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Best Watch Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good watch apps. We benchmark 239+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Watch Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hodinkee: All Things WatchesHodinkee: All Things WatchesFree4.9★ (9.2K)YesNoAug 2026
2Clockology Watch FacesClockology Watch FacesFree4.8★ (55K)NoYesAug 2026
3Watch Faces by FacerWatch Faces by FacerFree4.6★ (56K)YesYesAug 2026
4Litres: AudioLitres: AudioFree4.7★ (2.6K)NoYesAug 2026
5Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoAug 2026
6PayByPhone ParkingPayByPhone ParkingFree4.8★ (750K)YesNoAug 2026
7Best NineBest NineFree4.5★ (17K)YesYesAug 2026
8Best Brokers Stock Market GameBest Brokers Stock Market GameFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Watch

Hodinkee: All Things Watches#1

Hodinkee: All Things Watches by HODINKEE Inc.

ENTER THE WORLD OF HODINKEE
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9😊(9.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access a vast library of watch journalism, including expert reviews, historical deep dives, and engaging video content. Discover the stories behind iconic timepieces and the people who love them, all presented in a clean, reader-focused experience.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent content and information
  • 🖼️ Beautiful design and photography
  • 🛒 Useful in-app shopping experience
  • 🕰️ Helpful clock/time-setting feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Missing/broken search and filtering
  • 🕰️ Clock/time-setting feature removed
Clockology Watch Faces#2

Clockology Watch Faces by Clockology, LLC

Custom Watch Faces & Designer
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😐(55K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#77in Graphics & Design
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Design and display custom watch faces and widgets on your mobile devices. Utilize a robust editor to craft personalized visuals and integrate real-time data like health metrics and weather. Share your creations and explore designs from a global community.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent customization options
  • 👍 Great community and designer support
  • 💡 Ability to create custom watch faces
  • 🤩 Variety of watch face designs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🤔 Confusing setup and usage
Watch Faces by Facer#3

Watch Faces by Facer by Little Labs, Inc.

#1 Watch Faces & Widgets App
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😞(56K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of customizable watch faces for your smartwatch. Personalize your device with designs from top artists and popular brands, or create your own unique faces to share with the community. Offers both free and premium options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lots of free watch faces
  • 👍 Great selection of watch faces
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable watch faces

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app and watch faces
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

More Watch apps to explore

4
Litres: Audio
Litres: Audio
Litres: Audio
Listen to the best audiobooks
Free

Access a vast catalog of Russian audiobooks, from new releases to classics. Listen to free samples, manage your library across devices, and enjoy offline playback. Discover new authors and read customer reviews before you buy.

Extensive Russian audiobook catalogFree book samples up to 1 hourCross-device library sync
📚 Books
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Apple Books
Apple Books
Apple Books
Read, listen, discover.
Free

Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)
📚 Books
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PayByPhone Parking
PayByPhone Parking
PayByPhone Parking
The best way to park.
Free

Easily pay for parking from your phone, extending sessions remotely and finding nearby spots. Get notifications before your session expires and track your parking history. Supports multiple payment methods for a seamless experience.

Start and extend parking sessions remotelyFind available parking using Maps or NearbyReceive session expiry notifications
✈️ Travel
(750K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Best Nine
Best Nine
Best Nine
2023 Top Nine
Free

Create a personalized collage of your top nine Instagram photos from any year or time range. Customize the layout, add videos, and share your year's highlights with friends and family. Supports multiple accounts and Apple Watch.

Top nine photo collageCustomizable grid layoutVideo creation with music
📷 Photo & Video
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Best Brokers Stock Market Game
Best Brokers Stock Market Game
Best Brokers Stock Market Game
Realistic Trading Simulation
Free

Engage in a realistic stock market and cryptocurrency trading simulation without financial risk. Learn about trading, test strategies with virtual money, and connect with a community to share insights. Features include real-time data, portfolio management, and news updates.

Real-time stock and crypto simulationVirtual trading with no financial riskPortfolio management with charts and history
💰 Finance
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
9
WFAmazfit - Watch Faces
WFAmazfit - Watch Faces
WFAmazfit - Watch Faces
Best collection of watch faces
Free

Personalize your Amazfit smartwatch with a vast and regularly updated collection of unique watch faces. Browse by category, language, or search for specific designs to easily download and sync new looks to your device.

Vast collection of unique watch facesDaily updated contentCategorized watch face browsing
🔧 Utilities
(29)
free with in-app purchases
10
Do! - Simple To Do List
Do! - Simple To Do List
Do! - Simple To Do List
The Best of Simple To Do Lists
Free

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Quickly add and complete tasks, set reminders, and automate recurring items. Securely store your data and personalize the experience with themes and fonts.

Fast task addition and completionRecurring task automationHome screen widgets for task visibility
📊 Productivity
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
11
GloryFit
GloryFit
GloryFit
by Shenzhen Ultra Easy Technology Co., Ltd.
Free

Track your fitness and health with detailed statistics on sports, sleep, and calorie intake. Set personal sport goals and sync data with HealthKit for a comprehensive overview of your well-being. Connect via Bluetooth to view your physical condition and sleep state.

Sports statisticsSleep statisticsSport goal setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.9K)
free
12
Anime Plus : Anime Show Watch
Anime Plus : Anime Show Watch
Anime Plus : Anime Show Watch
by Ayush Kumbhani
Free

Discover upcoming anime seasons, track your favorite series, and get instant notifications for new episodes. Explore a vast library of high-quality anime wallpapers and save them to your device. Enjoy daily updates with fresh designs and smooth video playback for trailers.

Track anime release schedulesInstant episode notificationsPersonalized series tracking
🎬 Entertainment
(38)
ad-supported
13
ABPV－America’s best pics, vids
ABPV－America’s best pics, vids
ABPV－America’s best pics, vids
American videos & pictures app
Free

Discover a vast collection of funny pictures and videos from across the US. Engage with a community that shares your sense of humor, enjoying daily doses of memes, jokes, and trending content.

Largest meme hub of funny pictures and videosDaily content selectionNostalgia memes
🎬 Entertainment
(133K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Muvo-Watch Best Movie Trailers
Muvo-Watch Best Movie Trailers
Muvo-Watch Best Movie Trailers
Find New Movies in Theaters
Free

Discover new movies and TV series with daily trailers. Stay updated on popular releases and learn about your favorite stars. Never miss a film you'd love to see on the big screen again.

Watch top movie trailersDiscover popular TV seriesLearn about movie stars
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
free
15
Anchor Pro
Anchor Pro
Anchor Pro
Best anchoring companion
Free

This app helps boaters set and monitor their anchor position in real-time. It allows for defining safe zones, tracking boat movement, and receiving alerts for critical changes. Remote notifications and Apple Watch integration enhance its utility for secure anchoring.

Set anchor location in real-time or manuallyDefine custom safe swing zonesMonitor boat movement and track history
🔧 Utilities
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Watch
Watch
Watch
by Apple
Free

Manage your Apple Watch by pairing it with your iPhone. Customize watch faces, app notifications, and the Dock. Sync photos, music, and podcasts for offline use. Discover and download new apps and watch faces from the App Store.

Pair Apple Watch with iPhoneCustomize watch faces and notificationsArrange apps in the Dock
🔧 Utilities
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Authenticator+ App
Authenticator+ App
Authenticator+ App
Authentication OTP 2FA/MFA
Free

This app provides an unlimited proxy and ad blocker for Safari, enhancing your browsing experience. It also offers a VPN manager with numerous servers and a data manager to track Wi-Fi and cellular data usage.

Ad blocking for SafariUnlimited proxy accessVPN server manager
📊 Productivity
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Best Tools in Phone
Best Tools in Phone
Best Tools in Phone
by FORBIS s.r.o.
Free

This utility app offers a suite of essential tools for your device, including a flashlight, ruler, compass, and spirit level. It also features sound effects and remote control capabilities via Apple Watch, all in a powerful and easy-to-use package.

Spirit levelCompassRuler
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
19
SuperG VPN: Watch Video Safe
SuperG VPN: Watch Video Safe
SuperG VPN: Watch Video Safe
Best VPN & Safe Connection
Free

This application provides a secure and private gateway for internet surfing, allowing access to online services globally. It features strong encryption, fast servers, and a power-saving mode to optimize performance and extend battery life.

Strong security and encryptionBlazing-fast serversPower saving mode
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
20
Hair Color - Discover Your Best Hair Color
Hair Color - Discover Your Best Hair Color
Hair Color - Discover Your Best Hair Color
Instant Haircut Makeover
Free

Experiment with countless hair colors and styles on your photos. This app offers intuitive tools to digitally change your hair color, add highlights, and create unique looks. Try everything from natural shades to vibrant punk colors with ease.

Digital hair coloringMultiple color streaksHighlighting, lowlighting, bleach modes
📷 Photo & Video
(19)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Watch

What are the best watch apps for iPhone?
Hodinkee: All Things Watches tops our watch apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 9.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top watch apps we rank are free to download, including Hodinkee: All Things Watches and Clockology Watch Faces.
Hodinkee: All Things Watches shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 239+ watch apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides over 7,000 original articles covering expert reviews, interviews, historical deep dives, opinion columns, and more. It also features a video library with content like 'Talking Watches', factory visits, and documentaries.
You can discover watches through curated browsing options. The app allows you to filter content by specific brands, watch types, or popular Hodinkee columns like 'Reference Points' and 'A Week on the Wrist'.