# Macro & Metric

> An independent, one-person review desk that tests nutrition, calorie, and macro
> tracking apps with real meals over real weeks. Written by Dana Reyes, an independent
> writer who tests health & productivity apps (not a registered dietitian). Reviews are
> hands-on and honest, with explicit "Best for" and "Not for" calls for every app.

## About
- Site: https://macroandmetric.com
- Author: Dana Reyes — independent app reviewer (no clinical credentials claimed)
- Method: real-meal testing across photo/AI, manual search, and barcode logging; free tier first; friction over feature lists; accuracy described qualitatively (no fabricated benchmarks).

## Key pages
- Home: https://macroandmetric.com/
- All reviews: https://macroandmetric.com/blog/
- Methodology & disclaimer: https://macroandmetric.com/about/

## Cornerstone reviews
- Best nutrition tracker apps (2026): https://macroandmetric.com/blog/best-nutrition-tracker-apps-2026/

## Editorial stance
- Independent ratings; affiliate links never change rankings.
- Honest balance: each app gets a real best-use and a real weakness, so recommendations stay credible.
- Not medical advice. People tracking for a medical condition should work with a registered dietitian.