8 Apple Watch apps you should be using in 2025

One of the best parts of owning an Apple Watch is discovering new apps that make life easier, more productive, and just plain fun. The Apple Watch App Store is packed with options that can take your smartwatch experience from good to great, whether you want to track workouts, manage your schedule, or simply engage in some lighthearted fun.

With third-party developers continually pushing the boundaries, your Apple Watch can do even more than you imagined. But with so many choices and new apps being added daily, finding the right ones can feel like a treasure hunt. That’s why we’ve rounded up eight must-have Apple Watch apps for 2025, so you can skip the search and start enjoying them right away.

8 Apple Watch apps you should be using in 2025

1. Autosleep

2. Hit The island

3. Just Press Record

4. Night Sky

5. Parrity

6. Petey

7. Spotify

8. WorkOutDoors

1. Autosleep

Getting quality sleep is easier when you know what’s affecting it, and AutoSleep gives you all the insights you need. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it automatically tracks when you fall asleep and wake up, analysing your sleep duration, movement, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels. Even if you don’t wear your Apple Watch to bed, AutoSleep can still estimate your sleep based on when you take it off and put it back on. 

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The app also offers a complete breakdown of your sleep with features like sleep rings, readiness scores, and Apple Sleep Stages integration. It also tracks sleep apnea, respiration rate, wrist temperature, and environmental noise. Additionally, the smart alarm wakes you up at the right time, so you start your day feeling refreshed. Best of all, there are no subscriptions, just a one-time purchase with complete privacy and no data uploads.

2. Hit The island

Hit The Island takes the simple idea of bouncing a ball off the Dynamic Island and turns it into a fun, arcade-style challenge. The goal is straightforward: keep the ball in play, hit the island, and rack up points. But things get tougher as you go, and soon the ball speeds up, clones itself, and your paddle shrinks.

Power-ups add even more surprises, keeping each round fresh and unpredictable. The Apple Watch version keeps the fun while optimising controls for a smaller screen, making it perfect for gaming on the go. There are also new modes like Jump Up, Aim, Break Bricks, and Shooter and the latest update added a festive Santa mode for some winter fun.

3. Just Press Record

Looking for an easy way to capture thoughts and ideas on the go? Just Press Record is the app for the job. With just one tap, you can dictate ideas, make lists, or capture moments straight from your Apple Watch. It syncs automatically with iCloud, so your recordings are available across all your Apple devices. 

The app also transcribes your speech into searchable text in over 30 languages. You can edit both audio and text, start recordings hands-free with Siri or Shortcuts, and enjoy unlimited recording time with playback speed adjustments. Organising your recordings is simple, with search options by filename or content as well as sharing options for audio and transcriptions across apps and social media.

4. Night Sky

Night Sky turns your Apple Watch into a personal planetarium. It helps you identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites right from your wrist. The app’s Sky Tags feature lets you mark celestial objects for future reference, adding astrophotography images and notes. There’s also a Connected Stargazing feature, allowing you to stargaze with friends via FaceTime. For those curious about the depths of space, Night Sky now offers access to over 1.7 billion stars with ultra-deep zoom. You can also explore the internal structures of planets, map Aurora activity near you, and even use AR to bring stars and planets into your world.

5. Parrity

Suppose you’re on the go, your phone’s in your pocket or bag, but you still want to browse the web. Parrity lets you do just that, straight from your Apple Watch. It uses your iPhone to load and stream web content, allowing you to search with Google, DuckDuckGo, or Wikipedia, and access sites via Siri or Scribble.

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While browsing can be a bit slow, Parrity’s page caching feature lets you load websites while you’re near your iPhone, so you can read them later without needing your phone. The app is perfect for checking articles or websites on the go, and you can manage history, click links, and even preload pages for offline use.

6. Petey

Need AI help on the go? Petey puts OpenAI’s GPT model right on your Apple Watch, letting you ask questions, generate text, or play your favourite Apple Music tracks, all from your wrist. You can also create playlists, find locations on Maps, and preview links you share with Petey. 

Furthermore, the text-to-speech feature can read responses aloud, so you stay hands-free. You can even add Petey as a complication for quick access and use Shortcuts to make it part of your routine. And those wanting to experience the power of GPT-4 can get it with an optional in-app purchase. Petey also lets you send answers to your iPhone, share conversations, and get live updates through Live Activities.

7. Spotify

Spotify is already a go-to for music and podcasts, and the Apple Watch version makes it even easier to enjoy on the go. If you’re a Premium user, you can download music straight to your watch for offline listening. On the free tier, you can still skip tracks, control playback, browse playlists, and catch up on your favourite podcasts, all right from your wrist.

The app also syncs perfectly with your Wi-Fi, so you can control playback on your smart speakers when you’re at home. Additionally, if you’re into podcasts, you can adjust playback speed, discover new content, and keep your playlist and podcast library up to date.

8. WorkOutDoors

Imagine you’re hiking a remote trail, with no cell service, the weather is shifting, and you need up-to-date stats. That’s where WorkOutDoors comes in. The app turns your Apple Watch into an all-in-one outdoor companion, tracking everything from pace to heart rate and cadence, even when you’re offline. You can customise your workout screen, set real-time alerts for things like high heart rate or low speed, and even navigate using offline topographic maps and GPS trails.

The app also integrates with Apple’s running metrics and supports Bluetooth sensors for heart rate, cadence, and power. Best of all, it’s a one-time purchase and there are no subscriptions or hidden costs.

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These are some of the top Apple Watch apps you can use in 2025. Out of these, which one do you plan to install right away? Do let us know in the comments below.