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Best Apple Watch apps for walking with haptic feedback

3 Apple Watch apps for walking with haptic feedback on Launch on Watch. One runs entirely on the Watch, without an iPhone. All of them are free to download. Other Watch features they use most: GPS (3).

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.

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RunGoLeaping Coyote Interactive Inc.Turn-by-turn directions for runs, with a tap on the wrist at every turnFitness · GPS Listed by editorsNeeds iPhone

Google MapsGoogle LLCTurn-by-turn directions on your wrist while the phone stays awayNavigation · Haptics Listed by editorsPartial

FootpathHalf Mile Labs LLCDraw a route with your finger, then follow it on your wristNavigation · GPS

Compare them

3 apps: whether they run without an iPhone, what they cost, and which Watch features they use.
App	Works without iPhone	Price	Watch features
RunGo	Yes	Free · In-app purchases	GPS, Haptics, HealthKit
Google Maps	No	Free	Haptics, GPS, Notifications
Footpath	Partly	Free · In-app purchases	GPS, Haptics

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