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FitNotes vs LIFX

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LIFX logo

LIFX

Software

WiFi-enabled smart lights with no hub required

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; LIFX the Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, LIFX covers No Hub Required.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and LIFX actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and LIFX differ
AttributeFitNotesLIFX
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidIOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Founded20132012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 FitNotes

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

Only in LIFX

  • No Hub Required
  • 16 Million Colors
  • WiFi Direct
  • High Brightness
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot LIFX
  • Nutrition managementnot LIFX
  • Health monitoringnot LIFX
  • Fitness coachingnot LIFX
  • Wellness improvementnot LIFX

LIFX

  • Ambient lightingnot FitNotes
  • Gaming setupnot FitNotes
  • Photography lightingnot FitNotes
  • Smart homenot FitNotes

Where each one falls short

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

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

LIFX

  • The Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

LIFX

On request
  • LIFX Bulb$40/month
    • 16M colors
    • WiFi direct
    • No hub required

Which should you pick?

Choose FitNotes if

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

Choose LIFX if

  • You need no hub required.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want 16 million colors.
LIFX review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or LIFX better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and LIFX at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or LIFX?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and On request for LIFX.
Does FitNotes or LIFX run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. LIFX runs on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LIFX starts at On request.
What is FitNotes best used for?
FitNotes is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what LIFX is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that LIFX cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. LIFX covers No Hub Required, 16 Million Colors, WiFi Direct, High Brightness. Both handle Android support.

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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