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Arduino Cloud vs FitNotes

Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention; FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • They diverge on capability: Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, FitNotes covers Exercise logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arduino Cloud and FitNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where Arduino Cloud and FitNotes differ
AttributeArduino CloudFitNotes
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboardAndroid
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20052013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Integration services

Only in FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arduino Cloud

  • Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot FitNotes
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot FitNotes
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot FitNotes
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot FitNotes
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot FitNotes

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Nutrition managementnot Arduino Cloud
  • Health monitoringnot Arduino Cloud
  • Fitness coachingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Wellness improvementnot Arduino Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arduino Cloud

  • The free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • Free accounts are limited to 25 compilations a day and 10 trigger notifications a day
  • The Maker plan at $72 a year lifts devices to 25 and retention to 3 months, still for a single user
  • Team pricing jumps to $1,000 a year
  • Two years of data retention and unlimited ingestion require Enterprise

FitNotes

  • Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
  • Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps

Pricing, plan by plan

Arduino Cloud

Free
  • MakerFree
    • 2 devices
    • Basic features
    • Cloud access
  • Maker Plus$7/month
    • Up to 10 devices
    • Advanced features
    • Better storage

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Arduino Cloud review

Choose FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.
FitNotes review

Questions people ask

Is Arduino Cloud or FitNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. Arduino Cloud starts at Free and FitNotes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arduino Cloud or FitNotes?
Arduino Cloud starts at Free and FitNotes at Free.
Does Arduino Cloud or FitNotes run on more platforms?
Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard. FitNotes runs on Android.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Arduino Cloud best used for?
Arduino Cloud is most often used for connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard, over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices, logging sensor data and charting it over time, triggering notifications from device thresholds. Of those, connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard and over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices are not what FitNotes is typically brought in for.
What can Arduino Cloud do that FitNotes cannot?
Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?

FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.

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FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.

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FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

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FitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?

Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.

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