accessible-iOS Re: accessible pedometer app?
- From: Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: accessible-ios@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 19:57:34 -0400
I was hoping for one that uses gps to more accurately measure distances
traveled. I have an iPhone, so I may as well make use of the gps to error-check
the stride length estimate. I don't mind paying for an app, but I want to know
that it will do what I need before I do.
On Sep 7, 2013, at 7:27 PM, Donna <mermaid7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have NEVER seen a "true" pedometer app NOT use stride info to measure
> distance.
>
> Before I lost my sight I owned 3 different brands of pedometers that I
> clipped to my waistband and all 3 required a stride measurement.
>
> How else would a pedometer be able to properly calculate walking distance
> without a stride measurement???
>
> All pedometer calculations are estimates. Like you stated depending on your
> walking pace, your stride length will vary.
>
> Donna
>
> On Sep 7, 2013, at 6:59 PM, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, I'll give it a try. I don't really trust step-measuring apps or
>> devices, because my steps vary significantly in length. In fact, a different
>> app I tried today was off by about half a mile after a four and a half mile
>> walk.
>> On Sep 7, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Donna <mermaid7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Here is a link to a pedometer app that I use. It displays time and distance
>>> travelled. The app can bee used with the phone in locked mode. You can
>>> listen to music while using the app.
>>>
>>> The app has 5 unlabeled buttons across the bottom. They are as follows in
>>> this order; share on facebook, share on twitter, contact email support,
>>> playlist, settings. I haven't tried to label the buttons because their
>>> order is easy to remember. Also don't panic, the app can be used with
>>> metric and unit measurements. This can be changed within settings.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-pedometer/id607706622?mt=8
>>>
>>> Donna
>>>> try iTreadmill
>>>> On Sep 6, 2013, at 5:22 PM, Alex Hall wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> To track my guide dog's exercise to see why he's not losing the weight he
>>>>> should, I need to see how long each of our walks is. I'm not counting
>>>>> indoor travel, and I know where I am so don't need a full gps guidance
>>>>> app. I just want something that I can start, then have it run, preferably
>>>>> while my phone is locked, and will tell me how far I went when I stop it.
>>>>> Obviously, I need it to be accessible, and the simpler the better. Does
>>>>> anyone have any suggestions, or at least apps to avoid? I'll check
>>>>> www.applevis.com, of course, but I wanted to get your thoughts as well.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Have a great day,
>>>>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
>>>>> mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>> Have a great day,
>> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
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>>
>>
Have a great day,
Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx
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