Macros - Calorie Counter Reviews

by Donnie248

So I loved the idea of Macros and it’s exactly what I needed. However, about a week ago, I had a mishap with creating a log in then forgetting the password. I pushed “Forgot Password” multiple times and each time it said it would send me an email. Never got one. Thank God I didn’t pay and upgrade to plus, which was what I was about to and was making a log in for that purpose. But if Macros can’t even let me log in, I’m not trying again and risking it when I can just write things down in a food journal.

by SAO Fan 123

Please , please put in a weekly view like MyFitnessPal so that I can see how much of our this app we have eaten and how much wet have left for the rest of the week for those of use who track our this app and calories by both the day and the week.

If only it had this function I would 100% switch from MyFitnessPal to this app app.

Maybe later on down the road I’ll revisit to the to see if any changes are made.

by T&L'smommy

I’m looking for a macro counting ap, I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for years but I was looking for something that told me exactly what my macro breakdown of food was a little easier. I tried this for a couple days but when I tried to log a smaller portion of my granola it wouldn’t do a quarter portion. This seemed ok, except for the inconvenience of having to re-enter my recipes, but I can’t get an accurate count if I can’t enter a partial portion size. Looks like this has been an issue for a while.

by EastTNCowgirl

I love that Macros has the essential features needed for serious users. (I have the upgraded, paid version.) I’ve tracked calories for many years, and, about a year ago, started tracking this app as well. I used to use MFP, but detested all the annoying social features, gamification and ads. Love that Macros is not bloated by such. The only feature I find lacking is an option to alter daily calorie targets for calorie cycling. I follow a 5:2 plan and always appear over target for my high days. Please consider adding the ability to set calorie targets for each day of the week!!

by Heisyourlife

I am currently using this mostly as a calorie counter but find the macro tracking easy to use. I did upgrade and find the extra features beneficial. I like being able to adjust the carbs per meal. I am working my way into macro counting and I really like Macros ’s functionality.

The one feature I would like to adjust is how many (percentage) of calories I want to earn back for exercise/calories burned. Although I can just as easily do it in my head I would appreciate it being an option to adjust instead of 100% being the only choice.

by Mishmash990

Macros is amazing. This is my first time venturing into the world of counting this app, it seemed too complicated when I looked a few years ago. Have had Macros for 6+ months and after the first 2 weeks I subscribed because I knew this would be the Only thing to keep me accountable. Macros has become central In my day to day care; essentially saving my life. It’s customizable in so many ways, no time wasting of searching through foods I don’t eat (such as other apps), always having MY recipes available and able to edit them, the sub adds on more features than it really says. Absolutely worth it. Just get Macros and get rid of the other junk apps! Thank you to the devs for awesome customer service as well!

by Bleweyes27

My trainer has recommended counting this app for as long as I can remember. Researching on my own, I found it terribly confusing and time consuming-therefore not committing to it. A friend suggested a stupid simple app, that I subscribed to and had to add all of my foods—very limited data base. A year later, I found Macros off a this app FB forum I’m in. HELLO!!!! So wish I’d found Macros a year ago. I rated 4 stars instead of 5 because it doesn’t sync with my Apple Watch-it does sync with the iPhone Health App. Definitely worth the subscription and the food library is pretty large!

by Lovetwix

I love how Macros is user friendly and also visually appealing! When I first started tracking my this app about a year ago, I used MyFitnessPal. However, I didn’t like how on the mobile version you couldn’t see the exact breakdown of each food item; it would only show details of the whole meal. When I switched over to this app calorie counter about half a year ago I was in love! For improvements, one thing I would personally like is being able to track my overall iron, sodium, vitamin, etc. levels each day. Other than that, highly recommend Macros!

by Francis Naung

I have been using Macros for almost a year now. I usually don’t pay for apps but this one I did. It’s been so helpful for my weight loss journey. It would be nice if has a feature that displays the time when I logged my food. That’s just what I find myself needing, it’s still a great app. I’ll continue to use it!

by Cata1092

Finally an app you can just install right the way without having to register or surrender specific personalized health data. An app with a great GUI, great functionality and usability. I hardly rate stuff and never review apps. I had to give the props to the team here. 5 stars!

by Mamacone1

Macros is amazing! The food library is impressive, it's easy, and it's smart! Anything you could want to track with your food, Macros does! I love it, I can't believe I wasted so much time using other apps when this is hands down the only thing you need. Oh and did I mention it's free!? GET IT

by Geli0408

Super easy to use, and update measurements if needed. Super simple for me to make an entire meal as a “recipe” if I’m cooking for 2 then make the recipe be 2 servings and just splits the nutrition values. Instead of just making my meals separate... which is a nightmare!

I bought the yearly subscription. I’ve been tracking for about 2 weeks with Macros and I’m already seeing results!!!

Highly recommend!

by MattyGonz

I’ve been using Macros for a while and find it super easy and simple, even the free version is great. I tried my fitness pal and actually went back to this version bc the free version of this offers things that the paid version of mfp has plus the UI is easier to navigate

by Garhett25

The UX/UI was well thought out and executed. I’m loving the tracking I can do with all my meals. My goals are for body building, and it works great for me. It’s the best value of any Macro counter on the market for a free version. You aren’t bombarded with ads or requests to pay for the premium version, which consequently made me want to get the premium version anyway to support the developer.

by Maegan82606

I came here on my own time (with no reminder or request) to say- Macros is AWESOME. The free version offers SO much. The library is vast and accurate, you can build unlimited recipes (not typically offered by free apps), track net carbs, custom macro settings, edit nutrition info for any given food, easy interface- SUPER customizable and user-friendly. I used MyFitnessPal for years, and I totally prefer Macros. Awesome job.

by BRDTECH

Macros is exactly what I’ve been searching for! It’s perfect and meets all my needs. I've tried 4 or 5 other ones, all with issues. I was using a very popular other app, but for $39 a year it didn’t have the ability to factor in fiber. Hugely important for Keto. this app is so simple and has all of the easy to use best features. The learning curve was simple. My friend and I doing Keto together and it was my “job” to find the best app for us. Success! She is in love with it too!

by Sweetlaureng

For a free App, it’s just as thorough as WW App. It has so many features, it’s easy to use. I bought the yearly fee for $10 to do more, but the free one is great too! I am trying out Carb Cycling, and it gives me the option to set my high/low days with % or grams of this app and assign the days I want to plan for!

Well done! Only thing Macros is missing (unless I just vacant find it) is a weight loss tracker.

by Helenr02

Overall, I love Macros as it’s very intuitive and easy to use. However, all my recipes have deleted twice which is rather annoying especially considering how tedious it is to create recipes. Interestingly, they reappeared the first time after a few days. As of now, they’re nowhere to be found which is highly underwhelming. Really hoping there’s a simple fix because other than this Macros is super helpful :)

Edit: Thanks for idea of clearing the cache. This immediately fixed the issue! :))

by Iussefatt

I like the fact Macros be direct. It’s all about reach the this app per day and Macros makes it usefull showing calories, carbohydrates, proteins and fat in the same screen. I mean, you just take and look and see every important information you need quickly.
I would improve the UI. I think there’s some space to make a more beautiful interface without remove any information in current screens.
Something annoying: when searching a food we need to tap ok to filter in the tableview foods, I think it would be veeeery usefull to filter as I type, like iOS does.

by Bodybuilding_behavioranalyst

It takes about an hour to figure out how to work Macros to program rest days, work days, pre/post macro distributions but Macros is 100% better than the more expensive alternatives available that happen to be promoted as mainstream. Don’t even mess with it - pay the 10 bucks here and thank me later. It’s quite intuitive.

by My Rap

until you realize you can’t set your custom meal planner in grams. I want t9 be able to set the number of grams for each meal on my own. If i want to leave carbs out of the early day snack, I cannot do that with Macros.

by CountryBabe67

I love Macros . It’s the easiest to use, but it subtracts calories from foods without being prompted too. I use it as a calorie counter more than a macro counter, and it’s not accurately counting calories if it adjusts every food, so I unfortunately can’t use it correctly.

by Cstrryz

Just require custom settings to get the right percentages for the keto diet. However once that’s done it’s really easy to enter your foods. I found it easier than aNother far more well-known app.

by Skind3rella

I am in the middle of adding breakfast and it froze and will not allow me to do anything on that page.. I’m confused but not giving up!!

by Aaronisc

Seriously so easy to use. Definitely helped me on my journey

by Ashes G

I love Macros.. and I don’t pay for it .. the scanner works .. it has all the restaurants on here I eat at .. whoever made it is the bomb

by JhonnyZisco

I’ve tried a lot of them, so far this one is the best easiest to use Macro counting app (from all free and paid versions).

by Itsmeooops

I’ve used other apps but I really like this one so far. I can’t hook my fit bit to it but I can input the data and it’ll adjust from there! Very pleased!

by Swish1630

I love Macros. I needed to be able to see the this app for each food and each meal in order to learn how to use them and develop new patterns with eating. Outstanding for planning and tracking!!

by Matatgamechma Help

This is the BEST app I’ve used to track my this app! It’s super easy to use, and it’s free! I freaking love it! The developer is a genius for Macros! Love love LOVE it!!!!