# Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) — Stay connected longer

> Connects and manages compatible Samsung smartwatches with your mobile device. (iPhone/iPad app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-galaxy-watch-gear-s/id1117310635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 15,779 App Store ratings · 2,449 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 252 MB
- Languages: Korean, Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Latvian, Russian, Romanian, Lithuanian, Macedonian and 31 more
- Released: 2017-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-galaxy-watch-gear-s/id1117310635/reviews.md

## What is Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S)?

* Galaxy Watch is not compatible with iPad and iPod touch

The Galaxy Watch application connects Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3 to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors Gear S2 / Gear S3 / Gear Sport / Galaxy Watch / Galaxy Watch Active / Galaxy Watch Active2 / Galaxy Watch3 features and applications installed through Galaxy App Store. Use the Galaxy Watch application to set up and manage the following 

Features:
- Connect to and disconnect from a mobile device
- Application download and settings 
- Find my Watch
Install the Galaxy Watch application on your mobile device, then pair your Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2 or Galaxy Watch3 with a Bluetooth connection and enjoy all of its features.

* Compatibility
 - Galaxy Watch is not compatible with iPad and iPod touch

* Settings and features provided by the Galaxy Watch application are only available when Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport and Galaxy Watch is connected to your mobile device. Features will not work properly without a proper connection between Gear S2 / Gear S3 / Gear Sport / Galaxy Watch / Galaxy Watch Active / Galaxy Watch Active2 / Galaxy Watch3 and your mobile device.
* This application is only for Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3.
* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
* If you have any questions, please contact to the web page below.
  (http://www.samsung.com/support/)

※ User Agreement
Following User Agreements are required for the app service. 
Even if you don't agree the agreements you can use basic service but can't use disagree services.

[Required User Agreements]
- Bluetooth: Required for communication with Watch
- Background Refresh/fetch: Required for communication with Watch while in background

[Optional User Agreements]
- Photos: For sending image feature required access permission to access the Phone photos
- Camera
 ㆍRequired for QR Code scan to activate gear side eSIM
 ㆍDuring the eSIM activation in Galaxy Watch Setup.
 ㆍDuring update profile picture for Samsung health 
- Contacts: Required to access phone contacts to add buddy and sync with gear contacts
- Location:  Required to Determine your location from gear for weather information
- Calendar: Permission required to Sync Watch Calendar
- Notification: Required for accessing Notification Center with useful information
- Cellular Data: Required to access service when you couldn't access Wi-Fi network"

## Key features

- Connect/disconnect from mobile device
- Application download and settings
- Find my Watch feature
- Manage watch features
- Sync watch calendar
- Access notifications

## What do users think of Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S)?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 amazing
- 🥰 beautiful watch
- 👍 works great
- 👍 works perfectly
- 👍 notifications work well
- 👍 seamless connectivity

**Cons**

- 🐛 doesn't connect
- 🐛 connectivity issues
- 🐛 app crashes
- 🐛 app not working
- 🔋 battery life issues
- 🚫 limited functionality on iOS
- 🚫 missing features
- 🚫 can't use Samsung Pay
- 🚫 can't reply to messages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- Watch faces not downloading
- Sync issues with Samsung Health
- Bluetooth disconnects frequently
- Battery life inaccurately reported

**Most requested features**

- Add support for newer Galaxy Watch models
- Allow watch face purchases on iOS
- Improve Samsung Health integration
- Add ability to reply to messages from watch
- Improve GPS tracking and mapping features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,449)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-galaxy-watch-gear-s/id1117310635/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App no good

*2026-08-19, version 1.11.22021602*

App is no good. Finds the watch but won’t connect.

### 5/5 — EXCELLENT APP

*2026-08-10, version 1.11.22021602*

WORKS NICE

### 5/5 — Mark Howard

*2026-08-08, version 1.11.22021602*

Howard

### 1/5 — Terrible, Not integrated with Samsung Galaxy 4 watch? Worthless.

*2026-08-06, version 1.11.22021602*

Terrible, Not integrated with Samsung Galaxy 4 watch? Worthless. Not compatible with SHealrh? Lacking integration with any IPhone? Ridiculous.

### 1/5 — Great hardware, but locking out iOS users is a mistake

*2026-08-06*

I've been looking forward to the Galaxy Watch Ultra as a rugged alternative to my Apple Watch, and was hoping to pair it with my iPhone 16 Pro. While older Galaxy watches are supported in this app, it is incredibly disappointing that Samsung's most premium flagship smartwatch is completely locked out of the iOS ecosystem. Consumers want hardware choices without being forced to switch phone platforms just to use a watch. Please work with Google to bring Wear OS support back to iOS, or develop a standalone companion app so Apple users can actually buy your hardware

### 2/5 — Galaxy store

*2026-07-27, version 1.11.22021602*

The galaxy store itself dosent work and keeps saying try again later and I feel like there are very reduced apps and watch faces in this app please fix the galaxy store problem

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-07-26, version 1.11.22021602*

Apple and Samsung keep fighting and the customers loose.  Samsung watches don’t work on iPhone anymore

### 1/5 — Watch not there

*2026-07-26, version 1.11.22021602*

I have the galaxy watch ultra and it’s not showing up in the app

### 1/5 — Iraq

*2026-07-22, version 1.11.22021602*

I can’t sign in to my Samsung account on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Every time I try, I get Error 400 (“Unable to load web page”). I have a Galaxy Watch (SM-R810), reinstalled the app, reset the watch, and cleared Safari data, but the problem still exists. Please fix this issue.

### 5/5 — It works

*2026-07-21, version 1.11.22021602*

Everything works. I went from Samsung phone to iPhone without any issues

## Frequently asked questions about Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S)

### What does the Samsung Galaxy Watch app do?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch app connects compatible Samsung smartwatches, such as the Gear S2, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch, and others, to your mobile device. It enables you to manage the watch's features, download and configure applications from the Galaxy App Store, and locate your watch if it's misplaced.

### What are the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Watch app?

Key features include the ability to connect and disconnect your watch from your mobile device, download and manage applications, and utilize a 'Find my Watch' function. It also allows for syncing your watch calendar, accessing notifications, and managing various watch settings.

### Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch app free to use?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices are compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Watch app?

This application is specifically for Samsung Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch3. It is not compatible with iPad and iPod touch devices.

### How do I set up the Samsung Galaxy Watch app?

To set up the app, install it on your mobile device and then pair your compatible Samsung smartwatch via a Bluetooth connection. Ensure that the Bluetooth connection is active for all features to function correctly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.22021602 — 2022-02-18

- General bug fixing and improved stability

### 1.10.21040802 — 2021-06-30

- General bug fixing and improved stability

### 1.10.20120302 — 2020-12-21

- General bug fixing and improved stability
- Removed 'Contact Us'

### 1.10.20090802 — 2020-09-15

- General bug fixing and improved stability

### 1.10.20073002 — 2020-08-07

- Watch3 support
- General bug fixing and improved stability

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