Regardless of whether you have an Apple Watch 1, 2, 3 or the latest Apple Watch Series 4, you will definitely want to download apps on it. But since there are so many available on iTunes, how do you know which ones are best for you? So, here you can check out an updated selection of the 22 best Apple Watch apps of 2018.
In the following list, we have included Apple Watch apps of different genres. Among them, health, well-being, music, weather, travel, news... and so on. We hope we can help you find good apps to install right now on your Apple Watch, so you can enjoy your gadget much more.
Anyway, let's meet the best of the best!
The best Apple Watch apps for sleep and wellness
Sleep Cycle alarm clock
Certainly a great app for those who care about the quality of their sleep, as well as their performance during the day. Sleep Cycle is the most complete of its kind for iPhone and iPad. Here, the big advantage is its silent activation alarm, based on sleep phases. In addition, it has a snoring function, using vibrations to stimulate a change in position. Thus, he is able to minimize snoring. The app is free, but some features require a premium subscription.
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Sleep ++
This smart sleep tracker for Apple Watch doesn't require you to turn on night mode as it automatically turns on sleep tracking when it realizes you've gone to bed. There is also manual activation, if your intelligence is not accurate enough. The app is free with an optional in-app payment to remove ads.
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Headspace
Headspace offers guided meditations to help you relax. From choosing duration to hundreds of different topics, as well as emergency guides to relieve stress when you need it most. The app is free and has basic content, but you need a premium subscription for more advanced features.
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The best Apple Watch apps for health and beauty
Lifesum
If Apple's fitness tracking app isn't enough for you, try Lifesum. It is a complete guide to being healthier, fitter and more motivated. Works with HealthKit and other apps. It encourages you to make a number of small changes in your daily life. In the long run this can have a good cumulative effect on your health. The app is free, although it also has a premium subscription plan.
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Peak - Brain Games
Apple Watch not only helps you keep your body in shape, it also helps your mind. Peak is partly a cognitive brain training mode and partly a game too. There are 40 games, each designed by neuroscientists and gamers, and another three designed to improve your memory and attention span. All created specifically for the Apple Watch.
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Asana Rebel: Yoga and Fitness
Asana Rebel is a fun fitness app. Specially designed for women, it brings them an exercise routine. Updated to iOS 12, the app also works with Apple Watch. With the gadget, it's very easy to start and end your workouts. It's also possible to track your progress without having to pick up your iPhone. The app is free, but a subscription is required if you want to access training plans.
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Standland
With a different take on what a traditional activity tracker is, Standland encourages you to achieve your goals. In addition, you are rewarded with beautiful characters for the purpose of motivating you. There are 14 beautiful little animals that will cheer you up daily. If you miss your goals, they will fall asleep. At the same time, it is also possible to use AR mode. In addition, the application helps to track the times reached.
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Nike + Run Club
The Nike app is already pre-installed on Nike's Apple Watch Series 2 special edition, but it works with all watches and supports GPS, whether the Nike model or not.
With this app, you can get personalized fitness plans, compete on leaderboards, and even have fun with special Nike iMessage stickers.
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Runtastic
When you use Runtastic to track your fitness, it adjusts to your training to be as accurate as possible. From your Apple Watch, you can start your exercise routine, get real-time tracking data, control music, and share hours of training. There is a free version of Runtastic, or the Pro version, which has a cost, in order to remove ads, as well as having more features.
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The best Apple Watch apps for weather forecasting
Yahoo Tempo
There are several weather forecast apps, but most of the really good ones are paid. Yahoo Weather is very accurate in terms of weather forecasting, and it's completely free.
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AccuWeather: weather reports
Enjoy accurate and reliable weather forecasts, from rain to local temperature, with the AccuWeather weather widget. Track bad weather with animated radar maps. Anticipate the unpredictable: always know what to expect from the weather to make the most of each day. Finally, the app has 3 features: MinuteCast, which gives minute-by-minute rain and temperature forecasts for the next two hours, animated radar and real thermal sensation.
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The best apps for Apple Watch to listen to music
Shazam
Identify an unknown song just by letting Shazam listen to it. Once the app identifies the melody, it will show you all the information about the song. It is certainly the best app to find out what music is playing.
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Deezer
If Deezer is your music streaming service of choice (or you're looking for one), its Apple Watch integration is good enough to make it worth installing (and certainly, subscribing to). In it, you will have full control over the music. The app works both for listening to music online and for downloading and listening offline.
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The best apps for Apple Watch to read news
Extra News
Globo's Jornal Extra app is available for Apple Watch. It has the latest news from Spain and the world, always treated in a clear and objective way! In addition, it brings useful and interesting information about celebrities, sports, jobs, economy, police cases, TV, soap operas, politics, the female universe and much more.
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R7
With the R7 app for Apple Watch, the hottest news from Spain and the world will reach you quickly. The best content on the Portal, fully adapted to the watch. Watch videos, read news, as well as access the best photos of your favorite subjects. Politics, Economy, Celebrities and TV, Sports, Music, Health, Technology and Science. There is still the possibility to customize the app according to the subject of your interest.
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TopBuzz: News, Videos, GIFs
With TopBuzz, you can stay up to date with the latest videos, GIFs, photos, soap operas, series and news from Spain and the World, totally free! In addition, the app has an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence, providing the best viral content on TV and the internet. You no longer have to waste time looking for funny news, photos and videos.
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The best apps for Apple Watch to access social networks
Undeniably this, which is the largest social network in the world, is adapted for the Apple Watch. With a simplified version, you can see notifications and your received messages. In addition, you can also reply to messages and see some news from your feed.
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It is, without a doubt, one of the best experiences in terms of social networks for the Apple Watch. You can view images, react to them with an emoji, see likes and comments. The app uses Handoff to highlight the latest images posted by your friends.
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Yes, you can tweet from your Apple Watch, but you'll have to dictate what you mean. Also, the app shows your timeline, trends and notifications. You can also retweet or "like" other users' tweets.
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The best Apple Watch apps for traveling
Google Maps
Undoubtedly, the best map service available today. Reliability you already know from the app available for smartphones, but now on your Apple Watch.
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iTranslate Converse
With iTroughlate Converse you can translate your words into another language right from your Apple Watch. That way, just speak and let the app translate the phrase into one of the 38 available languages. It works in real time, while also including a visual text-based translation. The app is free, but a premium subscription is required to use the service after the trial period.
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Citymapper
Citymapper offers a complete tourist guide, with public transport, fastest routes. In addition, it has notifications about any problems with the services. Instructions are very detailed on how to catch the next bus or train, based on your current location.
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So, did you like the apps? We hope you have found good apps around here!