Mine just shows a short line between my sofa and the fridge.

Google Keep? You mean, Google Fit, right?

It's still not a very good comparison. Netflix etc. can be better compared with similar services like Spotify, Amazon Instant Video, Google's streaming services etc. Basically services where not only are the infrastucture and development costs greater, but there are significant content and licensing costs too.

A lot of the SaaS fitness services etc. are arguably rather overpriced.

Besides, there are alternative models - such as paying for certain features, for upgrades, etc.

Anyway, consumer reticence regarding SaaS pricing models is very understandable, regardless of the viability of alternative models.

Irrespective of the company, a SaaS that is maintained and improved has ongoing costs. A one time purchase is not a viable business model to allow for continual development.

It's completely different. Netflix have to maintain massive infrastructure, but more importantly, they regularly pay for content, and create their own content.

SaaS for basic apps and software generally is a far more expensive model for the consumer than the traditional model of paying once for software, and then again if you want to upgrade to a newer version.

It makes sense for the companies adopting those models, but arguably it often isn't justified (in that, it's staggeringly more profitable - and the cost for just one year of use can be far greater than one would ever spend on the application).

3.33 eu now :disappointed:

Best app on my phone have tried them all .Prefer Googles Tracks soon to be dropped but on 5.1 rom screen blanks out at times but is ok on KitKat rom.

Heat for me, great price at £0.10p I use Map my Ride+ which I believe incorporates all as it has the walk too. Not sure if the walk version has the Ride version though?

The app is not too intrusive, doesn't ask you too often to join the monthly premium fitness trainer, but I also know people that do use the fitness trainer. The sync with device and web app is great in my opinion. Get off my bike and BAM there is my ride on the internet for evaluating and sharing.

That's EXACTLY what I'm getting at....

Moosery2 said that they don't like SaaS, and would rather just buy the app once.

My point is that companies such as this, and Netflix can't sustain themselves on a one off purchase, as there are recurring monthly costs. Hence the free app (possibly a free trial) and a paid monthly subscription!

Not to speak for him, but I'm pretty sure that was his point.

It needs a lot of permissions for a fitness app , but , I guess that applies to a lot of apps now.
This app has access to:
In-app purchases

Identity
find accounts on the device

Contacts
find accounts on the device
read your contacts

Location
precise location (GPS and network-based)
access extra location provider commands
approximate location (network-based)

Phone
read phone status and identity

Photos/Media/Files
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
read the contents of your USB storage

Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
read the contents of your USB storage

Camera
take pictures and videos

Microphone
record audio

Wi-Fi connection information
view Wi-Fi connections

Device ID & call information
read phone status and identity

Other
receive data from Internet
access Bluetooth settings
pair with Bluetooth devices
read Google service configuration
prevent device from sleeping
view network connections
change your audio settings
modify system settings
full network access

Would you expect Netflix just to let you buy their app once and that's it?

There are ongoing development and server costs that can't be covered by a single purchase fee.

heat added, cheers op

​Yes, I did. Ta.

cold - it's going to be hassling you to subscribe at "5.99USD" a month I'm sure, they all do this, I hate SaaS (software as a service) when it's implemented purely to make a profit. Just sell me a fitness app, as a one time payment, don't be greedy!

Hi! Please excuse my ignorance, but if it does all this,

"Map My Walk+ – GPS Walking, Jogging, Running... "

Why would I then buy 'Map my run'? Basically, what's the difference? Thanks in advance.

Nice one. Have downloaded.

A good app, been using the free one for yonks, bought.

Cheers OP :smiley:

I used the free version and is quite good and this paid version adds nothing new apart from removing the ads and that alone for 10p is worth it. Had no issues with the tracking with GPS (also auto turns GPS on and off when you start and finish using the app) even with slow walks it tracks very good. Well worth the 10p even if you only uses it now and again.

good find - hot

Google Keep? You mean, Google Fit, right?

Cold. There are numerous apps that do this in the store for free! Strava and Google Fit for example!

Perfect to go with the "Water Drink Reminder Pro" for 10p too

A great app to keep children safe!

Mine just shows a short line between my sofa and the fridge.