10 Best Apps to Download For Your Apple Watch
A few decades ago, it was not possible for you to have an entire computer in the form of a watch on your wrist, but now that mere thought has turned into a reality. It all began with websites and then shifted towards mobile apps. However, with the constant advancements in mobile app technology, smart watches, and other similar devices such as Apple Watch emerged. Now you can surf the internet, schedule your tasks, and stay updated, all through that wristwatch of yours.
The best way to make the most out of the Apple Watch is to have these following 10 must-have apps for your Apple Watch.
Things
Things is a task manager in the form of an application. For $10, you can download Things, a task manager app from the Apple App Store. While it does sound highly unlikely to pay $10 for such a basic app but it has an extensive list of pros for your smartphone as well as your Apple Watch. You can add items and new tasks into your Apple Watch, which can be simultaneously managed by the Things app.
Citymapper
A transit navigation app, Citymapper is free with no presence of in-app purchases or a premium version. You can use the app by integrating it into your Apple Watch and view different times for trains, buses, and subways at once. Once you know the time or departure and arrival beforehand, it is bound to save you a lot of traveling time. While it is not available for every city, you can still check if yours is available or not.
Night Sky
Every individual has been fascinated by astronomy at some point in his or her life. What if you get a full-fledged astronomy experience in the form an app? Won’t that fascinate you and spark your interests further? Night Sky is an astronomy tool that is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch as well. Users can view different planets, constellations, and be notified about the best time to stargaze.
AutoSleep
Mobile apps that allow you to track your routine tasks and habits work well with the Apple Watch as compared to your smartphone. Since the Apple Watch itself does not consist of the sleep tracking feature, you can use AutoSleep if you intend to track your sleeping habits on a daily basis. The app only costs $3, and it’s a reasonable price for an app, which gives you an extensive list of features just to help you get a good night’s sleep.
theScore
Now if you are a sports enthusiast, you would want to stay updated about the scores of your favorite team in real-time. theScore is an iOS app that allows you to stay updated about the scores, news, and prior updates of your favorite sports teams. The app is free, so even if you think it is just going to consume space on your Apple Watch, then you are mistaken.
Just Press Record
Just Press Record is not your ordinary recording app as for $4.99; it has a lot to offer. The mechanism of the app is very simple since it only lets you press the record button and stop it when you are done. However, let’s dive deeper into the complete set of features this app offers.
The app does not only consume a lot of your mobile space but also allows you to record audio and then translate it in over 30 different languages. The recording quality is immaculate, and that makes it worth its costly price tag.
iHeartRadio
A free-to-download app with a bundle of in-app purchases, iHeartRadio is a highly simply FM/AM radio app that smoothly works on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Music streaming apps are several, but with iHeartRadio, you can stream music, listen to podcasts and switch between different radio channels through a single app. The app even allows you to listen to various sports stations such as Fox Sports for all the current updates about your favorite team’s match.
Shazam
While every smartphone user, whether you own an iPhone or an Android phone, has heard about Shazam. The mechanism of Shazam is very simple. If you have heard a song and you cannot recall its name, then Shazam can be used as a music identifier for finding out the song’s name. Initially, it was only available for the iPhone, but now it can be integrated with your Apple Watch as well used to identify songs you listened on Spotify or Apple Music.
Carrot Weather
Your iPhone might already have an in-built weather app, but if you need one for your Apple Watch, Carrot Weather is the one to choose. Ranging from weather forecasts near you to customize how you intend to view the weather reports, all these features can be directly accessed through your Apple Watch. Surprisingly, for only $4.99, the app has a full-fledged augmented reality mode that gives you a visually appealing experience in checking the weather.
PCalc Lite
It surely comes as a surprise to many Apple Watch users that the device does not have a built-in calculator. But do not fret, as PCalc Lite, a free iOS calculator app can be downloaded easily on the Apple Watch. It has a paid version too, which costs $10. It is better to download its free version PCalc Lite since it offers all the commonly required features.
