Cronometer vs MacroFactor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cronometer had more branded searches than MacroFactor among calorie tracking apps worldwide. Cronometer had about 165,000 branded searches, while MacroFactor had 27,100. Cronometer made up 21.6% of all calorie tracking app searches we track, and MacroFactor accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calorie tracking apps, Cronometer appeared in all five answers and MacroFactor in three. Cronometer was mentioned before MacroFactor in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cronometer, about 6 searches for every 1 for MacroFactor
Who does AI mention more?
Cronometer, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Cronometer, named ahead of MacroFactor in every answer
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Top calorie tracking apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cronometer appeared in all five answers. MacroFactor was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cronometer was listed before MacroFactor in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Cronometer1st
Lose It!2nd
MyFitnessPal3rd
MacroFactor4th
Noom5th
Fitia6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- MyFitnessPal5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cronometer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lose It!5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MacroFactor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Noom2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fitia2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about calorie tracking apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calorie tracking app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calorie tracking apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calorie tracking app for meal logging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calorie tracking apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calorie tracker app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Cronometer or MacroFactor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cronometer and MacroFactor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six calorie tracking apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cronometer, MacroFactor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | Noom | Lose It! | MacroFactor | Fitia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.6% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.5% | 15.4% | 18.9% | 9% | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 8.2% | 4% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.6% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 7.6% | 3% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.1% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 50.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.4% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.4% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.3% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
How has the Cronometer and MacroFactor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cronometer was ahead of MacroFactor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cronometer’s share of searches among calorie tracking apps worldwide moved from 16.7% to 21.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MacroFactor’s share of searches among calorie tracking apps worldwide moved from 2.7% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for calorie tracking apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cronometer gained share of searches among calorie tracking apps worldwide, from 18.2% to 21.6%.
In September 2026, MacroFactor lost share of searches among calorie tracking apps worldwide, from 4.5% to 3.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cronometer’s and MacroFactor’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cronometer
1 branded search term
- cronometer
MacroFactor
1 branded search term
- macrofactor
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