GoWear Fit vs FitBit

[dr.mel_PT]

Ok I really am looking into getting 1 of these, hoping that it will help me drop these last 10 pounds. The GoWear Fit sounds great but it's a bit pricey and I'm not willing to pay a monthly fee for the subscription (from what I understand, it's useless without this; is that true?). The FitBit is more in my price range and you don't need a subscription to use it. I tried searching for comparisons online but am coming up empty.

What are the differences between the 2? I know a lot of you have the GWF but does anyone have the FitBit? And is it true that you need the monthly subscription to use GWF?

 

[babindy]

I have a GWF (go Wear Fit) and I love it. However you are correct in that you need the subscription to use it. (It can hold about 14 days of data). That bothers me as well. So I'm on the waiting list for the fitbit.

The fitbit is not immediately available for new orders. It just starting shipping to those that pre-ordered initially (a year ago?). They had some glitches they are working out (didn't seem that major). I've not seen any updated ship dates for those who ordered recently (I ordered over a month ago and have received no notifications.)

So if you can wait - you might want to watch the reviews on the fitbit. There are some comparisons on their site forums if you want to search there.

If you're antsy and want (in my opinion) the 'top of the line' you can try the GWF. FYI - I ordered mine from Amazon and got 6 free months of subscription included in the cost. I have the display and love it. I do wish they included an extra armband.

 

[Sheila S]

I posted a link to this published review of the FitBit on another thread.
My take was that it's interesting but not quite ready to do what I would want.

Sheila