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The best MacroFactor alternatives

Science-based diet coach and macro tracker that adjusts your targets as you go. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
MacroFactor (the app you have)Subscription with free trialApple-
CronometerBasic freeiPhone, Android, Webyou want a free plan to start
WeightWatchers ProgramFreeAppleyou want it free
Carb ManagerFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
Cal AIFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
Calorie CounterFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
Water tracker WaterllamaFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
LifesumFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
Plant Nanny Cute Water TrackerFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
1

Cronometer

Basic free; Gold $59.99/year or $10.99/month
Cronometer screenshot from the App Store

Detailed nutrition tracker for calories, macros and micronutrients with a verified food database.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android and the web.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
3

Carb Manager

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Carb Manager screenshot from the App Store

Carb and macro tracker for keto and low-carb diets.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
4

Cal AI

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Cal AI screenshot from the App Store

Calorie tracker that estimates nutrition from a photo of your meal.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
5

Calorie Counter

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Calorie Counter screenshot from the App Store

MyNetDiary's ad-free calorie and food tracker.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
7

Lifesum

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Lifesum screenshot from the App Store

Meal and calorie tracker with diet plans and AI logging.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone

We matched these apps to MacroFactor by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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