A long-known fact - walking strengthens health. Scientists have found that the optimal number of steps per day is 10 thousand. The modern pace of life sometimes does not allow you to remember your breakfast, not to mention the distance traveled. A modern online pedometer can easily cope with this task. All that is required of you is to install the desired application on your smartphone.
IOS Step Counting App
Measurement error
The main thing you need to understand is that an online pedometer or an ordinary mechanical one will never give you the exact number of steps you took. The fact is that such devices have a certain algorithm in the program that determines the position of a person in space. No algorithm can guarantee 100% match. Most likely, in the future such high-precision devices will be created that can recognize each step.
However, do not think that a pedometer is a useless device. After all, there is a difference between 4,000 steps and 15,000 steps with an error of a couple of hundred. Therefore, using a pedometer as a control of your activity is a reasonable decision.
Most accurately, the measurement occurs during a quick walk or run. When we are inactive, the device can count the extra steps.
Your device must have a built-in accelerometer, GPS-module or gyroscope. Otherwise, you cannot use the online pedometer.
GPS accuracy
Kinds
There are 3 types of online pedometers, the principle of which is significantly different:
- Working with the built-in smartphone GPS-module.
- Running on the basis of an accelerometer in a smartphone.
- With internal G-sensor (gyroscope).
Instruments using the GPS module receive satellite data. Obviously, this way of working is not able to correctly determine the movement, not to mention the calculation of the steps taken. Specific examples are a treadmill, vertical movement (stairs). A GPS-based application will not be able to count the steps. And there are many doubts about the accuracy of horizontal movement. Therefore, it is strongly recommended not to download such applications.
The good news is that most applications in the Play Market and App Store still work according to the accelerometer or gyroscope. Their accuracy is somewhat different due to different algorithms. Next, we consider the most accurate and convenient programs for counting steps.
Best pedometers on Android
- Noom Walk. A simple and convenient application that counts only the number of steps. Your smartphone or tablet should have a gyroscope. Maybe for whom it will be a drawback that there is no calculation of distance, calories and other needs. But if you need an easy-to-use pedometer - this option is suitable as never before. The advantages include low power consumption, work without the Internet,
- Accupedo This application works like a widget, that is, its icon is displayed on the main screen. You can track the result in real time. It saves battery power. Of the shortcomings, users distinguish excessive sensitivity, but a variety of internal settings completely compensate for this minus.
- Mi Fit. From a series of fitness products of the Xiaomi brand. Here you can collect the results as you use the bracelet and track it through your smartphone. However, having a bracelet is not necessary. Mi Fit is extremely functional. Here you can calculate almost all life activities, including sleep. Of the minuses, one can single out a long and complex synchronization, as well as an interface - it is not completely in Russian.
Mi fit
Best pedometers on iOS
Pedometer applications designed for iPhone have a feature - measurements are read by the M7 coprocessor.
Coprocessor M7
The following are the programs for the iOS system:
- M7- Intuitive controls, intuitive interface, statistics for a selected period of time - nothing more. High precision counting.
- Walker M. The application has great functionality. In addition to the standard function, here you can trace the route, count calories, create a weight and pressure account. In addition, it can distinguish walking from running (however, this can also be adjusted manually - the indicators will be more accurate). There are graphs and charts. Ideal for people who are actively monitoring their health. It is possible to share the results on social networks.
- This program has average functionality compared to the two disassembled above. Work is carried out on the M7 coprocessor, as in the M7-Steps. Their additional: mileage calculation, indication of the maximum and average number of steps, statistics for a certain time period. It is all “packed” in a bright cover and convenient operation.
Interface in Stepz application
Make choices based on your needs. Do not stop at one. Try different pedometers until you find the best option.
