Best Apple Watch apps with GPS
Watch apps that use GPS. Each one lists what it does on the wrist and whether it needs an iPhone nearby.
Listed by editorsNeeds iPhone — Needs iPhone nearby
Google MapsGoogle LLCTurn-by-turn directions on your wrist while the phone stays awayNavigation · HapticsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
RunnaStrava Inc.Your training plan's next session, ready to run on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Nike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
StravaStrava Inc.Record runs and rides from the Watch and share them with your clubFitness · GPSListed by editorsNeeds iPhone — Needs iPhone nearby
CitymapperCitymapper LimitedStep-by-step transit directions tapping on your wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Night SkyiCandi Apps Ltd.Raise your wrist to the sky and see what you are looking atEducation · ComplicationsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
Tide GuideCondor Digital LLCThe next high and low tide, always on your watch faceWeather · ComplicationsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
FootpathHalf Mile Labs LLCDraw a route with your finger, then follow it on your wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
Dawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independent
SlopesBreakpoint Studio LLCEvery ski run tracked from the wrist, phone left in the pocketFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhone
WorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS
Google MapsGoogle LLCTurn-by-turn directions on your wrist while the phone stays awayNavigation · HapticsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentRunnaStrava Inc.Your training plan's next session, ready to run on the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneNike Run ClubNike, IncGuided runs and coaching in your ear, stats on your wristFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentStravaStrava Inc.Record runs and rides from the Watch and share them with your clubFitness · GPSListed by editorsNeeds iPhone — Needs iPhone nearbyCitymapperCitymapper LimitedStep-by-step transit directions tapping on your wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentNight SkyiCandi Apps Ltd.Raise your wrist to the sky and see what you are looking atEducation · ComplicationsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentTide GuideCondor Digital LLCThe next high and low tide, always on your watch faceWeather · ComplicationsListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentFootpathHalf Mile Labs LLCDraw a route with your finger, then follow it on your wristNavigation · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneDawn PatrolDawn Patrol Surf TrackingSurf sessions tracked wave by wave from the WatchFitness · GPSListed by editorsPartial — Partly independentSlopesBreakpoint Studio LLCEvery ski run tracked from the wrist, phone left in the pocketFitness · GPSListed by editorsStandalone — Runs without iPhoneWorkOutDoorsIan MurissFull maps and navigation for hikes and runs, right on the WatchFitness · GPS