Standalone Apple Watch apps with HealthKit
24 Apple Watch apps with HealthKit that run without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. 19 of the 24 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: GPS (12), Complications (5) and Siri / App Intents (5).
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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
FocusPomoFocusPomo Apps Co., Ltd.A calm Pomodoro timer that runs on the Watch without your iPhoneProductivity · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Training TodayBetoli LtdA daily readiness score from your heart rate variability, on the wristHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
MeditopiaYEDI70 YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETIGuided meditation and sleep content that plays on the Watch aloneHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
YaoYao家浩 汪A jump rope counter that uses the Watch's motion sensorsFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Watch to 5KSpaceman Digital LtdA nine-week beginner running plan that runs entirely on the WatchFitness · ComplicationsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
RunGoLeaping Coyote Interactive Inc.Turn-by-turn directions for runs, with a tap on the wrist at every turnFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Paddle LoggerPaddle Logger Ltd.One-button tracking for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeingFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
None to RunUniqueBits, LLCGentle walk and run plans for true beginners, cued from the wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
HockeyTrackerMyndArc, LLCShift-by-shift ice hockey stats recorded from your wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Gym Log+Minds Aspire LLCQuick set logging for the gym, with a Watch app that stands aloneFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
GravlGAINS COACH PTY LTDStrength sessions logged set by set on the Watch, phone left in the bagFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Golf GPS++Vimo Labs Inc.Course distances, scoring and automatic shot tracking without your phoneFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
EquilabEquestrian Insights ABRide tracking for equestrians, with gait and distance logged on the WatchFitness · GPSListed 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WaterMinderFunn Media, LLCLog a drink from the wrist and see how close you are to your goalHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
StrongStrong Fitness PTE LimitedLog gym workouts on the Watch, with or without the phone nearbyFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
SmartGymSmartGym Services LLCWorkouts built and run from the wrist, no iPhone requiredFitness · Siri / App IntentsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
SecondsRunloop LtdInterval timers for HIIT, Tabata and circuits that run on the Watch aloneFitness · HealthKitListed 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed 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
FocusPomoFocusPomo Apps Co., Ltd.A calm Pomodoro timer that runs on the Watch without your iPhoneProductivity · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneTraining TodayBetoli LtdA daily readiness score from your heart rate variability, on the wristHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneMeditopiaYEDI70 YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETIGuided meditation and sleep content that plays on the Watch aloneHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneYaoYao家浩 汪A jump rope counter that uses the Watch's motion sensorsFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneWatch to 5KSpaceman Digital LtdA nine-week beginner running plan that runs entirely on the WatchFitness · ComplicationsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneRunGoLeaping Coyote Interactive Inc.Turn-by-turn directions for runs, with a tap on the wrist at every turnFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhonePaddle LoggerPaddle Logger Ltd.One-button tracking for paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeingFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneNone to RunUniqueBits, LLCGentle walk and run plans for true beginners, cued from the wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneHockeyTrackerMyndArc, LLCShift-by-shift ice hockey stats recorded from your wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneGym Log+Minds Aspire LLCQuick set logging for the gym, with a Watch app that stands aloneFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneGravlGAINS COACH PTY LTDStrength sessions logged set by set on the Watch, phone left in the bagFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneGolf GPS++Vimo Labs Inc.Course distances, scoring and automatic shot tracking without your phoneFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneEquilabEquestrian Insights ABRide tracking for equestrians, with gait and distance logged on the WatchFitness · GPSListed 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneWaterMinderFunn Media, LLCLog a drink from the wrist and see how close you are to your goalHealth · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneStrongStrong Fitness PTE LimitedLog gym workouts on the Watch, with or without the phone nearbyFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneSmartGymSmartGym Services LLCWorkouts built and run from the wrist, no iPhone requiredFitness · Siri / App IntentsListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneSecondsRunloop LtdInterval timers for HIIT, Tabata and circuits that run on the Watch aloneFitness · HealthKitListed 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 editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneNike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FocusPomo | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Training Today | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Complications, Siri / App Intents, Smart Stack / widgets |
| Meditopia | Yes | Subscription | HealthKit, Siri / App Intents |
| YaoYao | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| 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 |
| None to Run | Yes | Subscription | HealthKit, GPS, Bluetooth accessories |
| HockeyTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Haptics, Complications, Notifications |
| Gym Log+ | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Gravl | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Golf GPS++ | Yes | Subscription | GPS, HealthKit |
| Equilab | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Cadence | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| ActivityTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| WaterMinder | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit, Siri / App Intents |
| Strong | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| SmartGym | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | Siri / App Intents, HealthKit |
| Seconds | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Runkeeper | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |
| Orange Zones | Yes | Free | HealthKit, Bluetooth accessories |
| Nike Run Club | Yes | Free | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| Dawn Patrol | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Offline |
| WorkOutDoors | Yes | Paid | GPS, Offline, HealthKit, Complications |
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