Best Exercise Watch Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good exercise watch apps. We benchmark 250+ 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 Exercise Watch Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WorkOther - Add Watch WorkoutsWorkOther - Add Watch WorkoutsFree4.6★ (200)NoNoSep 2026
2Activity Tracker・FitnessViewActivity Tracker・FitnessViewFree4.6★ (7.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3Apple FitnessApple FitnessFree2.9★ (11K)NoNoOct 2026
4Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (182K)YesYesOct 2026
5VeryFitVeryFitFree4.6★ (33K)YesYesOct 2026
6Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesOct 2026
7Da FitDa FitFree4.7★ (221K)YesNoOct 2026
8Map My Fitness Workout TrackerMap My Fitness Workout TrackerFree4.8★ (78K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Exercise Watch

WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts#1

WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts by 晓东 林

Customize Workouts On Watch
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😐(200 ratings)
Free
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Create and customize your own workouts directly on your Apple Watch. Track your progress and monitor your fat-burning heart rate zone for improved weight loss efficiency. Integrates with HealthKit to sync your workout data.

What We Love

  • 👍 Records custom workouts
  • 👍 Integrates with Fitness app
  • 👍 Useful for non-standard exercises
  • 👍 Good idea for tracking activities
  • 👍 Seamless with Apple Watch/iPhone
  • 👍 Allows renaming workouts
  • 👍 Solved data writing issues
  • 👍 Watch becomes more useful

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Watch app not installed
  • 🐛 Poor responsiveness/stuck
  • 🐛 Exercises stop after minutes
  • 🐛 No GPS/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Custom workouts show as 'Other'
  • 🐛 No calorie count for custom workouts
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync to WeChat steps
  • 🐛 Workout names don't sync to Watch
  • 🐛 Inconsistent recording
  • 🐛 Paid app still shows ads
  • 🐛 Metric only, no Imperial option
  • 🐛 No way to log workout minutes
  • 🐛 Only renames workout in Fitness app
  • 🐛 Can't shut off voiceover
  • 🐛 No real customization beyond renaming
  • 🐛 Not useful if it's just 'Other'
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync to Watch
  • 🐛 AirPods Pro disconnects
  • 🐛 Watch app installation issues
  • 🐛 Watch app not configuring
  • 🐛 Workout not showing in rings
  • 🐛 Doesn't track reps
  • 🐛 No weight/indoor/outdoor tracking
  • 🐛 No GPS, speed, or distance
  • 🐛 No calorie display on home screen
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync custom workouts to WeChat
  • 🐛 Custom workouts show as 'Other' on Watch
  • 🐛 Can't record reps
  • 🐛 No calorie count for custom workouts
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync to Watch
  • 🐛 AirPods Pro disconnects
  • 🐛 Watch app installation issues
  • 🐛 Watch app not configuring
  • 🐛 Workout not showing in rings
  • 🐛 Doesn't track reps
  • 🐛 No weight/indoor/outdoor tracking
  • 🐛 No GPS, speed, or distance
  • 🐛 No calorie display on home screen
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync custom workouts to WeChat
Activity Tracker・FitnessView#2

Activity Tracker・FitnessView by Funn Media, LLC

Fitness・Workout・Step・Pedometer
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😐(7.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Visualize your health and fitness data with a comprehensive dashboard and detailed statistics. Track daily goals, review past workouts, and export your progress. Offers customizable widgets and PDF reports for easy sharing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great motivation with move goals
  • 🚀 Comparison Component is unique
  • 👍 Keeps me on track
  • 👍 Fantastic app to view health metrics
  • 👍 Excellent design and data presentation
  • 👍 Customizable widgets and complications

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't calculate activities properly
  • 🐛 Subscription issues and billing problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Doesn't sync with Apple Watch as expected
  • 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
Apple Fitness#3

Apple Fitness by Apple

Fitness and Fitness+
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
2.9😊(11K ratings)
Free
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Track your fitness progress with detailed activity summaries, workout metrics, and personalized goals. Access a wide range of guided workouts and meditations to stay active and mindful. Share your achievements and compete with friends for motivation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Motivating workouts
  • 👍 Diverse and positive trainers
  • 📊 Helpful activity tracking
  • 💪 Variety of workout types
  • 🤝 Ability to share and compete with friends

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate activity tracking
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation
  • 🔇 Audio issues (volume imbalance, disconnections)
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed filtering and organization options
  • 🔒 Restricted to Apple ecosystem

More Exercise Watch apps to explore

FAQ about Exercise Watch

What are the best exercise watch apps for iPhone?
WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts tops our exercise watch apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 200 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top exercise watch apps we rank are free to download, including WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts and Activity Tracker・FitnessView.
WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ exercise watch apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.