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Pedometer Apps for Android



We all know that Nexus 5, Galaxy S4 and other newer android phones have a built-in pedometer sensor. Using it with the right apps will displace the fitness bands like fitbit. Android 4.4 has added support for two new composite sensors -- step detector and step counter. These sensors let your app track steps when the user is walking, running, or climbing stairs. These new sensors are implemented in hardware for low power consumption. So here are the pedometer apps to help your track your activities.
Moves 

 It is one of the well designed apps on the PlayStore. It tracks your daily walking, running, cycling and distance covered in a vehicle. It uses the collected data to show you what paths you took by showing routes in a map. You have to turn on GPS to use this app correctly.

 

Warning : Doesn't work with Samsung Galaxy Note 2

 Play Link :
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protogeo.moves)

Runtastic Pedometer

 Though Moves boasts one of the most beautiful UI design, many users have complained that it drained the battery. So Runtastic would be a better alternative for most of the users.  It can record all your steps and you can also share your activity to your friends in Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. 

 You can also manage all your data from Runtastic.com. Users can also save body data: weight and height for an accurate calorie count.

 Play Link :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runtastic.android.pedometer.lite


Pedometer

 It is a simple pedometer app which uses the hardware step detector sensor of the Nexus 5 for minimal battery impact. Unlike Moves or Runtastic, it really only does count your steps, and therefore does not need to turn on GPS or anything.
 

 It also features Google Play Games Achievements to keep you motivated.
Pedometer is currently in Beta so you need to join it's developer's Google+ community to access it: https://plus.google.com/communities/105937043250929950642

Then opt-in for beta from here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/de.j4velin.pedometer

 Select Become a Tester and then Click on Download from Playstore to go to its playstore page.


Activity Feature in Google Now

Alternatively you can use activity summary card in the Google Now and get the counted steps. The magic wand in the middle (between the reminder finger and the three dots menu) lets you configure what shows up in Google Now.
 

  It will ask you "How do you usually get around?" Use your preferred activity.
 If you go into "Everything else" and say Yes to "Continue to get activity summary"  it should start reporting it for you. 
Which is your favourite pedometer app? Did i miss any good pedometer apps in this post? Let me know in the comments below.


Stay High on Android. Peace!!!

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