Best free Apple Watch fitness apps
8 free Apple Watch fitness apps on Launch on Watch. 2 of the 8 run entirely on the Watch, without an iPhone. Other Watch features they use most: HealthKit (8), Complications (4) and GPS (4).
Updated 27 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on 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
Intervals ProIntervals, LLCInterval timers that tap your wrist when it is time to switchFitness · HapticsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Dawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
SlopesBreakpoint Studio LLCEvery ski run tracked from the wrist, phone left in the pocketFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Zones for TrainingFlask LLPHeart-rate zone training with the zone you are in, always visibleFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Gentler StreakGentler Stories d.o.o.Activity guidance that reads your body and says when to restFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Pedometer++Cross Forward Consulting, LLCYour step count and daily goal, one glance from the watch faceFitness · HealthKit
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on 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 independentIntervals ProIntervals, LLCInterval timers that tap your wrist when it is time to switchFitness · HapticsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneDawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentSlopesBreakpoint Studio LLCEvery ski run tracked from the wrist, phone left in the pocketFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentZones for TrainingFlask LLPHeart-rate zone training with the zone you are in, always visibleFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentGentler StreakGentler Stories d.o.o.Activity guidance that reads your body and says when to restFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentPedometer++Cross Forward Consulting, LLCYour step count and daily goal, one glance from the watch faceFitness · HealthKitCompare them
| App | Works without iPhone | Price | Watch features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Run Club | Yes | Free | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| Strava | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| Intervals Pro | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | Haptics, HealthKit |
| Dawn Patrol | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| Slopes | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Zones for Training | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Haptics, Complications |
| Gentler Streak | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Complications, Smart Stack / widgets |
| Pedometer++ | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Complications |
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