Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker is listed at $11.99 a month and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter at $9.99 a month. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker is marked for Text logging. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is not. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked for Water tracking, Workout tracking, Fasting. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker is not. Editorial scores are 7.8 for MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker and 8 for MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker $11.99, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker $71.99, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $64.99.
Features that differ
Text logging: only MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker is marked available. Natural language processing for food entry.
Water tracking: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Includes a dedicated water tracker with an interactive widget for iOS 17+.
Workout tracking: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Users can log workouts and see how they affect daily calorie goals. Connects with over 40 apps and devices.
Fasting: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Includes an intermittent fasting tracker as part of its features.
Coach connection: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Integrates with third-party coaching platforms, allowing personal trainers to access client nutrition data.
Fit
MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker has no best-fit line.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management.; Weight Management — Users focused on weight loss, gain, or maintenance through consistent food and activity logging.; Extensive Food Database Access — Those who benefit from a vast database of foods, including restaurant items, for easy logging..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 10, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 4.5. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 5.7, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 6.2. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: 10 - annualised price $71.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $64.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 7.8, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.4. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 9.7, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 7.4. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Bayesian rating 4.84 (iOS 4.86x23854 + Play 4.79x6758, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.55 (iOS 4.71x2393656 + Play 4.41x2921749, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.20 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 9.4, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.2. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Last release 3 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 5 days between releases (30%). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 7.5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 10. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: log10 of 30612 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: log10 of 5315405 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker 0, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 8. MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker if you need Text logging. Choose MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter if you need Water tracking and Workout tracking. On the monthly figure in the record, MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker is $11.99 and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is $9.99.