 8 |
Review themes
Short synthesis of what users often praise or criticize — not a substitute for reading recent reviews yourself.
Highlights users liked
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Micronutrient tracking; Verified food database
MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker
Ease of Use; AI Tracking Accuracy
Common complaints
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Missing remaining macro totals; Syncing issues
MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker
Free Trial Management; App Stability Post-Trial
Bottom line
For most people prioritising overall polish and scores in our dataset, Cronometer: Calorie Counter is the stronger default — still compare pricing and features above before you switch.