Activity App - Data Accuracy Review (Compared with RunKeeper)

[vkapi5]

Hi,

Writing this post for all Watch users who probably like me looking for a Good Fitness Tracker.

I got a chance to go for an Outdoor walk with Watch and thought of comparing the data with Application I use all the time "Runkeeper" to record my runs and walks.

Here is a detailed comparison with snapshots

Activity Type : Outdoor Walk
Devices : Watch with Native Activity App and iPhone with Runkeeper App

I must say I am pretty happy with the accuracy of data recorded on watch. Yes, I carried my iPhone (Strapped on Arm) but it is anyways recommended to carry iPhone with you for at least for initial activities. Once my watch learn my strives I will surely post updates with similar data without iPhone as well. For now here is the side by side comparison of data recorded.

PS: The timings are bit different in both because I forgot to Pause my Runkeeper app at one signal where I had to stop for some seconds.

Total Calories : Difference of 33 and since Watch is using Heart Rate to calculate that, I am considering that to be more accurate.
Distance : Difference of 0.06 miles. Hoping this difference would lower down with time.
Average Pace: Almost Similar

Please share similar data if any one of you already tried comparing it with your best running app or planning to do so.

 

[mr.anthonyramos]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[lakekj]

Nice. I figure that 315 ft give or take between the 2 apps is close enough. Then again I work for the government #

 

[shandyman]

From what I understand, it takes a few days for the Watch to calibrate to you, in regards to pace, etc, and that it relies on the iPhone in that period. If you're running a health app on the iPhone that uses GPS at the same time, will that not have a knock on effect on the Watch's results, or vice versa?