Great substitute!
I call this the free app, even though it's not. Comparatively to competing apps it totally is. I used the expensive ww app for a year, and yes I loved it, but I cannot reason budgeting it. This takes a minute to figure out, but once you do it's great! Remember to click "fruits and vegetables" when tracking fruits and veggies to make them 0 points! I also like that it's customizable, so you can decide for yourself if you want to eat your activity points. This is important for me since I'm about to train for another marathon and I HAVE to eat more--and now I don't need to figure out how much more! Also for the activity tracking it actually lets you choose "speeds" so I don't have to decide if I'm doing med or high intensity (apparently everything I run at is high intensity, where it wasn't with ww). I'm very happy with my purchase and am once again going back down to my goal weight since I stopped using ww (again, due to cost).
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Helping
This app does what it says in the tin. A bit American and you pay for some guides but still cheaper than attending a class. Allows those of us doing old programs to keep going/ maintain
I like this app but a few things would make it excellent!
I have used the Weight Watchers app for years but decided to use this instead to save money and because I'd rather do Points Plus. I commend you for coming up with this! It has many great features. Comparing it to the WW app, there are a few things that I miss. I like how the WW app separates breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Also, I purchased the online add on and the restaurant add on. The restaurant add on needs to keep up to date! I went to Applebee's this evening and chose from their lighter fare menu and the entree isn't listed in there. I still have the WW app that will be expiring this week and it is listed in there. That was disappointing since I paid extra for the add on. I also wish that all the food listed in the online add on would give you a choice of how you want to track certain items, like whether you want to use ounces, grams, cups, etc. instead of just saying 1 serving. I like to use grams when I weigh my food. Don't get me wrong though, I do appreciate the app, I just feel that there is room for improvement.
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Great App!
I was motivated to start WW about 6 weeks ago when I found a classic WW starter kit at a garage sale. I logged my points for a few days before wondering if there was an app for that. I found this app, and decided to give it a try. It took me a few days to get used to using the app instead of the points books and log, but now I won't go back. I love the barcode scan, and the ability to store favorites. It's easy to adjust portions to 1/2, 1 1/2, etc. Having the points to spread as I like throughout the week is great, and I'm rewarded points for exercising. I'm able to plan my eating so that I can have a variety of food, including sweets. Keeping accountable has made me think about what and how much I eat. After seeing how many points a portion of a portion has, I'm often satisfied with a smaller amount. I'm not much for attending support group meetings. For me, having this app with me on my phone throughout the day is the reminder I need of my goal and my achievements. The community chat threads also provide support. Overall a great app.
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Excellent
I would definitely recommend this app, it looks great, is easy to use and packed with features.
Only been using it a couple of days but I'm very impressed. Well worth the price. I found the app through a recommendation on Mumsnet.
I have chosen to do "classic" as this is the points system I am familiar with, based on calories and saturated fat.
The food list is great for looking up the basics, I've bought the online directory too and this has been good so far. The barcode reader is amazing - works via the camera on your phone and instantly brings up the product with the points value.
Only been using it a couple of days but I'm very impressed. Well worth the price. I found the app through a recommendation on Mumsnet.
I have chosen to do "classic" as this is the points system I am familiar with, based on calories and saturated fat.
The food list is great for looking up the basics, I've bought the online directory too and this has been good so far. The barcode reader is amazing - works via the camera on your phone and instantly brings up the product with the points value.
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Disappointed
Unfortunately the database is all US foods and the calculator is in imperial rather than metric units. Not very useable in Australia.
Handy but could be more helpful....
Love the idea but no real direction on how to use to its full potential. A user package would be helpful.
Itrackbites
I have been using this app for many years. It complements WW really well. I'm happy that they did convert to the new point system and you still have a choice to use it or not. One draw back is no Canadian content.
dorkydutchgirl
I've followed WW for almost 20 yrs, and through several program overhauls. So thankful to have found this app, that works just like WW online, but allows me to follow an old "classic" WW program, which is the one that always worked best for me! Highly recommending this app as an affordable alternative to the expensive but excellent WW program.
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Very good app!
Please add Canadian restaurants in the "search restaurants" would be very helpful!
