Brolic vs MacroFactor
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Brolic is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.8. Brolic wins on 4 of the 5 scores, MacroFactor on 1.
Lifters who are motivated by seeing where they rank against others
Lifters and dieters who want calorie targets that adjust as they progress
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Brolic | MacroFactor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #1 of 12 | #6 of 12 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Stronger By Science Technologies |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Brolic better than MacroFactor?
Brolic is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.8. Brolic wins on 4 of the 5 scores, MacroFactor on 1.
Which is cheaper, Brolic or MacroFactor?
Brolic: Free, no subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases. MacroFactor: 7-day free trial, then $11.99 a month or $71.99 a year in the App Store. On value for money, Brolic scores higher.
Do Brolic and MacroFactor work on the same devices?
Only MacroFactor runs on Android.
Which is more private, Brolic or MacroFactor?
Brolic scores higher on privacy (8.7/10). Needs an account (Apple, Google or email), stored on Google Firebase. Your lifts, first name and comments are public; email and bodyweight log stay private. No ads or tracking, and no photo or video uploads.
Strengths and weaknesses
Brolic
- Free with no ads, subscription or in-app purchases
- Shows exactly how much you need to pass the next lifter
- Community voting keeps doubtful lifts off the boards
- Needs an account, and your lifts and first name are public
- No AI programs or coaching, and no Android app
Brolic is a quick workout logger with a twist: every lift has a leaderboard, worldwide or narrowed to your country, city or weight class, and it shows exactly how much you need to pass the next lifter. Other lifters vote lifts real or fake, and a lift with more fake votes than real ones drops off the board. It needs an account and its programming tools are lighter than Hevy or Fitbod, but logging is fast and everything is free.
Full Brolic review
MacroFactor
- Targets adjust to your actual metabolism
- Fast logging with verified foods
- Ad-free, with no shaming when you go over
- No free tier after the 7-day trial
- Workout tracking is a separate app
MacroFactor is a macro tracker that coaches instead of scolds. Its algorithm estimates your real energy expenditure from what you log and how your weight moves, then adjusts calorie and macro targets at weekly check-ins, even if you missed them. Logging is quick, with barcode scanning, a verified food database and AI label scanning, and there are no red numbers or warnings when you go over. There's no free tier, but there are no ads either.
Full MacroFactor review
