Apple Watch apps for walking that work without an iPhone
5 Apple Watch apps for walking that run without an iPhone on Launch on Watch. 3 of the 5 are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: HealthKit (5), GPS (4) and Complications (2).
Updated 3 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
PetPal by SiwenWen SiA little friend on your wristLifestyle · 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
None to RunUniqueBits, LLCGentle walk and run plans for true beginners, cued from the wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
ActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhone
RunkeeperASICS Runner App, Inc.Runs, walks and rides recorded on the Watch with the phone left homeFitness · GPS
PetPal by SiwenWen SiA little friend on your wristLifestyle · 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 iPhoneNone to RunUniqueBits, LLCGentle walk and run plans for true beginners, cued from the wristFitness · HealthKitListed by editorsRuns without iPhoneActivityTrackerBits&Coffee SRLDaily steps, hour by hour, plus GPS walks and runs recorded on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsRuns without iPhoneRunkeeperASICS Runner App, Inc.Runs, walks and rides recorded on the Watch with the phone left homeFitness · GPSCompare them
| App | Runs without iPhone | Price | Watch features |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetPal by Siwen | Yes | Paid | Complications, Smart Stack / widgets, HealthKit |
| RunGo | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, Haptics, HealthKit |
| None to Run | Yes | Subscription | HealthKit, GPS, Bluetooth accessories |
| ActivityTracker | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit, Complications |
| Runkeeper | Yes | Free · In-app purchases | GPS, HealthKit |