Cronometer vs MacroFactor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cronometer had more branded searches than MacroFactor among macro tracker software in New Zealand. Cronometer had about 1,140 branded searches, while MacroFactor had 310. Cronometer made up 63% of all macro tracker software searches we track, and MacroFactor accounted for 17.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about macro tracker software, both Cronometer and MacroFactor appeared in all five answers. MacroFactor was mentioned before Cronometer in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cronometer, about 4 searches for every 1 for MacroFactor
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
MacroFactor, named ahead of Cronometer in 3 of 5 answers
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Top macro tracker software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Cronometer and MacroFactor showed up in all five answers. MacroFactor was listed before Cronometer in three of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
MacroFactor1st
Cronometer2nd
MyFitnessPal3rd
Lose It!4th
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
MacroFactor5 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
Lose It!1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about macro tracker software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which macro tracker software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best macro tracker software tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best macro tracker software in New Zealand for weight loss tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“macro tracker app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best macro tracker”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 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 four macro tracker software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cronometer, MacroFactor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cronometer | MacroFactor | Lose It! | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.2% | 17% | 25% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.1% | 15.7% | 24.9% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 55% | 15.9% | 27.2% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 15.8% | 23.4% | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.8% | 14.1% | 18% | 11.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 12.4% | 15% | 24.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 13.6% | 15% | 17.8% |
| May 2026 | 38.1% | 9.6% | 11% | 41.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 34.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 13% | 10.6% | 28.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.5% | 11.8% | 11% | 20.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 63% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% |
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 macro tracker software in New Zealand moved from 55.2% to 63%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MacroFactor’s share of searches among macro tracker software in New Zealand moved from 17% to 17.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 360 to 310.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand macro tracker software in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, MacroFactor overtook MyFitnessPal to rank 2nd among macro tracker software in New Zealand, with 17.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Cronometer gained share of searches among macro tracker software in New Zealand, from 56.5% to 63%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 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
2 branded search terms
- app cronometer
- cronometer
MacroFactor
2 branded search terms
- macrofactor
- macrofactor app
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