Anyone use the MFP app on iPod?

melsmith612

Has anyone used the MFP app on an iPod (Touch)? I'm going to be getting one for my birthday so I can use the apps but wasn't sure how well it worked or if people really liked it compared to other possible nutrition/fitness tracking apps. Suggestions are encouraged! Thanks for your help.

noisician

Yes, I really only use it on my iPod Touch. I think this may in fact be the best possible form factor because of it's portability. I usually have the iPod with me so it is always convenient to enter food as I eat it. And the camera on the iPod makes it even easier when the food I'm eating has a bar code to scan.

I also occasionally use MFP on an iPad or PC, but having it on an iPhone/iPod Touch is the best. (for the iPod you do need WiFi to link to the food database)

I can't really compare MFP to other apps (I haven't tried any) but it has everything I wanted -- i.e., making it extremely easy to keep track of the calories I'm consuming.

cls09

I use the app daily, I am always updating my food diary and exercise right from the app which automatically syncs to the website when I log on. It is actually just like the website, you can leave comments or message people, it very user friendly. I have an iPhone4, but from my understanding iPods work just as well (you may need WiFi in order to use the apps though, not positive).

Bubs05

I used the iPod/iPhone app on my iPad until MFP recently released an iPad app. You will need wifi in order to synchronize with the MFP database but it works well.

melsmith612

Thanks everyone, this is very encouraging! I won't worry much about wi-fi connections... I have wi-fi at home and live in a pretty well populated area that has lots of free wi-fi spots hanging around. The only exception to that is at my work (where the wi-fi is on lock down) but I have my desktop computer to use there instead. Thanks again and please continue to respond if you have any different suggestions or experiences.

vettermr

It's the main reason I've had any success cause it's on my iphone/ipod so it's easily accessible. very easy to use too.

innerbetty

The App on my iPhone is how I discovered MFP in the first place. I like the portability of it, and support at the touch of a button rather than logging on. The only issue I have with it is not being able to access the forums.

utayah

I love using mpf on my ipod touch. Very portable and easy to update throughout the day.

12Junes

I use the app on iphone and ipad. I prefer the app over the internet. I thought I would miss out on benefits of the forum, but the facebook-like status updates are support enough. I haven't tried the ipad version yet, but plan to load it soon.

tafinney

I use the iPad app every day. It is very well written.

alund60

Yes, I use it all the time it is very convenient especially while on the go. Definitely keeps you on track while out of the house.

Good luck

Alisa