# Macros - Calorie Counter

> Macro & Food Diary Tracker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1216666985](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1216666985)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1216666985`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JosmanTek
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,025 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2017-04-07
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macros-calorie-counter/id1216666985)
- **Website:** [https://macros.app](https://macros.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://macros.app/privacy](https://macros.app/privacy)

## Description

**Macros - Calorie Counter** is a flexible nutrition and food diary app for tracking calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, net carbs, hydration, exercise, and daily meals. Set personalized calorie and macro goals for weight loss, muscle gain, maintenance, ketogenic diets, or low-carb nutrition. Log foods quickly with an extensive database, barcode scanner, custom foods, and recipe library.

Upgrade to **Macros Plus** for advanced tools, including gram- or percentage-based macro goals, micronutrient tracking, meal timing, meal planning up to 30 days ahead, carb cycling, Fitbit and Garmin integrations, progress graphs, printable PDF exports, daily notes, and an ad-free experience. Macros is free to download, with optional auto-renewing subscription features.

## Rankings

- #54,150 — Overall
- #32 — counter

## Review summary

Overall, Macros is praised for its simple, reliable tracking, strong customization of macros, and a robust barcode-enabled food library. The core app offers good value with a relatively unobtrusive ad model. Common drawbacks include intrusive ads after updates, occasional performance glitches and bugs, issues with the barcode scanner, and missing features such as built-in progress tracking, widgets, or easy sharing. Most users remain loyal, citing ease of use and effectiveness despite these drawbacks.

### Pros

- Very easy to use with a clean, simple layout.
- Reliable macro tracking with an accurate, customizable food database.
- Highly flexible macros, including per-meal customizations and adjustable nutrients.
- Strong food library and barcode scanning plus a personal library for quick logging.
- Free core app with optional premium and generally unobtrusive ads.

### Cons

- Ads can become intrusive after updates and can slow the experience.
- Performance issues and glitches (slowdowns, animations, non-responsive UI).
- Barcode scanner sometimes stops working after updates.
- Some users feel macro goals are forced to calories and customization is limited.
- Missing features like built-in progress tracking, widgets, and sharing options (and occasional bugs like next button not responding).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1216666985)