MacroFactor vs MyNetDiary:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MacroFactor had more branded searches than MyNetDiary among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand. MacroFactor had about 320 branded searches, while MyNetDiary had 210. MacroFactor made up 14.7% of all calorie and macro tracking app searches we track, and MyNetDiary accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calorie and macro tracking apps, MacroFactor and MyNetDiary each appeared in three of the five answers. MacroFactor was mentioned before MyNetDiary in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
MacroFactor, about 52% more searches than MyNetDiary
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
MacroFactor, named ahead of MyNetDiary in 3 of 5 answers
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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. MyNetDiary was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. MacroFactor was listed before MyNetDiary in three out of 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 MacroFactor or MyNetDiary more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MacroFactor and MyNetDiary 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, MyNetDiary. 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 MacroFactor and MyNetDiary comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MacroFactor was ahead of MyNetDiary in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MyNetDiary’s share of searches among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand moved from 10% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand calorie and macro tracking apps in September 2026?
3 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, Lose It! overtook MyFitnessPal and MyNetDiary to rank 3rd among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand, with 12.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, MyNetDiary lost share of searches among calorie and macro tracking apps in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 9.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MacroFactor’s and MyNetDiary’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.
MacroFactor
3 branded search terms
- macrofactor
- macrofactor app
- macrofactor macro tracker
MyNetDiary
1 branded search term
- mynetdiary
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