Originally Posted by
blacknbluebikes
I think they're interesting for about 3 weeks. Then? "Meh."
Motion-X is now making an app called "24/7" - counts your steps, tries to divine your sleep patterns (iffy), optimal napping, etc.
Only uses the iPhn internal motion sensors, no peripheral to wear. Under $10
As good as Fitbit? probably not. Just as useful? very probably.
These things are generally telling you things you already know on any given day. Good to focus on, undoubtedly, but interest wanes after a while.
Motion X 24/7 is currently on sale for $.99 in the iOS app store for anyone interested. Probably only worthwhile if you have a iPhone 5s due to the passive activity tracking capability it has.
I haven't tried a fitbit, but my wife and I got Jawbone UP 24s as gifts recently. They are interesting, and will be creating a interesting competitive element in our household. We will see how long we remain intesting.
I don't know about fitbit, but Jawbone seems to integrate with apps like Strava and MapYourFitness so you can capture your cycling activity. I will try it out this week to see how it works.