MacroFactor vs Runna
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
MacroFactor is the better app overall, scoring 8.8 to 8.5. MacroFactor wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Runna on 0, with 1 tied.
Lifters and dieters who want calorie targets that adjust as they progress
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
Score by score
The details
| Feature | MacroFactor | Runna |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #6 of 12 | #8 of 12 |
| Developer | Stronger By Science Technologies | Strava |
| Pricing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Usable for free | No | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is MacroFactor better than Runna?
MacroFactor is the better app overall, scoring 8.8 to 8.5. MacroFactor wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Runna on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, MacroFactor or Runna?
MacroFactor: 7-day free trial, then $11.99 a month or $71.99 a year in the App Store. Runna: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year. On value for money, MacroFactor scores higher.
Do MacroFactor and Runna work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, MacroFactor or Runna?
MacroFactor scores higher on privacy (8.2/10). App Store label: health and fitness, purchases, contact info, your logs, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you. No tracking. Google Play lists no data shared with third parties.
Strengths and weaknesses
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
Runna
- Plans built around your race date and schedule
- Workouts sync to popular watches
- Plans adapt as your fitness changes
- $119.99 a year is steep
- No free tier after the trial
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Runna builds a training plan around your race, your schedule and your current fitness, then adjusts it as you log runs. Workouts sync to an Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS or Fitbit, and plans cover everything from a first 5K to an ultramarathon. Coaches design the plans, and a 2026 partnership with Loughborough University is reviewing how they handle load and recovery. It's priced like a coach rather than an app, so casual joggers can skip it.
Full Runna review
