Flickr Find: A polished weight tracking app
Having been a connoisseur of fine design since the first Mac hit the streets in '84, I'm always attracted to apps that have that certain polish that is associated with Apple products. That's why I was impressed when I went out and looked at the Flickr pool for Weightbot, an upcoming iPhone app that does one simple thing elegantly -- it tracks your weight.Designer Mark Jardine and developer Paul Haddad expect Weightbot to be released in the next couple of weeks, and it's an app I'd consider buying just for the looks! From the bathroom scale-like Weightbot mascot (at right) to the custom controls for entering your weight, it's apparent that Mark spent some time thinking about the look and user interface of the app, and that Paul was able to implement Mark's vision.
The custom date scroller is especially attractive and functional, making it easy to see at a glance when you entered your weight as you flick through the days. I look forward to seeing Weightbot and future iPhone apps from this team at Tapbots.
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Is there any osx app that does something similar to this? I've been looking for a way to track my weight but alas I don't have an iPhone. :(
October 09 2008 at 6:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's not an OSX app exactly, but you can use http://zealog.com and just do a web clip. They also have an iPhone web app, too.
October 10 2008 at 1:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySteven, you may also like to take a look at True Weight.. http://www.madeupsoftware.com
October 09 2008 at 3:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis app sucks. I stood on my iPhone to take my current weight, and the screen cracked. NEGATIVE FIVE STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
October 09 2008 at 11:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyFor the right price, I'll pick this up.
October 09 2008 at 10:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywell, i was about to diss on this (like: you can do exactly the same thing with a text file) but i have to admit the gui is really nice. if the price is honest (i'd say
October 09 2008 at 10:30 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyVery elegant, and the graphs (on the Flickr page) look promising. The weight tracking app I've been using - the free "WeightTrack" - is excellent, as well, though not terribly gorgeous, and with weaker graphs. It does have full daily tracking, daily metrics, ability to track progress toward goal weight, BMI (pretty inaccurate, actually, for most people), and the ability to synchronize with "This City is Going on a Diet" website, which is sponsored by Oklahoma City was a way to help residents to lose weight. You can make your entries via the site, as well, which anyone can join - you don't have to be a resident. Both the Oklahoma program and the iPhone app are free, so that's a plus.
Weight tracking can be really helpful if you're dieting. I've lost 20 pounds since I started using the iPhone to track. As I noted in my flickr comment, the odd thing about the photos of Weightbot is that the number they show is exactly what I weighed this morning.
I'll admit, I have a jailbroken iTouch and use a good handful of overpriced cracked apps. and normally i would wait for a cracked version of this. but i gotta say, the design is simply stunning. I can't wait till it comes out. This will be one of my few paid apps. the dev's really deserve it.
October 09 2008 at 9:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGiven that most people's weight will fluctuate over the course of a day, I'm not sure how useful tracking daily weight is. Weekly might be more meaningful for those trying to shed the pounds. Great UI though.
October 09 2008 at 9:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWow, impressive graphics and looks useful. Looking forward to the release!
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