Carb Manager vs MacroFactor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MacroFactor had more branded searches than Carb Manager among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand. MacroFactor had about 320 branded searches, while Carb Manager had 100. MacroFactor made up 14.7% of all calorie and macro tracking app searches we track, and Carb Manager accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calorie and macro tracking apps, MacroFactor appeared in three of the five answers and Carb Manager in none.
Who do people search for more?
MacroFactor, about 3 searches for every 1 for Carb Manager
Who does AI mention more?
MacroFactor, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Carb Manager in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
MacroFactor, the only one of the two named
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Top calorie and macro tracking apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MacroFactor was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Carb Manager did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Cronometer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MyFitnessPal5 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
MyNetDiary3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lose It!0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Carb Manager0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calorie macro tracking app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calorie macro tracking apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calorie macro tracking app in New Zealand for food tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calorie counter app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food log app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Carb Manager or MacroFactor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Carb Manager and MacroFactor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six calorie and macro tracking apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for MacroFactor, Carb Manager. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cronometer | MacroFactor | Lose It! | MyNetDiary | Carb Manager | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 14.2% | 20.3% | 10% | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.7% | 13.5% | 20.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.2% | 14% | 23% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.1% | 13.3% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.2% | 12.1% | 15.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 10.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.7% | 11.1% | 12.9% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 22.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 11.8% | 13% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 16.1% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 37.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 11.6% | 10% | 7% | 4.7% | 30.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 42% | 11.6% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 25.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.8% | 10.3% | 9% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 18.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.5% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
How has the Carb Manager and MacroFactor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MacroFactor was ahead of Carb Manager in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carb Manager’s share of searches among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MacroFactor’s share of searches among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand moved from 14.2% to 14.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 370 to 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand calorie and macro tracking apps in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MacroFactor overtook MyFitnessPal to rank 2nd among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand, with 14.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Carb Manager rose from 6th to 5th among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carb Manager’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.
Carb Manager
2 branded search terms
- carb manager app
- carbmanager
MacroFactor
3 branded search terms
- macrofactor
- macrofactor app
- macrofactor macro tracker
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