What makes MacroFactor different from other macro trackers like MyFitnessPal?
MacroFactor uses a verified food search database for accurate nutrition information, unlike MyFitnessPal's user-generated entries. It also uniquely adjusts calorie and macro targets based on your actual intake and weight changes, not just adherence to a plan, and offers the fastest food logging experience on the market.
Does MacroFactor offer a free version or free trial?
MacroFactor does not have a free version, as it is designed as a premium, ad-free, and privacy-first service. However, it does offer a 7-day free trial so you can experience the app's features before committing to a subscription.
How does MacroFactor calculate energy expenditure and adjust my diet plan?
MacroFactor calculates your energy expenditure based on your logged calorie intake and body weight changes. It uses this data to dynamically adjust your calorie and macro recommendations weekly. This adherence-neutral system means adjustments are based on what you actually did, not what you were supposed to do.
Can I use MacroFactor outside the US, and how extensive is its food database?
MacroFactor's database covers most staple foods worldwide. It has excellent barcode support in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, France, and Spain, with growing support elsewhere. Users can also add custom foods, import recipes, and use the label scanner for foods with nutrition labels.
Does MacroFactor integrate with smartwatches or activity trackers?
Currently, MacroFactor does not pull data from smartwatches or activity trackers because they are not considered accurate for estimating energy expenditure. Instead, it relies on trended weight changes and calorie intake to back-calculate expenditure. Integration plans exist for future empirical testing.