Steps Apps? Anybody On Here Use Them?

[piggynose]

As i do a lot of walking, im thinking about downloading one for my phone.
The question is, how do you use the app? Do you have to attach your phone to your upper arm just like runners do?
Thanks in advance

[Buenchico]

Your phone uses the accelerometer built into it to detect the motion of your body. (You can keep the phone in your pocket).
https://www.quora.com/How-does-an-app-on-my-phone-know-how-many-steps-Ive-taken-today

Before using any form of step counter though, you might find this worth reading:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/03/watch-your-step-why-the-10000-daily-goal-is-built-on-bad-science

You might find this app more useful. (It constantly gets good reviews):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapmywalk.android2&hl=en_GB

[piggynose]

Thanx Chris

[ducksie]

I use the Samsung Health app, don't need a Samsung phone, I've an Huawei, Pacer is the app I use and find it excellent, it tracks my routes, my steps, calorie count, terrain and I carry it in my pocket, handbag or wherever is handy, you don't need to strap it to your atm like runners, been using mine since May just gone there and while I have tried others, Pacer is my fave