Garmin Connect Alternatives for Apple Watch

Garmin Connect is not available for Apple Watch but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Apple Watch alternative is ASICS Runkeeper, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Garmin Connect and 14 are available for Apple Watch so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apple Watch alternatives to Garmin Connect are Strava, Zombies, Run!, Nike Run Club and WorkOutDoors.

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Garmin Connect alternatives page was last updated Jul 6, 2023
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  1. ASICS Runkeeper icon
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    Just like a real-life coach, the ASICS Runkeeper app will help you set your goals, train for them, and track your progress along the way.

    111 ASICS Runkeeper alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    ASICS Runkeeper Features

    1.  Running
    2.  Nutrition Tracking
    3.  Cycling
    4.  Run Tracking
    5.  Life Logging & Quantified Self

    ASICS Runkeeper VS Garmin Connect

     
    • ASICS Runkeeper is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Garmin Connect.

    • ASICS Runkeeper is the most popular free alternative to Garmin Connect.

    • ASICS Runkeeper is Freemium and ProprietaryGarmin Connect is Free and Proprietary
  2. Strava icon
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    Strava makes fitness tracking social. We house your entire active journey in one spot – and you get to share it with friends.

    103 Strava alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Strava Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Running
    4.  Route Planning
    5. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    6.  Nutrition Tracking
    7. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

    Strava VS Garmin Connect

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Strava is a great Garmin Connect alternative.

    • Strava is the most popular Web-based alternative to Garmin Connect.

    • Strava is Freemium and ProprietaryGarmin Connect is Free and Proprietary
  3. Zombies, Run! icon
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    Zombies, Run! is an ultra-immersive running game and audio adventure, co-created with award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. Every run becomes a mission where you’re the hero, with our immersive audio drama putting you at the centre of your very own zombie adventure story.

    88 Zombies, Run! alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Zombies, Run! Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Gamification
    3.  Running
    4.  Zombie Game

    Zombies, Run! VS Garmin Connect

     
  4. Nike Run Club icon
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    Nike Run Club gives you everything you need to run better and more often-including GPS tracking of your run, audio guided running workouts, weekly and monthly distance challenges to keep you motivated, customized coaching plans that fit your goals and adapt to your progress, and...

    80 Nike Run Club alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Nike Run Club Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Run Tracking

    Nike Run Club VS Garmin Connect

     
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    WorkOutDoors is the ultimate workout app for Apple Watch, offering fully functional vector maps and a wide range of advanced features such as periodic alerts, configurable metrics, automatic laps, interval schedules, and connection to Bluetooth sensors.

    56 WorkOutDoors alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    WorkOutDoors Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Support Apple Watch
    3.  Workout Log
    4.  Supports GPX Export
    5.  Running
    6.  Apps with Offline Map

    WorkOutDoors VS Garmin Connect

     
    • WorkOutDoors is the most popular commercial alternative to Garmin Connect.

    • WorkOutDoors is Paid and ProprietaryGarmin Connect is Free and Proprietary
  6. Ride With GPS icon
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    Ride with GPS is the best bike route planner, turn-by-turn voice navigation, and tracking app for cyclists, runners, and hikers. Get the best bike computer and activity tracker available, to plan, navigate, track, record, and share your activities.

    45 Ride With GPS alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Ride With GPS Features

    1.  Cycling

    Ride With GPS VS Garmin Connect

     
  7. adidas Running icon
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    adidas Running is your personal GPS tracking and calorie counter for all kinds of exercises (running, cycling, gym training, walking, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, boarding, elliptical, tennis, yoga and many others).

    87 adidas Running alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    adidas Running Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Running
    4.  Sailing

    adidas Running VS Garmin Connect

     
  8. Runbit icon
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    Runbit combines training and play into one by taking you on a journey and challenging you to find new ways to explore.

    85 Runbit alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Runbit Features

    1.  Gamification

    Runbit VS Garmin Connect

     
  9. Cyclemeter icon
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    Cyclemeter makes your phone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans, live tracking, social posting, and more.

    41 Cyclemeter alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Cyclemeter Features

    1.  Cycling

    Cyclemeter VS Garmin Connect

     
  10. Runmeter icon
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    Runmeter makes your phone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans, live tracking, social posting, and more.

    21 Runmeter alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Runmeter Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Running

    Runmeter VS Garmin Connect

     
  11. Runervals icon
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    Running Intervals are a great way to train and improve your conditioning, speed and technique.

    90 Runervals alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch

    Runervals Features

    1.  Running

    Runervals VS Garmin Connect

     
  12. Coachy icon
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    Coachy is your best training partner for bodyweight, calisthenics, TRX and kettlebell workouts.

    72 Coachy alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Coachy Features

    Coachy VS Garmin Connect

     
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