Best Apple Watch apps for cycling with HealthKit
11 Apple Watch apps for cycling with HealthKit on Launch on Watch. 5 of the 11 run entirely on the Watch, without an iPhone. 10 of the 11 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: GPS (7), Complications (4) and Bluetooth accessories (2).
Updated 28 Sep 2026 (UTC) from the live catalogue. Every app here was submitted by its developer or listed by our editors and reviewed before it appeared.Listed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
GoalsAK Apptuitive GmbHStart and steer runs, walks and rides from the wrist, or ask SiriFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
ECHO Heart Rate MonitorBred Ventures IncUse the Watch as a heart rate strap for bikes, rowers and fitness appsFitness · Bluetooth accessoriesListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
CadenceSeven Bold LimitedA cycling and running computer that lets the phone stay at homeFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
ActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsNeeds iPhone — Needs iPhone nearby
komootkomoot GmbHDirections, distance and speed for hikes and rides, glanced at on the wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
RunkeeperASICS Runner App, Inc.Runs, walks and rides recorded on the Watch with the phone left homeFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Orange ZonesBred Ventures IncLive heart-rate zones and effort points on the Watch, phone optionalFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
CyclemeterAbvio Inc.Record rides with GPS and run the workout from your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
StravaStrava Inc.Record runs and rides from the Watch and share them with your clubFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Zones for TrainingFlask LLPHeart-rate zone training with the zone you are in, always visibleFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS
GoalsAK Apptuitive GmbHStart and steer runs, walks and rides from the wrist, or ask SiriFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentECHO Heart Rate MonitorBred Ventures IncUse the Watch as a heart rate strap for bikes, rowers and fitness appsFitness · Bluetooth accessoriesListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneCadenceSeven Bold LimitedA cycling and running computer that lets the phone stay at homeFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsNeeds iPhone — Needs iPhone nearbykomootkomoot GmbHDirections, distance and speed for hikes and rides, glanced at on the wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneRunkeeperASICS Runner App, Inc.Runs, walks and rides recorded on the Watch with the phone left homeFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneOrange ZonesBred Ventures IncLive heart-rate zones and effort points on the Watch, phone optionalFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentCyclemeterAbvio Inc.Record rides with GPS and run the workout from your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentStravaStrava Inc.Record runs and rides from the Watch and share them with your clubFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentZones for TrainingFlask LLPHeart-rate zone training with the zone you are in, always visibleFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneWorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPSCompare them
| App | Works without iPhone | Price | Watch features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Siri / App Intents |
| ECHO Heart Rate Monitor | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | Bluetooth accessories, HealthKit |
| Cadence | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| ActivityTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| komoot | No | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Runkeeper | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Orange Zones | Yes | Free | HealthKit, Bluetooth accessories |
| Cyclemeter | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Strava | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| Zones for Training | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Haptics, Complications |
| WorkOutDoors | Yes | Paid | GPS, Offline, HealthKit, Complications |
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