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4/12/13 7:29 P

I also had the app before being charged for it, but something happened to the app in my phone and I had to delete it and try to load again after nearly a year and they wanted me to pay for it this time. I tried to pay for it but can not set up an account with goggle to get it. so I do not have it on my phone any more.

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4/11/13 7:02 A

good luck the the team leader, you can do this. I downloaded the app to both my cell and tablet (both androids) before they charged and have to say i love it.

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4/9/13 3:01 P

I don't have an iPhone or iPad, or any tablet or smartphone, so all my sparking and fitbitting is done on my work computer or home laptop. :)

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2/6/13 8:20 P

To WALSHNL

Please stop by the Team that talks especially about this app (in my signature). I try and share an app of the day...hopefully a fee one and

There is a forum where you can request improvements on the SP iPhone application

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2/6/13 7:31 P

I love the iPhone app! It's only $3.99 and I think it's well worth it. It has helped me get into the habit of tracking my food. It's a lot easier than trying to get onto the computer throughout the day to track food, fitness and water. I always have my phone with me so it's super convenient. I used to log into SP through the phone internet but the app is hassle free.

I recommend it

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2/6/13 8:40 A

Yes, it does all that on the iPod too. And it has the mic funtion so I don't even have to type( unless I'm eating something it doesn't recognize). Pam

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2/6/13 7:48 A

The android (and most likely, the ios) app does allow you to track your water. It also has a working barcode scanner and the ability to spin the wheel. You can also read articles for information (and points). You can easily track food, exercise and your weigh-ins. To me, you get a lot of functionality for the price of a large latte.

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2/5/13 10:59 P

I've been alternating between the SP app and MyFitnessPal recently--part of the problem was that I needed a working barccode scanner (I haven't upgraded past the free old app) for travel adds. I prefer the community here, however, and I'm fairly split between which app I want more. It's probably going to come down to which app is less demanding on my ancient!phone (leave the house with 100% charge! Arrive at work two hours later with NOTHING).

SP has the food planner, which I love to use for inspiration for meals, but there's no caloric adjustment--important since I have a rather small setzone and need to make sure I don't backslide into bad (not)eating habits.

And of course, I have my Fitbit.

I could reverse the syncing order--have SP sync to FB instead of MFP--but MFP's sync doesn't list multiple instances of one food as an error...

It's a mess sometimes. LOL

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2/5/13 4:37 P

I have an android and the SP app but I didn't pay anything for it.
Does SP now charge to get an app?!?!
I only use the app to track my food when traveling. I don't find it useful for anything else. It would be especially useful to track my water intake and spin when I'm away but I just miss those days.
But really! you have to pay for the app now?!?

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1/29/13 10:01 A

So true, the community-support that SP offers is beyond comparison to any other site!



Edited by: ROCKMAN6797 at: 1/29/2013 (10:02)

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1/29/13 8:16 A

I use Sparkpeople iphone and ipad apps. I tried MyFitnessPal but I don't find it keeps as much detail as Sparkpeople. Also there is no sense of community there as much as there is in Spark so I am back here.

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1/29/13 12:20 A

Hello & Welcome on being a Leader!
I use the iPad app & the Android app as well.

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1/28/13 9:41 P

I downloaded the SP app before they started charging for it. That being said I use it when I am away from a computer mainly for logging food. I use to use the FB app but now that SP syncs with FB I don't use it as much.
Good luck with motivating your team!

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1/28/13 9:07 P

I've just purchased the SP app for my android tablet so I don't have a lot of experience with it yet. If I can track food on it and maybe a couple of other things it will be worth it so I can use it on the go. I also have the MyFitnessPal app and still use it sometimes too. But I like SP better overall. Good luck with the team!

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1/28/13 8:00 P

just a one time charge

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1/28/13 7:58 P

$3.99 one time fee. Pam

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1/28/13 7:44 P

i haven't checked into the app yet.. just got my iphone5... is this fee 3.00 ,onth?? or one time fee??

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1/28/13 7:41 P

I will also put in a thumbs up for the app. I think it's well worth the money they charge. In addItIon to what has already been mentIoned, you can also read dIfferent sparkpeople articles from within the app.

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1/28/13 6:22 P

I got an iPod 5 for christmas and bought the sparkpeople app. It was $3.99 and I love it. I track all my food, and can use the microphone to search for food or scan the bar codes. You can also add fitness, water and spin the wheel. There's also a nice calorie differencial report. You can't get the friend feed or message boards, but if you are tracking food, it is way easier ( in my opinion) than using the computer.For me well worth the small fee. Also have the fitbit app on it and love that as well. Hope this helps, pam

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1/28/13 6:06 P

Did you check the information on the page for it

www.sparkpeople.com/mobile-apps.asp

I did some checking with two friends who use it and they find the app only good for like, mentioned logging food and exercise. They also have a FB app which does about the same thing but they keep it to make sure their FB"S are syncing well thrrough the day

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1/28/13 5:28 P

Well any tips would be appreciated. I did notice the ipad app doesn't have a scanner, but I can use my iphone app anyway.

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1/28/13 5:27 P

I got the app before they started charging for it, and use it constantly.

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1/28/13 5:18 P

I use the app, but it is really only good for tracking food and fitness. It doesn't (yet) allow you to friend feed or do any messaging. I believe it is free...

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1/28/13 5:11 P

I guess I'm cheap. I have yet to buy an app and since SP charges........

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1/28/13 5:01 P

good luck with getting an inactive team going.

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1/28/13 4:55 P

Hi everyone,

I just inherited a team that has an inactive leader. Not sure quite what I'm getting into, but just curious, how many fitbiter's use the sparkpeople iphone/ipad app?

I've used it off and on. Now that I'm a team leader, I guess I'll be using it daily. Previously, I would alternate between MyFitnessPal.

Any comments?

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