IFTTT vs MacroDroid
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
IFTTT
Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices
MacroDroid
Android automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints
Where they differ
- IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). MacroDroid starts at $1.49 - $10.00 per item in-app; the Pro upgrade is a one-time payment.
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an iOS app.
- MacroDroid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MacroDroid also covers no-code.
At a glance
| IFTTT | MacroDroid | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year) | $1.49 - $10.00 per item in-app; the Pro upgrade is a one-time payment |
| Free plan | 2 Applets with unlimited runs at standard speeds, using published or do-it-yourself Applets, plus the mobile apps. | The free version is ad-supported and lets you create up to 5 macros. The MacroDroid wiki describes it as otherwise fully functional. |
| Free trial | Free trial of Pro offered at sign-up; length not stated on the pages checked | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | IFTTT Inc. | ArloSoft |
| Price read from | ifttt.com | play.google.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
IFTTT
- Personal and smart-home automations with one trigger and one action
- People who prefer switching on ready-made automations to building them
- A low-cost paid plan priced per account rather than per run
MacroDroid
- Android users new to automation who want ready-made macros
- Routines based on location, time, battery level or connectivity
- People who want a one-time upgrade with no subscription
Worth knowing
IFTTT
- The Free plan allows only 2 Applets, and Pro stops at 20.
- Multi-action Applets and Webhooks need Pro; queries, filter code and AI services need Pro+.
- Free Applets run at standard speeds; the fastest speeds are reserved for paid plans.
- IFTTT's terms say it offers no refunds or credits, and subscriptions renew automatically.
MacroDroid
- The free version shows ads and allows only 5 macros.
- MacroDroid runs on Android phones and tablets only; its Wear OS companion app needs the phone app.
- Google Play lists in-app purchases at $1.49 to $10.00 per item and does not state the exact price of the Pro upgrade.
- Some features, such as automating UI interactions, rely on Android's accessibility services, which are optional to enable.
Key features
IFTTT
- Applets
- An Applet links a trigger in one service to an action in another. Published Applets can be switched on as they are, or you can build your own.
- 1,000+ services
- IFTTT lists more than 1,000 services, from apps such as Google Sheets, Slack and Notion to smart-home brands such as Philips Hue, Ring and LIFX.
- Multi-action Applets and Webhooks
- Pro and Pro+ Applets can run several actions from one trigger and can use Webhooks to reach services IFTTT does not list. Neither is part of the Free plan.
- Queries and filter code
- Pro+ adds queries and filter code to Applets and lets you connect more than one account for the same service.
- Chat Create and MCP
- Chat Create builds an automation from a written prompt, and the IFTTT MCP server connects AI tools to your services and automations. AI services inside Applets need Pro+.
- Mobile apps
- The iOS and Android apps create and manage Applets and add device triggers such as location, photos and notifications. Mobile access is included on the Free plan.
MacroDroid
- Triggers
- More than 120 triggers start a macro: location and geofences, battery and app launches, sensors such as shake and proximity, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, notifications and webhooks.
- Actions
- More than 200 actions can be chained in one macro, including adjusting volume, speaking text aloud, sending messages, controlling media, taking screenshots and running Tasker plugins.
- Constraints
- More than 80 constraints limit when a macro runs, by day, time, location or device state: for example, connecting to office Wi-Fi only during working hours.
- Template Store
- A built-in store holds hundreds of ready-made macros shared by the community. One tap installs a template, which can then be adjusted.
- Logic and scripting
- Power users get user-defined variables, dictionaries and arrays, intents, scripting, IF / THEN / ELSE logic, AND/OR conditions and loops.
- AI actions
- Per the MacroDroid wiki, AI actions query language models, summarize and rewrite text and describe images, mostly on the device with Gemini Nano. An AI Assistant helps build macros.
Plans
IFTTT
Free$0
2 Applets with unlimited runs at standard speeds, using published or do-it-yourself Applets, and mobile app access.
Pro$2.99
per month, billed annually ($35.88)
20 Applets at the fastest speeds, multi-action Applets, Webhooks, exclusive triggers and actions, and customer support.
Pro+$8.99
per month, billed annually ($107.88)
Unlimited Applets, AI services, multiple accounts per service, queries and filter code, and prioritized support.
MacroDroid
Free$0
Ad-supported version of the app with up to 5 macros.
Pro$1.49 - $10.00
one-time in-app purchase; the listing gives only this range
Removes all ads and unlocks unlimited macros, with no subscription. The wiki adds cloud backup and uploading your own templates as Pro extras.
Ways to pay less
IFTTT
- Annual discount
Save 40% with yearly billing
IFTTT's plans page shows a 40% saving on Pro and Pro+ when billed yearly: $35.88 a year for Pro and $107.88 a year for Pro+.
MacroDroid
No public discounts listed.
