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The 10 Best Tizen-Compatible Apps For Samsung Smartwatches

Get the most out of your Samsung watch with these top-notch apps

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Best Navigation App for Samsung Wearables HERE WeGo – Offline Maps & GPS

What We Like Detailed traffic data. Transit information for over 1,000 cities. Frequent updates. What We Don't Like Voice-guided navigation isn't available in all areas. Some users find the keyboard inconvenient. Can hang. HERE WeGo is a free navigation app with various features, including offline maps and driving directions with traffic information. It also offers transit times and pricing, car-sharing options and cost estimates, and biking and pedestrian directions. The app can even tell you critical information about your route, such as how hilly your cycling route is. Download HERE WeGo – Offline Maps & GPS for Tizen 02 of 10

Best Music App Spotify – Music & Podcasts

What We Like Download songs to your phone and smartwatch.
Great interface on the watch screen.
What We Don't Like Non-premium users get limited song skips and intermittent ads. Spotify is a popular music streaming platform. The company collaborated with Samsung to make a Galaxy app, so it works perfectly with your devices. It's available for download via Galaxy Apps on your phone. Premium users ($9.99 per month) get offline listening, plus you can offload downloaded songs to your SD card to save space on the phone's hard drive. Download Spotify for Samsung 03 of 10

Best Fitness App for Galaxy Phones Run with Map My Run

What We Like Access to crowd-sourced running routes.
Compatible with MyFitnessPal for nutrition tracking.
Easy to use. What We Don't Like GPS tracking is not always accurate. Can be buggy. Limited support. Run with Map My Run by MapMyFitness tracks hundreds of activities. You can even track gear, such as running shoes, so you know when it's time for a new pair. The best feature is that you can map out your runs and share them in the app so others can see where it's pedestrian-friendly. You can also see routes uploaded by others and verify they're up to date, including bike lanes, street closures, and construction. If you're not into running, try out MapMyWalk. Download Run with Map My Run for Tizen 04 of 10

Best Fitness App for Samsung Wearables Pear Personal Coach for Samsung

What We Like Download workouts to your smartwatch. Excellent support. Choice of coaches. What We Don't Like No dark mode. Primarily focused on running. Cancelling a subscription can be challenging. Pear puts interactive workouts on your wrist. You can use it to track activities or exercise with Pear coaches. The app can also measure your heart rate and encourage you to keep going or slow down. Conveniently, you can sign up using your Samsung account, so you don't have to create another login. A Pear+ membership ($39.99 per year) gives you access to all of Pear's workouts and training plans. The free version includes three workouts. Download Pear Personal Coach for Samsung 05 of 10

Best Smart Home App SmartThings

What We Like Compatible with a range of devices. Set up automated actions. Frequently updated. What We Don't Like Primarily for Samsung devices. Syncing can lag. Not available for all watch models. If you have smart home devices, such as kitchen appliances, thermostats, light bulbs, or garage door openers, the SmartThings app is a must-have. Compatible with tons of devices, it lets you do things like turn on lights before you get home or open the garage when you pull into the driveway. Controlling your home from your watch is super convenient, especially if you're driving. Download SmartThings for Samsung 06 of 10

Best News App News Briefing

What We Like Excellent news curation. Broad range of topics. Personalized summaries. What We Don't Like Newsfeed can be overwhelming. Briefs infrequently updated. This app from Flipboard gives you news based on topics that interest you, from technology to humor to parenting to cute animals. You must choose at least half a dozen topics to get started, but you can add or remove topics anytime. You also need to set up an account, either through email, Google, or Facebook. Download News Briefing for Samsung 07 of 10

Best Watch Face App Facer Companion for Samsung Watches

What We Like Hundreds of watch faces. Easily swap faces. Intuitive. What We Don't Like Interface is a little busy. May hang. Limited support. When you have a smartwatch, you can change and customize its face as often as you want. While Samsung watches come with some options, the Facer app has many more. Options range from simple (just the time) to dashboard-style (time, temperature, steps, stopwatch, and more). Plus, there are plenty of fun ones, with pop art designs and holiday themes. You can also design and publish a watch face. Download Facer Companion for Samsung Watches 08 of 10

Best Timer and Alarm Clock App Clock

What We Like Excellent timer. Handy stopwatch. Live weather updates. What We Don't Like Snooze button is difficult. Not customizable. No alarm sound options. While your smartphone and smartwatch can give you the current time, Samsung's clock app includes an alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, and world clock. Set the alarm to vibrate for a gentle wake-up if you wear your watch at night or use the timer or stopwatch while working out. Finally, get the local time and weather for your favorite cities worldwide, so you know what to pack on your next trip. Download Clock for Samsung 09 of 10

Best App for Quick Math Calculator

What We Like Convenient. Unit conversion tool. Easy to use. What We Don't Like Limited functionality. Not customizable. Not a scientific calculator. The Samsung calculator app is perfect for your wrist, whether you're calculating the tip after a meal or need to add some figures on the go. You can also use it for unit conversion (tap the ruler icon) and see your history. Download Calculator for Samsung 10 of 10

Best Messaging App WhatsMedia Audio and Voice Notes from WhatsApp

What We Like Full audio control. Store up to 15 media files locally to listen. Contact name and icon from WhatsApp. What We Don't Like Not associated with the official Whatsapp application. Limited updates. Not compatible with all watch models. WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, is a free messaging app for mobile and desktop with many convenient features. WhatsMedia Audio and Voice Notes from WhatsApp allow you to receive WhatsApp Audio and Voice Notes media directly to your Samsung watch. Download WhatsMedia Audio and Voice Notes from WhatsApp Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 10 Best Samsung Galaxy Watch Faces of 2022 The 7 Best Samsung Smartwatches of 2022 The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 How to Update Your Galaxy Watch The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) The Best 7 Alarm Clock Apps of 2022 The Best 10 Galaxy Watch Apps For 2022 The 11 Best Running Apps for iPhone in 2022 The 8 Best Apple Watch Alternatives of 2022 The 10 Best Apple Watch Complications of 2022 How to Set Up Your Samsung Galaxy Watch How to Connect a Samsung Galaxy Watch to Your Phone What Is Tizen OS? What Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Series? Expert Tested: The 9 Best Smartwatches in 2022 The 5 Best Gear Sport Watch Features Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies