Apple Watch apps that work without an iPhone
4 Apple Watch apps that run on the Watch without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. 2 of the 4 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: Offline (4), GPS (3) and HealthKit (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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Just Press RecordOpen Planet Software LimitedOne tap to record, transcribed by the time you get homeUtilities · ComplicationsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Dawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneJust Press RecordOpen Planet Software LimitedOne tap to record, transcribed by the time you get homeUtilities · ComplicationsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneDawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Run Club | Yes | Free | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| Just Press Record | Yes | Paid | Complications, Offline, Siri / App Intents |
| Dawn Patrol | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| WorkOutDoors | Yes | Paid | GPS, Offline, HealthKit, Complications |