Most comprehensive apps for health tracking and insight

• The webpage is a Reddit thread discussing sleep trackers.
• Users ask for recommendations on the best sleep trackers on the market and if used Oura Ring models are worth buying.
• A user recommends a YouTube channel called The Quantified Scientist, who reviews sleep wearables and compares them to a professional EEG device. The user observes that Fitbit rates the highest with Oura and Garmin being pretty terrible at measuring sleep stages and awake times, while Whoop isn’t that great either. They share their experience using different devices, concluding that the Fitbit Inspire 2 is extremely accurate. They use a combination of the Fitbit Inspire 2 to measure sleep stages and the Oura ring for Readiness score/HRV. During the day, they use Garmin Instinct to record their pulse and connect a Polar OH1 when doing activities.
• Another user comments that an Apple Watch is the best choice for sleep tracking presently and that the Fitbit is lacking. They add that the Whoop 4.0 and Oura Ring 3 with the new beta algorithm are good options but require a subscription to work properly.
• A user points out that accuracy varies depending on different physiologies.
• Another user refers to a scientific study on the accuracy of sleep tracking devices, where the ŌURA ring had a 96% sensitivity to detect sleep, with an agreement of 65%, 51%, and 61% in detecting light sleep (N1 + N2), deep sleep (N3), and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, respectively. The specificity rate in detecting wake was 48%.
• A user with an Oura ring mentions that while they find it useful, the level of accuracy and efficacy isn’t great outside of assessing total sleep time, and the price is another factor they would not buy again for. They bring up the added scum business model, where it requires a monthly fee for a membership that limits the user to the most basic functionality.
• Users talk about the accuracy of various sleep trackers, particularly in measuring sleep quality and heart rate.
• Some users recommend devices like Dreem that are more accurate in sleep phase tracking by measuring brainwaves as an alternative.
• Another user points out the usefulness of measuring heart rate variability and body battery as they correlate with overall health status and can be used as one component of health tracking.
• Users suggest various sleep tracker devices that can provide insight for overall health tracking, including Fitbit, Oura Ring, Garmin, Apple Watch, Muse S, Whoop, and

• This webpage is a Reddit thread discussing the best calorie and macro tracking apps.
• Some users express a desire for an app other than MyFitnessPal.
• Cronometer is a frequently recommended app, with users praising its large food database, custom recipe options, and integration with other health apps like Google Fit and Samsung Health.
  • One user notes that registered dietitians rely on Cronometer.
  • Another user finds the app lacking compared to MyFitnessPal’s database accuracy, especially with manually adding foods.
• Lose It! is also recommended by users, with many citing its scanning capabilities for food labels and customized recipe tracking. Some users say the free version is enough but others pay the premium for extra features.
• MacroFactor is also recommended, although some users take issue with its cost and in-application purchases.
  • Users say it is useful for those with specific weight gain, loss, or recomp goals.
• Other recommendations include My Plate, My Macros+, and Carb Manager.
  • Users praise My Plate’s ease of use and functionality over MyFitnessPal.
  • My Macros+ is mentioned briefly but positively, with little description.
  • Carb Manager is highly recommended by one user, with a large database and customized macro tracking even beyond carbohydrates mentioned.
• Discussion focuses on features like reminders, fasting settings, micronutrient intake display, calorie tracking during exercise, and logging by meals or hours of the day.
• Users also debate the cost of certain apps and their usefulness depending on individual financial situations, as well as the need for peer-reviewed sources and respectful discussion.
• The Reddit post has been up for 1 year, 2 months, has 53 points, and has 28 comments.

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• A reddit user on r/nutrition made a post 3 years ago asking for advice on what health tracking apps to use and whether MyFitnessPal (MFP) was still the best app out there.
• In response, various redditors commented with recommendations for other health tracking apps, such as Chronometer, LoseIt, MyMacros+, Carbon Diet Coach, and Lifesum.
• Redditors discuss pros and cons of using MFP, including its vast repository of barcodes, but also mention bugs, syncing issues, and inaccurate data inputted by users.
• Chronometer is generally recommended by many users for its scientific data sources, streamlined design, and the ability to track micronutrients in addition to macronutrients.
• LoseIt is recommended by some users for its clean interface, easy use, and large and accurate food database, but some users mention syncing issues with Fitbit.
• MyMacros+ is highly recommended for its clean and easy design, low price, and ability to track macros, calories, and daily weight.
• Carbon Diet Coach is recommended for its easy use, accurate food database, and personalized macro goals, but it is also the most expensive option at $10/month.
• Lifesum is recommended for its easy meal logging, personalized meal plans, and goal tracking, but some users mention syncing issues with Fitbit.

• The post is titled “Which is the best fitness app?!”
• It was posted to r/GalaxyWatch 1 year and 8 months ago.
• The post has 9 points.
• The post includes a question from the original poster asking for recommendations on the best fitness (tracking) apps for the gym.
• Some app options suggested are Health, Google Fit, and third-party apps.
• Users recommend different apps based on different features, such as heart rate tracking, tracking food and water intake, tracking weight and body composition, and creating workouts based on equipment.
• Samsung Health is recommended by multiple users.
  • One user tried Google Fit, but went back to Samsung Health after their current speed kept going blank.
• FitIV is recommended by one user for heart rate tracking for exercises besides walking/jogging.
• Fitbod is recommended by one user for creating workouts based on equipment.
• Lifesum is recommended by one user for tracking food and water intake.
• Adidas (Runtastic) Running is recommended by one user for outdoor (walk, run, bike), indoor (treadmill), and weight tracking.
• Adidas Training is recommended by one user for indoor exercises with virtual coach.
• Withing Health Mate is recommended by one user for tracking weight and body composition.
  • To connect Withings Health Mate to Samsung Health, one user suggests going into the Withings app and selecting Samsung Health under the “apps” tab.
  • It is recommended not to select steps, as it may interfere with the watch’s step counter.
• Gear Tracker is recommended by one user for lifting at the gym.
• Fiit is recommended by one user for circuit training and Vitality point rewards.
• Strava is recommended by one user for more sports-oriented workouts.
• Nike Training Club is recommended by one user for workout programs.
• One user has made a video on the best fitness apps for 2022, with recommendations on Google Fit for tracking lifting at the gym, Strava for sports, Nike Training Club for workout programs, and Fitbod for creating workouts.
• The post ends with a user encouraging someone to keep going.

URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/maoic6/fitness_health_appservice_looking_for/

• A Reddit user posted on r/Selfhosted asking for recommendations on self-hosted health and fitness apps/services to track weight, runs, weight lifting, and set simple goals.
• Several Reddit users posted in the comments with suggestions, including:
  • wger for tracking weight lifting, an open source diet and fitness project on GitHub (9 months since the last release), 16 karma
  • Xiaomi bands syncing with GadgetBridge on Android instead of with the cloud, 4 karma
  • exist.io, a closed source option for tracking health data, 2 karma
  • Nomie, an open-source app for tracking data, but it requires manual entry, 2 karma
  • keeping track on paper in a personal notebook to avoid privacy concerns, 0 karma
• Some Reddit users asked the original poster why they wouldn’t use Apple’s solutions since they appear to be invested in the Apple ecosystem. The original poster responded that they prefer open source and self-hosted when possible and that there is no effective way to track weight lifting with Apple’s solutions.
• Other Reddit users suggested apps to enhance Apple’s solutions, such as Healthfit for training data or Workoutdoors for adding Openstreetmaps to the Apple Watch, but these are not self-hosted or open source.
• One Reddit user warned that self-hosting health and fitness data could compromise personal security because it is sensitive data, and devices such as GPS and health tracking wearables transmit location data that could be compromising if not kept secure.
• The original poster commented that they prefer storing their data on a TrueNAS server to avoid privacy and security concerns but have not found a self-hosted solution that meets their needs for fitness tracking.
• The user who suggested wger noted that it is on the “awesome self-hosted” list, but the last release was 9 months ago, so the maintenance of the project is unclear.

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• Reddit thread titled “Anyone know of Exercise / Health tracking apps for people like us?”
• Discussion focused on exercise/health tracking apps specifically for individuals with fibromyalgia
• Multiple recommendations given:
  • Bearable recommended by a user with 3 karma, who likes the ability to change goals and track heart issues and sleep
  • Apple Watch recommended by a user with 1 karma, who likes the automatic tracking and the ability to change goals
  • Fitbit recommended by a user with 1 karma, who likes the inexpensive cost and lack of required monthly payment for the app
  • FitOn recommended by a user with 1 karma, who likes the free yoga and gentle aerobic routines; also recommends searching Yoga With Adrienne on YouTube
  • Inexpensive smartwatch recommended by a user with 1 karma, who tracks weight, step count, and heart rate manually
  • Generalized journal recommended by a user with 1 karma, who recommends tracking symptoms and factors that may affect them
• Apple Watch users with 2 karma call out the device’s ability to auto-detect movement, track heart rate, and show your progress toward goals
• Fitbit user with 1 karma notes that the app has a lot of info available for free, and suggests looking for a used device to save money
• Several users recommend manual tracking or journaling to best capture individual experiences with chronic illness
• Smartwatch user with 2 karma finds generalized tracking standards to be inadequate for those with chronic illness; recommends personalizing tracking to match individual symptoms and circumstances
• Bearable user with 2 karma is happy with the app’s symptom tracking capabilities and its ability to sync with smartwatches to track step and sleep data

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• The webpage provides recommendations on workout tracking apps – FitNotes, Hardy.app, Jefit, Macros, Google Spreadsheet, RepCount, Personal training coach, and Strong Workout Tracker.
• One user specifically recommends the Strong Workout Tracker, calling it an “absolute game changer” and detailing its features like the ability to compare past workouts, add notes, and templates for different exercises.
• Other users corroborate this sentiment and add that customization is a strong suit of the app, as well as the ability to track various metrics like rest time, drop sets, RPE, and graph progress over time.
• A user recommends Hardy.app, highlighting that it has Reddit’s popular weight training routines already added, and allows for creating of personal ones.
• Another user recommends Jefit for workout tracking and recommends Macros for tracking nutrition. Both apps are free for Android users.
• Other users opt for using paper and pen as it helps cut down on phone scrolling in the gym.
• A few users recommend FitNotes, highlighting its easy and simple design without any fuss, and its ability to track a few key metrics.
• One user shares their opinion that for serious and experienced lifters, FitNotes is as good as it gets compared to Strong or other workout logger apps that could be a distraction.
• They note that for beginners and intermediate users, Strong, Jefit, or Hevy could be options as they have a level of guidance and tracking, whereas experienced lifters only need an app that makes it more convenient to note down and overview their performed work.
• They suggest that customization is key with options to create your own exercises or custom muscle groups, and suggests that an app that allow for categorization like “lower back” and “lats” is useful.
• The user also suggests that apps without a lot of instructional videos and pictures of exercises catered toward beginners could be off-putting for experienced lifters who do not need additional guidance.
• Overall the consensus is that using an app, paper, or any tool that helps individuals track and log their workouts is a positive step in meeting their fitness goals.

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