Must-Have Apple Watch Apps in 2025
Introduction
Since its debut in 2015, the Apple Watch has evolved from a stylish tech accessory into a powerful tool for health, productivity, and connectivity. With each new generation Apple has steadily improved performance, battery life, display quality, and sensors.
Choosing the right apps is key to unlocking the full potential of your Apple Watch. With limited screen space and a focus on glanceable interactions, the best apps are those that enhance utility without overwhelming the experience.
At Ozstraps, we like to group our favourite Apple Watch apps into the following categories:
• Fitness
• Productivity
• Entertainment
The right app selection not only boosts functionality but also personalises the device to fit your lifestyle, making the Apple Watch a seamless and invaluable daily companion. With the categories covered above in mind, here is a list of our favourite apps for the Apple Watch!
Fitness
Apple Watch Workout App:Often overlooked, the built-in Apple Watch fitness tracker can be used for a wide range of activities with real-time stats like heart rate and pace. Syncs with Apple Health and third-party apps like Strava and Nike Run Club too!
Gentler Streak: Promotes balanced fitness by suggesting when to train or rest based on heart rate and activity. Encourages sustainable, recovery-friendly workout habits.
Rise: Helps build consistent fitness habits with routine tracking and gentle reminders. Ideal for users creating or maintaining a regular workout schedule.
WaterMinder: A hydration tracker that reminds you to drink water and helps monitor your daily hydration progress.
Productivity
Todoist: A cross-platform task manager that lets you view, add, and manage to-dos from your wrist, with support for reminders and voice input.
Just Press Record: A one-tap voice recorder with automatic transcription and cloud syncing—perfect for capturing quick thoughts on the go.
Streaks: A minimalist habit tracker that helps build daily routines by setting goals and keeping your streaks alive with simple taps from your wrist.
Entertainment
Spotify: A powerful music streaming app that allows you to browse, manage playlists, and listen offline, all from your wrist.
Shazam: Built into Siri on the Apple Watch, simply ask "what song is playing". Instantly identifies music around you, making it easy to discover and save songs with a single tap.
CARROT Weather: A highly customizable weather app that provides detailed forecasts and witty updates right on your watch face.
Conclusion
Your Apple Watch is designed to be as unique as you are, take some time to explore the wide range of apps available to make the experience yours. If you're looking to stand out from the crowd, why not shop our Apple Watch collection?
