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Sweat vs MacroFactor

Sweat logo

Sweat

Fitness & Wellness

Fitness app for women

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MacroFactor logo

MacroFactor

Fitness & Wellness

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; 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: Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sweat and MacroFactor actually diverge.

Attributes where Sweat and MacroFactor differ
AttributeSweatMacroFactor
Starting price$19.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20152021

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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 Sweat

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

Only in MacroFactor

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

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.

Sweat

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

MacroFactor

  • 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.

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

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

Sweat

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

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 Sweat if

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