Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Macros - Macro Tracker prices as Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s). Macros - Macro Tracker is marked for Barcode scanner, Macro tracking, Micronutrients. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 6.3 for Macros - Macro Tracker, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Macros - Macro Tracker: Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Macros - Macro Tracker $3.99.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Macros - Macro Tracker $17.99.
Features that differ
Barcode scanner: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available.
Macro tracking: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available. Core feature; includes net carb counting and macro-to-calorie matching.
Micronutrients: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available. Customizable micronutrient goals available in Plus version.
Water tracking: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available. Simple hydration logging included.
Workout tracking: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available. Basic recording of daily exercises and activities.
Accuracy focus: only Macros - Macro Tracker is marked available. Relies on user-inputted data and database accuracy.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Macros - Macro Tracker is filed for Macro Beginners — Ideal for those new to tracking who want a simple, non-intimidating interface.; Recipe Creators — Perfect for users who cook at home and want to save and reuse custom meal data..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, Macros - Macro Tracker 8. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Macros - Macro Tracker: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, Macros - Macro Tracker 8.8. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Macros - Macro Tracker: 10 - annualised price $17.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, Macros - Macro Tracker 5.1. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Macros - Macro Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, Macros - Macro Tracker 7.7. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. Macros - Macro Tracker: Bayesian rating 4.52 (iOS 4.75x1163 + Play 4.51x16162, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.70 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, Macros - Macro Tracker 7.8. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). Macros - Macro Tracker: Last release 3 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 67 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, Macros - Macro Tracker 7.1. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Macros - Macro Tracker: log10 of 17325 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Macros - Macro Tracker if you need Barcode scanner and Macro tracking.