Comparison
FitStack vs MacroFactor
MacroFactor is a paid nutrition coach built around adaptive expenditure, with a separate workouts app. FitStack is one app for nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness, with a creator marketplace for plans.
Prices and features checked October 18, 2026 against each app's own pages where possible. Figures marked "third-party report" come from independent reviews and should be confirmed on the vendor's site. FitStack makes this page, so we have linked every claim about MacroFactor.
Side by side
| Feature | MacroFactor | FitStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99/mo, $47.99/6 mo, $71.99/yr; bundle with Workouts $89.99/yr [1] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Free tier | Free trial [1] [2] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Adaptive expenditure (TDEE) | Yes, the core feature [2] | No |
| Logging methods | Barcode, AI photo and label scan [2] | Barcode and AI photo scan |
| Workouts | Separate MacroFactor Workouts app (bundle available) [1] | In the same app |
| GPS run tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes, GPS with maps and splits |
| Readiness and recovery | Not covered by our sources | Yes, daily readiness check-ins |
"Not covered by our sources" means the sources below do not describe that feature; it does not mean MacroFactor lacks it.
Choose MacroFactor if…
- Adaptive expenditure is the feature you care about most.
- You are happy to run nutrition and workouts as two apps or pay for the bundle.
Choose FitStack if…
- You want food, lifting, running and readiness in a single app.
- You want access to creator-made workout and meal plans through a marketplace.
Pricing and free tier
MacroFactor
$11.99/month, $47.99 per 6 months or $71.99/year; Nutrition + Workouts bundle $89.99/year.
Free tier: No ongoing free tier: a free trial only.
FitStack
Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling. See plans.
What FitStack includes today
- Food diary with barcode scanning and AI meal photo scanning that itemizes calories and macros
- Meal plans with daily calorie, protein, carb and fat targets
- Workout logging, reusable workouts and multi-week workout plans
- GPS run tracking with maps and splits
- Daily readiness check-ins and recovery tracking
- Apple Health and Health Connect sync, plus Apple Watch and Wear OS apps
- A marketplace of workout, meal and fitness plans from creators and coaches
- Social feed, communities and a gym directory
Try the free TDEE, macro and protein calculators on this site without signing up, or browse the exercise library.
Frequently asked questions
Does MacroFactor have a free version, and is FitStack free?
MacroFactor has no ongoing free tier: a free trial only. FitStack is free for tracking; Pro ($9.99/month) is only for live sessions, coaching and selling plans.
How much does MacroFactor cost?
$11.99/month, $47.99 per 6 months or $71.99/year; Nutrition + Workouts bundle $89.99/year (checked October 2026; prices are US and change).
What does FitStack do that MacroFactor does not focus on?
FitStack keeps nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness in one app, with a marketplace of creator plans. MacroFactor is primarily a nutrition tracking app.
Should I switch from MacroFactor to FitStack?
Stay with MacroFactor if adaptive expenditure is the feature you care about most. FitStack suits you better if you want food, lifting, running and readiness in a single app.
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
- MacroFactor Help: subscriptions and bundles (official)
- macrofactor.com (official)
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Thinking of switching from MacroFactor?
Join the FitStack early-access list and we will email your invite when it is ready. Tracking is free.