The 6 best Wear OS companion apps

Whether you’re looking for companion apps to automate your smart home system or fantastic apps to track your next run, we have you covered. Samsung released another stellar smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch, packed with health-oriented features. To help you be productive and stay on track with your day-to-day activities, we rounded up the essential apps to use on your Galaxy Watch 7.

We selected apps based on whether they work with Wear OS and whether users can comfortably access the main features via the Galaxy Watch 7 screen. Though we know that these apps prove helpful on other Android and Samsung devices, the idea is to have a selection of apps optimized for the Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch software.

1 Samsung Health

The only all-in-one wellness center app you’ll ever need

You likely purchased a smartwatch for more than digitized fashion wear. The Galaxy Watch 7’s main wellness center is the Samsung Health app. The app is a place to monitor your vitals, track your fitness goals, record your daily stats like step counting, dictate your Energy Score, and gain insight into your physical and mental health. If you have your eyes set on becoming the best version of yourself, the Samsung Health app for Wear OS is absolutely essential to use.

2 Google Maps

A perfect compact fit for all navigational needs

Before Wear OS 3 launched on Samsung watches (when Samsung watches were using the Tizen OS), Samsung owners had to find alternatives to Google Maps. However, not many existed in the same capacity as Google Maps. Google Maps offers a range of features that Galaxy Watch 7 owners might find helpful. One is navigation and direction assistance while you’re on the go or finding your favorite restaurants and parks and learning the best route to get there. Google Maps is a must-have companion app for any Galaxy Watch owner who takes their wearable outside.

3 Samsung SmartThings

A mini-control center sitting on your wrist

Samsung SmartThings is Samsung’s de facto automation app for all your smart home devices. With your Galaxy Watch, you can control your speakers, lights, thermostats, and more while viewing the status of the connected devices. It’s an incredible app to own, and you can access it with a few simple taps on the wrist.

4 Strava

The best app to bring on your fitness journey

Strava is one of our favorite fitness apps. The app logs activities like running, cycling, and swimming. Having an app recording your activity while measuring your vitals is a sure way to stay productive and healthy and ensures you take the right steps for lifestyle improvement. The Strava app also makes connecting with friends and family easier to show off your progress.

5 Spotify

Liven up your focused activities with music

With how popular Spotify always proves to be, you already know that the app provides ample entertainment, no matter the circumstances. Spotify has a lot to offer for your Galaxy Watch 7. You can listen to your favorite song list or tune into your favorite podcast or audiobook. With Spotify Premium, you can download your playlist for offline use. The Spotify app on your Galaxy Watch lets you control playback without needing your phone and seamlessly integrates with other devices (you don’t have to play music through the watch). Music is necessary if you’re trying to focus on a task or need a quick pick-me-up for your exercise routine.

6 Google Keep

Never miss a note or reminder

One of the best note-taking and reminder apps for any Galaxy Watch user is Google Keep. Having Google Keep on your Galaxy Watch 7 gives you easy access to important notes and reminders right from your watch. You can also check off items, add additional notes, and have those sync to the Google Keep app. Google Keep is a must-have app for productive-conscience users, and the Wear OS version doesn’t disappoint.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has even more tricks up its sleeve

This barely scratches the surface of what your premium watch can do. You can set up new gestures and replace Bixby with Google Assistant to become productive. Samsung hasn’t let any of us down by offering a feature-rich, customizable experience. The Galaxy Watch 7 does well with its advanced health tracking and excellent battery life.