Table 2.
Comparison of smartphone UI applications of four wearable devices
| Features | Jawbone Up24 | Fitbit Flex | Withings Pulse | Misfit Shine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphone App Name | Up Tracker | Fitbit | Health Mate (Withings) | Misfit |
| User Login | Email or Facebook ID | Email or Facebook ID | ||
| Make ID and Username | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Progress of Activity to Goal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Report | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Step Counting | Bar graph and number | Bar graph | Bar graph and number | Number |
| Distance (km) | Number (distance calculated) | Bar graph (number on bar graph) | Number (distance calculated) | Number (distance calculated) |
| Sleep Tracking | Bar graph and number of average sleep | Sleep log | Sleep bar graph | Sleep log |
| Sleep Detailed | Sound sleep, light sleep, fell asleep, average bed time, uninterrupted sleep, average wake time | Total sleep, restless, awake | In bed, asleep in, awake, woke up, total sleep | Total sleep, deep sleep, sleep |
| Weight Progression | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caloric Analysis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Food Input | Bar code scan, input type of food | Select food from the list | No | No |
| Nutrient Analysis in Detail | Yes (show % nutrient info) | No (only calorie calculation) | No | No |
| Heart Rate Measurement | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heart Rate Log | No | No | Yes | No |
| Watch Function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness Tracking | Show active activity; not specific | Yes (running, weightlifting, others) | No | Yes (swimming and cycling) |
| Fitness Coach | No | No | Yes | No |