I recently downloaded the Moves app and would like to know others’ experiences. Has anyone encountered issues like bugs, crashes, or data inaccuracies? Looking for an honest review before investing more time in it.
So, Moves app, huh? Alright, I gave it a shot a while back. It’s… fine? Like it’s not terrible, but it’s not flawless either. It tracks your steps, walking, running, and cycling pretty decently when it’s not having a mood. But here’s the thing—don’t expect it to be 100% accurate. I noticed that sometimes it would mysteriously add steps when I hadn’t moved or just forget about a chunk of my day. One time, it told me I teleported across town (yo, Moves, I wish).
Crashes? Yeah, once or twice. Nothing deal-breaking but still kinda obnoxious. Oh, and it’s a battery hog. Like, seriously, this thing loves to feast on your phone’s life—so if you’re not glued to a charger, good luck.
Updates-wise, haven’t seen much action in ages. Feels like the devs left it to fend for itself. Bugs won’t kill you, but they’re annoying enough to have you debating if opening a notepad and counting your steps manually would be less hassle.
Honestly, if you’re just dabbling to see how active you are, it’s OK. But investing more time or relying on it for actual fitness goals? Nah, better options out there. Keep your expectations… grounded. Alternate suggestion? Check out Fitbit (if you wanna spend money) or even Google Fit. Trust me, fewer headaches. Or just wear an old-school pedometer and call it a day.
Moves app, huh? Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. I used it a year or so ago, and while it does a decent job tracking general activity—walking, running, cycling—it’s nowhere near perfect. The accuracy can be… questionable. There were times it missed half a day’s movements or counted steps for, I’m guessing, when my phone was jostling in my bag. And yeah, the teleportation thing? Happens. Once, it said I walked 5 miles during a 20-minute drive. I mean, I wish I was that fast.
Also, @viajeroceleste nailed it—battery drain is brutal. If you’ve got an older phone or you’re using other apps that eat through power, expect to be charging constantly. That alone made me drop it pretty quickly.
One thing I’ll add, the updates do seem pretty sparse, like the devs checked out. That might explain the bugs sticking around longer than they should. It’s not unusable, but it’s kind of like using a calculator with sticky buttons—it’ll get the job done, but it’s frustrating enough that you’ll look for alternatives.
If you’re just dipping your toes in activity tracking and the app’s free, sure, try it out for fun. But if you’re serious about metrics or need something more reliable for fitness goals, you’ve got better choices. Google Fit is… okay-ish if you want basics, or spring for a wearable like Fitbit or Garmin if you really wanna go all in. I wouldn’t really invest time into this app; it’s like keeping a car running that breaks down every few trips. Sure, it’s cheap, but at what cost?