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MacroFactor: cost, fit and limits
MacroFactor is a subscription calorie and macro tracking app whose maker is not named on the page we read. The vendor describes AI calorie tracking in which a user snaps a photo or describes a meal, and sells access only as a paid plan with a seven-day trial.
What to know first
MacroFactor has no free version; the FAQ on the page says there never will be one. A 7-day free trial starts through the App Store or Google Play, after which three billing options apply: $11.99 month to month, $47.99 every six months, or $71.99 once a year. The page names AI calorie tracking from a photo or a description and AI photo food logging, but names no AI provider, no legal entity and no country.
MacroFactor at a glance
| Maker | Not stated on the vendor pages, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | $11.99 per month (month-to-month) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Nutrition Tracking Apps in 2026, rank 3 of 11 |
| Website | macrofactor.com/macrofactor/ |
Who MacroFactor is best for
Users ready to pay for one tracker
The yearly plan at $71.99 equals about $5.99 a month, so a committed tracker can lock a low rate after the trial ends.
People who log by photo or sentence
The page lists AI calorie tracking where you snap a photo or describe a meal, which suits users who do not want to search a food list.
Buyers who like flexible billing
Month-to-month, six-month and yearly options let a user pick commitment length, with the six-month plan sitting in the middle at about $7.99 a month.
MacroFactor plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Month to month | $11.99 per month | Billed monthly, with no long commitment; the page lists a 7-day free trial started through the App Store or Google Play. |
| Every 6 months | $47.99 per six months | Billed every six months, about $7.99 per month equivalent according to the page we opened. |
| Yearly | $71.99 per year | Billed once per year, about $5.99 per month equivalent, the lowest monthly rate among the three published plans. |
Checked November 2026.
What MacroFactor does
- AI calorie tracking
- The page describes snapping a photo or describing a meal to log calories. It does not say which model does the work, how portions are estimated or how often users must correct the result.
- AI photo food logging
- Listed separately under the Food Logger features on the vendor page. The page gives no accuracy figures, so a trial week with weighed meals is the reliable way to judge it.
- Seven-day free trial
- Started through the App Store or Google Play rather than on the vendor's own site. Billing after the trial follows whichever plan you pick in the store.
- Three published billing plans
- Monthly, every six months and yearly prices are all shown on the page, which makes the cost comparison straightforward and removes any need to request a quote.
How MacroFactor handles your data
The page we opened for MacroFactor says nothing on how it handles customer data. Whether the vendor trains models on customer data is not stated on the opened page, and retention, hosting region and certifications were not checked. No privacy policy was opened, no legal entity is named, and the page does not say which AI provider processes photos or typed meal descriptions. Because a food diary reveals health habits, a buyer should read the vendor's privacy policy in the app store listing and ask support whether photos are stored, for how long, and whether any outside AI service receives them.
Where MacroFactor falls short in practice
- No free version. The FAQ says there is no free version and there never will be. After the 7-day trial every user pays, from $11.99 monthly or $71.99 yearly.
- Trial runs through the stores. The page says the trial starts only through the App Store or Google Play, so users who avoid those stores have no stated way to try it.
- Vendor identity is not stated. The page names no company, address or country, so a buyer cannot tell who runs the service or which jurisdiction governs the data from the page alone.
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MacroFactor: common questions
Does MacroFactor have a free plan?
No. The vendor's FAQ says there is no free version and there never will be. The only free access is a 7-day trial started through the App Store or Google Play. After that, plans cost $11.99 per month, $47.99 every six months or $71.99 per year as of November 2026.
How much does MacroFactor cost per year?
The yearly plan is $71.99, billed once a year, which the page equates to about $5.99 per month. Paying month to month at $11.99 would total $143.88 over twelve months, so the annual plan halves the cost for someone who stays.
Does MacroFactor use AI to log meals?
The page names AI calorie tracking, where you snap a photo or describe a meal, and lists AI photo food logging under its Food Logger features. It does not name the AI provider or give accuracy figures, so check the estimates against a food scale.
Where is MacroFactor based?
The page we read does not state a legal entity or country. A buyer who needs the maker's identity for a data protection or invoicing question should look in the app store listing or ask support directly, because this page gives neither.
Can I try MacroFactor before paying?
Yes, through a 7-day free trial that starts via the App Store or Google Play. The page names no trial on the vendor's own site. Set a reminder before day seven, because billing then follows the plan chosen in the store.