Fitbit vs. Other Fitness Trackers

[nikkisharif]

Hey iMore!!

For those of you that have a Fitbit or are thinking of getting one in the near future, what makes the Fitbit stand out over other trackers? Is it price point, design, interface, etc? Talk to me.....

 

[Just_Me_D]

I'm actually considering buying a fitbit just to test out when I start back running again within the next week or two. I like the design, price and weight of the fitbit products, but I haven't played with the UI yet. That could end up being the deal breaker.

 

[John Yester]

I wear a fitbit charge HR on right wrist and Apple Watch on left wrist.

I love wearing the fitbit as it gives me quick access to info, and i still keep it on when I don't have Apple watch on other wrist and I am wearing one of my other watches.

 

[robertk328]

I wear a fitbit charge HR on right wrist and Apple Watch on left wrist.

I love wearing the fitbit as it gives me quick access to info, and i still keep it on when I don't have Apple watch on other wrist and I am wearing one of my other watches.

I tried that and couldn't get used to both devices. But that was with Pebble and Fitbit. Eventually ditched the Pebble and just wore the Fitbit. Then got the Charge HR to get the time/clock. Then Apple Watch.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I tried that and couldn't get used to both devices. But that was with Pebble and Fitbit. Eventually ditched the Pebble and just wore the Fitbit. Then got the Charge HR to get the time/clock. Then Apple Watch.

Have your worn your Fitbit Charge HR since purchasing the Watch?

 

[robertk328]

Have your worn your Fitbit Charge HR since purchasing the Watch?

Gave it to my daughter

 

[mumfoau]

I'm actually considering buying a fitbit just to test out when I start back running again within the next week or two. I like the design, price and weight of the fitbit products, but I haven't played with the UI yet. That could end up being the deal breaker.

Funny thing is that, to me, Fitbit doesn't have a UI. Ha I've not used the Charge HR but I have a Charge and the UI is in the app. They have a new one that just came out that REALLY looks the part of a smart watch more than anything they've released before it. I am currently considering an Apple Watch as a wear all the time do everything kind of device but I'm not sure I trust it for showering Etc.

 

[MooMooPrincess]

Whats so good about them?

 

[Rob Phillips]

Whats so good about them?

They're cheaper than an Apple Watch
Their batteries last for days, or even weeks
They're more targeted toward fitness so if you don't need all of the functionality of an Apple Watch but want fitness monitoring they're very attractive

 

[Just_Me_D]

Funny thing is that, to me, Fitbit doesn't have a UI. Ha I've not used the Charge HR but I have a Charge and the UI is in the app. They have a new one that just came out that REALLY looks the part of a smart watch more than anything they've released before it. I am currently considering an Apple Watch as a wear all the time do everything kind of device but I'm not sure I trust it for showering Etc.

My Watch is a "wear all the time, do everything" device........I'm considering the Fitbit out of curiosity. In no way, shape or form will it be a replacement for my Watch. No way!

 

[mumfoau]

My Watch is a "wear all the time, do everything" device........I'm considering the Fitbit out of curiosity. In no way, shape or form will it be a replacement for my Watch. No way!

I'm so very intrigued by the watch! When I get back to home base I'm seriously considering selling my iPad Air 2 on Swappa and buying a grey Apple Watch Sport!

 

[robertk328]

My Watch is a "wear all the time, do everything" device........I'm considering the Fitbit out of curiosity. In no way, shape or form will it be a replacement for my Watch. No way!

If you know others using them, the social aspect is unmatched on Apple Watch. Good for keeping up with your goals

Edit: meaning the Apple Watch doesn't match the social aspects of the Fitbit app/network.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I'm so very intrigued by the watch! When I get back to home base I'm seriously considering selling my iPad Air 2 on Swappa and buying a grey Apple Watch Sport!

Dude, go for it. I doubt you'll regret it...

 

[robertk328]

Dude, go for it. I doubt you'll regret it...

Love my watch but wait until 3/21 and see what happens. May get an updated version and/or possible discounts on current.

 

[Rob Phillips]

If you know others using them, the social aspect is unmatched on Apple Watch. Good for keeping up with your goals

One huge advantage of Fitbit is the social aspect of fitness. They do a great job with it. It's great that my Apple Watch rewards me for standing or walking but wouldn't it be so much more powerful if I could challenge my friends? Or compare results? I would be so much more motivated. Rene and Serenity recently talked about this exact topic on the iMore Show.

 

[robertk328]

One huge advantage of Fitbit is the social aspect of fitness. They do a great job with it. It's great that my Apple Watch rewards me for standing or walking but wouldn't it be so much more powerful if I could challenge my friends? Or compare results? I would be so much more motivated. Rene and Serenity recently talked about this exact topic on the iMore Show.

I may have been unclear and edited my post above.

I meant the Apple Watch doesn't match the social aspects of the Fitbit app/network for the reasons you mention. The rings are nice but the rest of the badges, challenges with friends, etc on Fitbit make it a better choice. At least for now. I am sure Apple could come up with something cool/similar for Apple Watch.

 

[mumfoau]

Does anyone have experience using the iPhone Motion data with the Fitbit app via MobileTrack for an extended period of time?

 

[mumfoau]

Since getting my Apple Watch a few days ago, I'll be returning the Charge HR that I bought last Friday and my Charge will be worn at night only to serve as my silent alarm. The watch has quickly become the fitness buddy that I didn't know I wanted.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Since getting my Apple Watch a few days ago, I'll be returning the Charge HR that I bought last Friday and my Charge will be worn at night only to serve as my silent alarm. The watch has quickly become the fitness buddy that I didn't know I wanted.

I knew you'd like the Watch....

 

[mumfoau]

I knew you'd like the Watch....

Love this thing! The goals with feedback really do it for me. Fitbit didn't have that. All of the other features are just icing on the cake!