Standalone Apple Watch apps with haptic feedback
6 Apple Watch apps with haptic feedback that run without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. 3 of the 6 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: Complications (4), HealthKit (4) and GPS (3).
Updated 8 Nov 2026 (UTC) from the live catalogue. Every app here was submitted by its developer or listed by our editors and reviewed before it appeared.Compare them side by sideRuns without iPhone
PinTeeGrantikGolf scores on your wristFitness · ComplicationsRuns without iPhone
Roll 20!Žiga PorentaA dice roller on your wrist.Games · ComplicationsListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
Watch to 5KSpaceman Digital LtdA nine-week beginner running plan that runs entirely on the WatchFitness · ComplicationsListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
RunGoLeaping Coyote Interactive Inc.Turn-by-turn directions for runs, with a tap on the wrist at every turnFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
Paddle LoggerPaddle Logger Ltd.One-button tracking for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeingFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
HockeyTrackerMyndArc, LLCShift-by-shift ice hockey stats recorded from your wristFitness · HealthKit
PinTeeGrantikGolf scores on your wristFitness · ComplicationsRuns without iPhoneRoll 20!Žiga PorentaA dice roller on your wrist.Games · ComplicationsListed by editorsRuns without iPhoneWatch to 5KSpaceman Digital LtdA nine-week beginner running plan that runs entirely on the WatchFitness · ComplicationsListed by editorsRuns without iPhoneRunGoLeaping Coyote Interactive Inc.Turn-by-turn directions for runs, with a tap on the wrist at every turnFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhonePaddle LoggerPaddle Logger Ltd.One-button tracking for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeingFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhoneHockeyTrackerMyndArc, LLCShift-by-shift ice hockey stats recorded from your wristFitness · HealthKitCompare them
| App | Runs without iPhone | Price | Watch features |
|---|---|---|---|
| PinTee | Yes | Paid | Complications, Smart Stack / widgets, Haptics, Offline |
| Roll 20! | Yes | Paid | Complications, Smart Stack / widgets, Siri / App Intents, Haptics, Offline |
| Watch to 5K | Yes | Paid | Complications, HealthKit, Haptics, GPS |
| RunGo | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, Haptics, HealthKit |
| Paddle Logger | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Haptics, Siri / App Intents |
| HockeyTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Haptics, Complications, Notifications |