Apple Watch apps for hiking that work without an iPhone
3 Apple Watch apps for hiking that run without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. 2 of the 3 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: GPS (3), Complications (2) and HealthKit (2).
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
ActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Sports TrackerSuunto OyTrack runs, rides and hikes on a Watch app that works on its ownFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS
ActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneSports TrackerSuunto OyTrack runs, rides and hikes on a Watch app that works on its ownFitness · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActivityTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| Sports Tracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS |
| WorkOutDoors | Yes | Paid | GPS, Offline, HealthKit, Complications |
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