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Blynk vs MacroFactor

Blynk logo

Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MacroFactor logo

MacroFactor

Software

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; MacroFactor the App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and MacroFactor actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and MacroFactor differ
AttributeBlynkMacroFactor
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceIos, Android
Founded20122021

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Only in MacroFactor

  • Adaptive algorithm
  • True expenditure calculation
  • Fast food logger
  • Detailed analytics
  • Knowledge base
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Garmin

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot MacroFactor
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot MacroFactor
  • Automations triggered by device datanot MacroFactor
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot MacroFactor
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot MacroFactor

MacroFactor

  • Workout trackingnot Blynk
  • Nutrition managementnot Blynk
  • Health monitoringnot Blynk
  • Fitness coachingnot Blynk
  • Wellness improvementnot Blynk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

MacroFactor

  • The App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices
    • Basic widgets
    • Cloud sync
  • Premium$5/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced widgets
    • Priority support

MacroFactor

$6.99/month
  • Monthly$11.99/month
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features
  • Annual$71.99/year
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

Choose MacroFactor if

  • You need adaptive algorithm.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want true expenditure calculation.
MacroFactor review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or MacroFactor better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and MacroFactor at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or MacroFactor?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and $6.99/month for MacroFactor.
Does Blynk or MacroFactor run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month.
What is Blynk best used for?
Blynk is most often used for connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app, over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices, automations triggered by device data, white-label device apps for a hardware product. Of those, connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app and over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices are not what MacroFactor is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that MacroFactor cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Both handle Android support.
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