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MacroFactor vs Sweat

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MacroFactor

Software

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sweat logo

Sweat

Software

Fitness app for women

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Sweat the Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term
  • They diverge on capability: MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, Sweat covers Trainer-led programs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MacroFactor and Sweat actually diverge.

Attributes where MacroFactor and Sweat differ
AttributeMacroFactorSweat
Starting price$6.99/month$19.99/month
PlatformsIos, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20212015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 MacroFactor

  • Adaptive algorithm
  • True expenditure calculation
  • Fast food logger
  • Detailed analytics
  • Knowledge base
  • Garmin
  • Fitbit

Only in Sweat

  • Trainer-led programs
  • BBG, PWR, BUILD
  • Meal planning
  • Progress tracking
  • Community challenges
  • Spotify
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MacroFactor

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Sweat

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Sweat

  • The Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term

Pricing, plan by plan

MacroFactor

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

Sweat

$19.99/month
  • Monthly$19.99/month
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos
  • Annual$119.94/year
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos

Which should you pick?

Choose MacroFactor if

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

Choose Sweat if

  • You need trainer-led programs.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bbg, pwr, build.
Sweat review

Questions people ask

Is MacroFactor or Sweat better?
Neither clearly leads. MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month and Sweat at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MacroFactor or Sweat?
MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month and Sweat at $19.99/month.
Does MacroFactor or Sweat run on more platforms?
MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android. Sweat runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is MacroFactor best used for?
MacroFactor is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can MacroFactor do that Sweat cannot?
MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, BBG, PWR, BUILD, Meal planning, Progress tracking. Both handle Apple Health, Apple Watch, Ios support, Android support.
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