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Best watch OS apps you use daily? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by r9797@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Recently came across a post saying watchtube is dead. I didn't even know it existed :/ Wondering if there are any other apps dedicated for the watch OS that you use on a daily basis?

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[–] Chosen-Sheldon@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

JumRop: count JumRop jumps automatically Fitnexx : count gym workout reps autimatically

[–] eklarka@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

YaoYao is good one too.

[–] Interesting-Focus-73@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

!RemindMe 1 week

[–] ForgetfulM0nk@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

MyQ garage opener is great. When it works…

[–] michael8684@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Intervals Pro

[–] Elbarto_007@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Intervals Pro

Nike Running App

iHeartRadio app

[–] Horseyboy21@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Calendar timeline. Nerves reminders and Calender on your watch. Work outdoors

[–] euphoradelic22@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

SleepWatch, Sleep from Apple, Apple Maps, Tidal, Tipsy, Wallet

[–] Chocoaes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I NEEDED THIS

[–] Phancybella@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

VoiceinaCan to control my Alexa

[–] Laketech@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Nano for reddit

APNews

Aautosleep

heartwatch

Workoutdoors

[–] The_Iron_Dentist@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

These plus Carrot Weather for me.

[–] schimmlie@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Carrot is hilarious. Getting insulted by my weather app 10/10 would recommend.

[–] atticus_roark@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I used to use nano, till I discovered lolllybot on this sub. Check it out!

[–] nickites@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I thought nano was broken with the API changes?

[–] atticus_roark@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nope I think it read it doesn’t meet the traffic threshold or something like that, same as Lollybot

[–] TomsBr@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Wrist temperature - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wrist-temperature-analyse/id6443753237

[–] iwahn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Convenient, but not worth it. That goes to the Watch 8 onwards. I currently have a watch 7

[–] GoldenDrummer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Built in to Apple Health

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[–] SuccessfulEntry1993@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Drafts Things Zones Autosleep Lyd Sports alerts

Trying to stay off my phone, but here we are

[–] cagnulein@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

ARadar to connect to my Garmin Varia for my commutes and rides!

[–] cmatthewssmith@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Gentler Streak, HeartWatch & AutoSleep, Training Today, CardioBot and Hello Weather.

[–] limeblast@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What does Training Today provide that Gentler Streak doesn’t?

[–] cmatthewssmith@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

A simple scale from 1-10

[–] Dismal_Library_6436@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Here are my favorite third party apps:

WorkOutDoors - Offline maps!

Just Press Record - If you set it as a complication, as soon as you press it it starts recording and you'll be able to see the recording on all your devices and get a transcription of what you said.

Athlytic - Basically turns your Apple Watch into a Whoop strap for much cheaper.

Watch for Tesla - Control my Tesla from my Watch + turns it into the key for my Tesla

MiniCord - Discord for my Watch. I only use it for messages

Pro Compass For Watch - It's similar to the built in compass app BUT it actually shows your waypoints on an actual freaking map (it's mind blowing that the stock compass app doesn't have this)

ThermoWatch - Control Nest thermostat from Watch

uBrowser - Browser for the Watch.

Hello Weather - The new Apple weather app requires too many clicks to see what I want. Hello Weather shows me it much faster.

[–] Strvctvred@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Liking the look and sound of Athlytic! Good shout.

[–] DoneWithTheGrind@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I will give uBrowser a try.

Note the Apple Watch natively supports some web browsing if you ask Siri to “Search web for…” and click then click “open page” on the results.

Thanks for the detailed app write-ups!

[–] Open_Bug_4196@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just adding that you don’t need to ask Siri, you simply can create shortcut and expose it to the watch, from there you can use it in many ways, including the action button

[–] kschrader@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Do you have a link to Pro Compass? Can’t find it anywhere.

[–] Dismal_Library_6436@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It’s hard to find because it’s only available on the Watch. So you have to search on the App Store directly on your Watch. I don’t think I can link to it

[–] finetune@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was able to find it here

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pro-compass-for-watch/id1480791726

[–] Dismal_Library_6436@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks!!

[–] connectingthedogs@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What do you use Just press Record for? There are probably a bunch of things but I just never think of it.

[–] FirewallFrank@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Voice in a Can. Carrot weather. The Oregon trail step tracker.

[–] little_blu_eyez@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I remember when I had a Fitbit I heard about this app and was jealous I couldn’t get it. I am now running to the App Store

[–] cinnysuelou@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Oregon Trail Steptracker?!?! Technology is amazing.

[–] techtom10@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Streamlets. Plays radio from the watch. Handy if I don't have my phone and I don't want my girlfriend to hear me pooping.

[–] -AdamTheGreat-@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is gonna be super boring, but my 2FA apps. Especially Duo.

[–] StorytellingGiant@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’m about to go through all of my accounts and make sure 2FA is on where available. Currently everything’s spread across a few different auth apps but I’d love solid Watch support that won’t be yanked later.

Is Duo a winner? Any other favorites?

[–] Indianianite@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

SwingU is great if you’re a golfer

[–] ALLST6R@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Somebody let me know if there is an app that lets you control Wiser TRVs from your watch pls

[–] LeetGeek84@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Carrot weather. Lumy.

[–] redditonthanet@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Spotify

[–] marcelocampiglia@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Fitness and Workout apps

[–] StorytellingGiant@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not sure why you got downvoted. Workout has come a long way, even featuring running power from the wrist. Unless I need a live map, it’s my go-to nowadays.

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[–] MentallyStrongest@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Clockology

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