Cronometer: Calorie Counter vs My Macros+ | Macro Tracker
At a glance
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle | Nutrition, macro, diet tracker | Calorie, Carb & Diet Tracker |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc | My Macros LLC |
| App Store rating | 4.77 (88729 reviews) | 4.68 (33199 reviews) |
| Pricing | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | No explicit free trial mentioned in store data. |
Pricing & trial
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s) | Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s) |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | No explicit free trial mentioned in store data. |
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.
My Macros+ | Macro Tracker
- Macro Trackers — Ideal for users who need precise control over daily gram-based macro targets.
- Data-Driven Athletes — Great for those who want to track weight trends alongside nutrition.
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 | No |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes |
| Apple Health | Yes | Yes |
| Macro tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Micronutrients | Yes | Yes |
| Water tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Workout tracking | Yes | No |
| Fasting | Yes | No |
| Coach connection | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 8.2 |
| 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
My Macros+ | Macro Tracker
Macro customization; Clean UI
Common complaints
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Missing remaining macro totals; Syncing issues
My Macros+ | Macro Tracker
Barcode scanner issues; Database inaccuracies
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.