Best Apple Watch apps for running with HealthKit
7 Apple Watch apps for running with HealthKit on Launch on Watch. 2 of the 7 run entirely on the Watch, without an iPhone. 5 of the 7 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: Complications (4), GPS (4) and Haptics (3).
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 editorsPartial — Partly independent
RunnaStrava Inc.Your training plan's next session, ready to run on the WatchFitness · GPSListed 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 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS
RunnaStrava Inc.Your training plan's next session, ready to run on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneNike 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runna | Partly | Subscription | GPS, HealthKit, Haptics |
| 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 |
| Zones for Training | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Haptics, Complications |
| Gentler Streak | Partly | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Complications, Smart Stack / widgets |
| WorkOutDoors | Yes | Paid | GPS, Offline, HealthKit, Complications |
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