Macrostax Reviews

I signed up for this app about a year and a half ago and really loved it. I was able to do weekly planning on the website, create custom recipes, and then use the ‘app’ to makes adjustments on the fly during the week. Loved it so much I joined as a lifetime member just before they launched their new app. Now there is no web version and trying to plan everything on my phone is too cumbersome, eye straining, and many previous features have been removed. The company should have surveyed current users to determine most requested features and implemented them before launching the new app. Now most recipes aren’t available with weight measurements (this is the easiest way for me to cook and serve), and the fill my macros feature still hasn’t been added back. I’ve asked many times for the web version to be reinstated and they say there are no plans for that, but they made sure to add a calculator for counting booze. Priorities are obviously way off.
At least I’m a lifetime member and will hopefully be able to use Macrostax again when new changes come.
On the plus side they do offer many tasty and easy recipes, the ability to customize recipes, and to copy meals or full days throughout the week.

I’ll start off by saying that Macrostax is very user friendly & the layout is great, that’s why it got 1 star. Otherwise, it would be zero.

In 6mo of tracking & hitting my macros daily, with the exception of 2 separate weeks for travel, I gained weight. I was so spot on with my food too. I worked out, got my steps in, drank water, all the things. When I reached out for support from the Coach all I got back was being told that I wasn’t doing enough & that I shouldn’t have not tracked on my travel weeks. I felt really dismissed by the coach & wasn’t given any praise for all the hard work I had been doing.

You also can’t adjust your macros. You just have to hope that the quiz you took gets it right. Macros need to be adjusted from time to time & you should be allowed to do this.

When I reached out to ask for a refund, I was given the link to ask Apple to refund me but of course they won’t b/c it’s been so long since I got Macrostax . I feel like if a company doesn’t live up to what they are saying, especially if you follow it to a T, they should help you get your money back.

If you’re thinking about tracking Macros, I explore you to use My Fitness Pal! $80 a month & WAY more helpful, easy to use & you can adjust your macros as needed.

I used this years ago and remember that they would auto add meals to your week to hit your macros. That’s gone now…

Macrostax’s primary functions as a macro target calculator, recipe database, and meal tracker. You need to find the recipes to fit the macros. So, if you think it’s a meal planner- it is not in the least. So, don’t make my mistake and sign up for that if that’s what you’re looking for.

I found it useless for this reason and think having a free trial or demo would have prevented me from making this mistake as their offer is not what I needed. I think their marketing/sale journey is a bit shady and don’t appreciate the lack of transparency. It’s also probably why they have as many poor rating as they do and likely a high churn rate.

That aside- Macrostax could be really useful for users who have no idea where to start with their macros/ideal nutrition profile. But for users like me- who are craaaazy busy, eat pretty healthy already but just wanted a pre-created meal plan to remove one mire thing to think about… it didn’t fit my needs. If you’re that user type- find another product.

I felt misled by their content, so hopefully this clarifies who this will really be useful to 💕

Their recipes do look delicious though!

I love Macrostax to help me track my macros and hold myself accountable. However, I do think there are a few tweaks they could make to help make it a bit more user friendly. They only offer a few measurements (tbs or grams) and I think it would be helpful to offer more types of measurements instead of having to manually convert things. Also, when making a shake for instance, it would be helpful to be able to scan all of your ingredients into the planner for the day then click “save recipe” instead of the other way around when creating a custom recipe.

this app app is a great tool to track macros, but has so much more. Their recipes are delicious and my family loves them. They come out with new recipes every month and most are seriously satisfying. The functionality to customize the recipe is easy if you want to switch ingredients.

I do wish there was an ability to import recipes from the web to save time, but it’s not a deal breaker.

Their customer service is super responsive and will help with how to fill macros and give you creative ideas too. Love it!

The best part about Macrostax is the easiness of tracking. I have used MFP before and would never go back. The ability to change ALL food items into grams is the game changer for me. The coaches were helpful too, but I personally found that an in person coach paired with this app gave me the most success. I like how you can add meals also. The recipes have been great too and it’s nice to add them and just adjust the portions as needed. I miss the desktop and share features, but overall it’s still my go to when I’m tracking. I know the numbers I have to hit so even if I don’t get 3 green thumbs I know it’s still helpful to track in an easy way.

I love Macrostax for tracking Macros and the staxchat support! I left for a bit, then went back. The adjustment of macros for rest/workout days has changed life, as long as you follow them. I only wish it supported syncing to apple health or any other workout app so that I can look at my combined data. I don’t want to have to add my meals in two separate places 😕.

After counting macros for a few years, I got to a point where my lifestyle was so steady that I stopped counting and measuring food, and didn’t have any repercussions. After switching from a job where I walked 8 miles a day to a job where I sit 8 hours a day, I had no sense of how to fuel my body, ended up under-eating, and had zero energy. Macrostax has helped me through multiple moves, career changes, and workout goals. No matter how hectic life gets, I always am confident in how to eat to feel good (and look good too😉).

I have been using this app for almost 3 years. Macrostax has changed the way I view food and my body! From the beginning, it taught me how to have a healthy relationship with food and just how much I was under eating. I have so much more energy and am in the best shape of my life…even with indulgences. The this app Team has been amazing in answering all of my questions and guiding me on choosing the correct fitness and activity level as my goals change. Highly recommend!

Macrostax takes the guessing game out of meal planning & prepping. I work as a nurse and like to meal prep for multiple days in a row for my 12 hour shifts. This not only takes the guesswork out of figuring things it what to make, but also is health conscious and provides all the macro & other nutritional information needed to help get me to my health & fitness goals. Life-changing and I will continue using Macrostax because it makes my life a whole lot easier on the kitchen! Thank you!

I love Macrostax, and I can't believe it because I've tried at least 5 others, and for some reason, they just didn't work for me. Even the main one everyone uses... I've tried and tried, and I just didn't like it! Somehow this app crossed my path, I signed up, and I love it! I find it super intuitive and easy to use. It has really helped me lean out - first for a photoshoot, and now, I know that if I hit my macros and complete my circles, I see the results I want. I highly recommend it!

I never write review for apps, but I’ve paid for and used several macro trackers over the years, and this one outshines them by miles. I love the user friendly aspects of Macrostax, and how easy it is to scan barcodes to instantly get the macro. Also, OBSESSED with the recipes they provide. I hate cooking, and have never been great at making a tasty meal (especially one that is healthy) but I have been cooking and meal prepping like crazy with Macrostax and every single meal has been delicious! Even my husband enjoys the meals. They list out the ingredients easily, so shopping for groceries is a breeze, and I love that you can edit/customize the meals and still get accurate macros. I highly recommend Macrostax 👏🏼

This is not a quick way to lose weight app. Those will set you up for failure. this app is geared so you lose (or gain) weight based on what’s best for your body, age, and activity. I’m eating carbs, more food, and becoming lean!! I’m not depriving myself because Macrostax helps me fit in what I want to eat. And I don’t have to workout 7 days a week (or at all) for results!! It’s truly helped change how I eat daily. The food bank has nearly every item, but I can add to it. The recipes are really good, too!! And having program experts available to chat with for further help is so helpful!!

Since using the this app app, I have noticed a big significant difference over other apps I have used in the past to track my food, weight loss and health goals. A big help has been the check ins with the this app staff and also ability to message them for help or questions. Since I started tracking my macros and using Macrostax , I have gotten more in tune with nutrition, eating healthier, better proportions and better quality food. I love aiming to hit the 👍 up in each category which has been a huge help in understanding which carb, protein, or fat I need to to eat to hit whatever goal I have left for that given day. I do not regret switching over to this app & I highly recommend Macrostax!

I have tried them all. I was a MFP user since they first came out. However over time they have gone downhill. After they started limiting more and more features I began my search for a new app. I tried LoseIt, Calorie Counter, Cronometer, etc - none were user friendly or limited access to features I love (like the scanning feature). Macrostat not only has the scanning feature on their free version, but they are the most user friendly app I have ever used. I love how it shows the macros not only daily but for each meal. I can adjust ingredients very easily from the main screen. If I want more protein from a certain ingredient, I can just adjust the protein and it tells me what serving size I need. Overall I'm very impressed and I hope these features remain free.

I had this app and then I quit it. I thought I could do without it and save a few bucks. I’ve made a few poor decisions in my life and this was one of them. this app took out the guesswork for me in reaching my fat loss and later muscle gain goals. The recipes are DELICIOUS, and simple, and economic. The nutritionist are super quick and engaging to respond in the chat. And when you hit your green thumbs, that celebratory confetti on the screen is a real dopamine producer. Macrostax beats any other of the big ones in market. The cost is a nominal investment for a big payout just a few weeks into your program. this app is great for beginners and pro athletes alike!

Takes all the guess work out of what macros you should be aiming for. Stax chat is available to talk to you if you have any problems or questions. There is great support and encouragement in the Facebook group as well. this app is a community that wants you to hit your goals and will provide all the resources you need to do so.

The logging feature is so user friendly and the scanner works great as well. I love the “copy yesterdays meal” feature. All of the recipes are amazing as well. I am two weeks into following my macros and I feel so much better, I have lost 3 pounds and can tell a difference in my body. It really works

I have been using this app since 2019 and I have transformed my body to healthier happier body. My workouts are more productive and I feel amazing! I used to eat the same thing when I liked it, now I am more balanced with different foods. Macrostax gives options for meals and is easy to use if you go out to dinner. I’m not always on point with my macros but this keeps me pretty consistent and I love how I get emails for new meals that motivate me to keep me on track. I appreciate the options for making your own recipes and putting in your favorites.
There is a Facebook group to help each other and challenges that kick start and keep me going.

I’ve been using this app for 7 years. They have really enhanced their app over the years. This is the best macro counting app ever. It is so easy to use, scan food, search restaurants and even the generic foods listed in the search are perfect. I have been using Macrostax daily for a long time. I’ve been through cut, maintain and gain phases and the macros are changed throughout each phase. I’ve had great success with this app because of the flexibility and consistency. Macro counting is a lifestyle not a diet! And this app makes it easy to follow and stick to. I don’t know what I would do without this app. Even my 7 year old daughter can use Macrostax , she will mark off my macros and search foods! this app is life!

I’m a 40 yr old mother of a 4 year old and a 6 month old. Never did I think I’d be able to look and feel the way I did pre pregnancy. Until I started on this app! They take all the guess work out on how and when to adjust your macros and even have endless recipes to keep your nutrition fun and exciting. I’m now leaner and healthier than I was before children and fitter than I was in my 20’s!