Samsung has officially launched its new series of smart watches. The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are already available on the market and many are those who did not waste time and already have one. Well, if you are one of those who already wears one of these smartwatches on your wrist, here we bring you a list of the best applications that you can install on it.
The 10 best apps for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro
The new Galaxy Watch 5 arrive with a couple of differences from the Galaxy Watch 4, but they keep many of the features that were so popular with Samsung smartwatches from last year. One of them is the 16 GB of storage that allows you to install a lot of applications. As which? Well, the following:
Spotify
If you are a music lover, there is an application that you cannot miss on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. It is the version for wearable devices of the popular streaming music service , Spotify. This works as a controller for the popular mobile app of this music platform. Thus, you can change the songs from your smartwatch or pause playback if necessary.
Google Assistant
Another free application that you cannot miss on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is the Google Assistant. Why? Well, because once you start using it you won’t be able to live without it. This app brings all the commands you love about Google Assistant to your wrist .
Do you need to get a quick answer? Well, you can ask your watch and the Google Assistant will give you the answer in a matter of seconds. Also, it is important to mention that this works much better than the manufacturer’s own assistant (Bixby).
google-wallet
This year Google has again relaunched its digital wallet. Google Wallet has returned and now you can not only have your debit and credit cards in it, but also licenses and cards. This application incorporates the payment system of the great G, Google Pay, and allows you to pay just by bringing the Galaxy Watch 5 close to the dataphone thanks to its NFC chip.
While Samsung watches and phones come with a built-in payment app (Samsung Pay), it’s not as intuitive or easy to use as the Big G app, so Google’s wallet is better.
Samsung Healthcare
Although we have previously recommended two applications that replace the ones that come with the Galaxy Watch 5 by default, it is important to mention that not all the manufacturer’s apps are bad and Samsung Health is a clear example of this. The Korean brand’s health app is excellent . With it you can know the quality of your sleep at night or the number of steps you take per day.
In addition, you can have an accurate record of many variables related to your health such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels and calories consumed per day . In addition, you can use its routines and sport modes to train and stay fit.
facer
When it comes to apps to personalize smart watches , Facer is hands down the best. This app that you can install on practically all smartwatches on the market with Wear OS (including the Galaxy Watch 5) has a huge variety of dials so you can give your smartwatch a unique style.
Although Samsung has included a wide variety of dials in the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, the vast majority are standard and not very personalized designs. Well, in Facer you can find up to 15,000 different options , so we invite you to take a look.
Youtube music
Now, if you are not a fan of Spotify, then don’t worry, there is another very good alternative that you can try. This is YouTube Music, the musical version of the popular video platform that also has its app for wearable devices.
As with the Spotify app, you can control music playback from the YouTube Music mobile app with this one, so if this is the one you use to listen to your favorite songs, then you should download it.
AccuWeather
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro come with a built-in app that offers weather data . However, it only gives very superficial information on this topic. Do you want to have more accurate weather data on your smartwatch? Well then you have to download AccuWeather.
With AccuWeather you get the weather forecast for your area , discover the most important weather news, track the storms that can be generated near your location, etc. And the most important thing is that you can get all this weather information on your wrist.
Google Maps
It is essential to have a map on the smartwatch and for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro the best option is Google Maps. Although it is an app that comes pre-installed on Samsung watches, we recommend it in case you haven’t taken a look at it yet.
But… Why is Google Maps so good? Well, because it offers you quite detailed information about the routes and places you can visit in your area . In addition, it is synchronized with the Google Maps app on your mobile, so you can follow the directions of the destination you are going to by seeing your wrist.
Google Messages
Something that was missing in the first smartwatches that hit the market was the opportunity to be able to read and send messages. Well, this has already been solved thanks to the Google messaging application. This offers you the possibility to read the messages you receive on your mobile and send short replies , all from the comfort of your wrist.
Komoot
If you are one of those who practice sports, and especially hiking, then you cannot miss Komoot. This is an application that offers detailed information about the routes and paths that you can follow on your tours of the mountains or the countryside. In addition, it provides GPS navigation for users to avoid getting lost during hiking.
And you… Which of these apps will you download on your Galaxy Watch 5 or 5 Pro?
