Seven apps that take advantage of the M7 motion coprocessor in the iPhone 5s
The iPhone 5s is the first iOS device to include the new M7 motion co-processor. The chip gathers motion data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass and translates that information into body motion. There are a small, but growing number of fitness apps that use the M7 to track your daily steps. Some are polished fitness trackers and some are basic pedometers, but all of them will give you a peek into the type of information that is being monitored by the M7.
MotionX-24/7: Sleep Cycle, Snore, Heart Rate, Activity Tracker [iPhone; $0.99]
MotionX-24/7 is an activity tracker and sleep monitor for the iPhone. It allows you yo analyze your sleep cycle, monitor your workouts and track your weight. A smart alarm feature will track your sleep cycle and wake you up at the optimal time.
WeatherRun [iPhone; $1.99]
WeatherRun is a tracking app that logs your outdoor activity along with the weather, altitude, humidity and temperature.
ARGUS - Motion and Fitness Tracker by Azumio [iPhone; $1.99]
ARGUS - Motion and Fitness Tracker is a multi-faceted fitness tracker that monitors your daily activities, food consumption, workouts, sleep, hydration, weight and more.
M7 Pedometer - Steps [iPhone; Free]
M7 Pedometer - Steps is a simple app that uses the M7 chip to shows your daily and cumulative steps.
Strava Run [iPhone; Free]
Strava Run is a social exercise app that tracks your running routine as you compete against your friends and climb up the leaderboard.
Burning Meter Pro [iPhone; $4.99]
Version 3.0 of this fitness tracker and educational app adds support for the M7 processor. It's meant for people looking to get started on their fitness program and is not for the seasoned athlete.
Pedometer++ [iPhone; Free]
Pedometer++ is a basic pedometer app that shows your daily and weekly step counts.
StepTracker [iPhone; Free]
StepTracker is a basic pedometer app that shows your daily step counts for the past 7 days. You can view today's data as well as scroll back to see what how much you moved a week ago. App is free, but iAd supported.
