Apple Watch apps for strength training that work without an iPhone
6 Apple Watch apps for strength training that run without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. All of them are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: HealthKit (6).
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
YaoYao家浩 汪A jump rope counter that uses the Watch's motion sensorsFitness · 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
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 · HealthKit
YaoYao家浩 汪A jump rope counter that uses the Watch's motion sensorsFitness · 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 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 · HealthKitCompare them
| App | Works without iPhone | Price | Watch features |
|---|---|---|---|
| YaoYao | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Gym Log+ | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Gravl | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| Strong | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
| SmartGym | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | Siri / App Intents, HealthKit |
| Seconds | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | HealthKit |
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