TIMEFLIK Watch Face
Lots of unique watch faces.
Lists popular and new options.
Sometimes slow and unresponsive.
Samsung
Not everything is free to use.
Doesn’t work on all watches.
A new watch face can make your Wear OS smartwatch feel brand new.
TIMEFLIK has tons of options to pick from.
I especially like the categories that list popular and newly added watch faces.
Google Keep
View the same notes on your phone.
Speak to create new notes.
Set up reminders for any note.
Can be integrated as a tile.
Can’t edit text.
The watch app shows all the same notes as the phone app, in the same order.
Remote Control for Roku
Solid replacement for a Roku remote.
Finds your Roku automatically.
Isn’t available as a tile.
Lost your Roku remote?
Maybe you’re just too comfortable to get up for it.
Either way, this remote control app for Roku is indispensable.
And don’t worry, despite being an app, it’s actually quite capable.
There’s even a screen in this Wear OS app that provides shortcuts to launch all your Roku apps.
It’s really nice.
Shazam
Identify unknown songs playing around you.
Simple and easy to use.
Doesn’t list previously identified songs.
Doesn’t support Auto Shazam mode.
AccuWeather
Important weather details at a glance.
No radar or daily forecast.
Can’t check a different location.
AccuWeather is one of thebest weather apps for your phone.
Easy Voice Recorder
Available as a tile for quick access.
Play back and delete recordings from your wrist.
Can auto-delete files after syncing to your phone.
Can’t change a recording’s title from the watch.
Easy Voice Recorder really iseasyto use.
It simplifies audio recordings on the go with its large record button on the first page of the app.
After syncing, you could manage recordings from the phone app and shared through any of your apps.
Motivation
Read powerful quotes.
Very simple with no distractions.
Can’t return to previous quote if you tap away by accident.
Some quotes don’t fit well on some screens.
No way to save a quote to look at later.
This app delivers positive reminders through daily quotes.
Just tap the screen to see another one.
Google Maps
Turn-by-turn directions.
Pairs well with the phone app.
Can browse the map freely.
Doesn’t show traffic information.
An introduction isn’t necessary for this ultra-popular app.
Google Maps on your watch will show you step-by-step directions, whether driving, cycling, or walking.
An indispensable feature is phone pairing.
YouTube Music
Download or stream music.
Access all your custom playlists.
Can’t download specific songs, only whole playlists.
You don’t need to carry around your phone to listen to some good music.
Just connect your watch to headphones or another Bluetooth unit.
2048
Fun and easy to play from a small screen.
Might run off the screen on smaller watches.
Can’t restart the game until you lose.
This is an addictive puzzle game that works decently well on a smartwatch’s small screen.
The goal is to merge same-number boxes to eventually create a 2048 box.
All you’re gonna wanna do is swipe to move all the tiles in one direction.
Multi Calculator
Two calculators built into one.
Hard-to-tap, small buttons.
Two calculators are baked into this app to solve regular calculations and convert between currencies.
The app also stores a history of results you’ve got the option to return to.
Find My Parked Car
Switch between map and satellite view.
Leave a note for context.
Find your car with Google Maps.
Phone app is hard to use.
I bet you’re free to guess what this app does.
It also lets you take a picture of the area to view the photo from your watch.
Breathing Zone
Forces you to focus on your breath.
Can’t turn off vibrations.
This is a great Wear OS app if you’re like me and forget to take deep breaths.
Focus on the animated orb as you follow the on-screen directions to breathe in and out.
Outlook
Works with any email account.
Switch between multiple accounts.
Well-optimized for small screens.
Calendar tile is available.
Microsoft Outlook is a great email client that supports more than just Microsoft email accounts.
SimpleWear
Quick-access controls for lots of phone functions.
Available as a tile.
Must install a companion app to toggle Wi-Fi on/off.
Media controls don’t always work.
SimpleWear is the only app that makes my watch really feel like an extension of my phone.
you’re free to control all sorts of smartphone functions without ever picking up your phone.
Water Drink Reminder
Recommends a drink target based on your weight.
Requires the phone app.
Can’t fix mistakes from the watch app.
This app can help if you struggle to drink enough water throughout the day.
You’ll get reminders throughout the day to consume more if you haven’t reached your target.
Scores Widget
Lets you force a refresh to confirm scores.
Really easy to use.
Sometimes has connection issues.
FAQ
Yes.
Press thepower button>Play Store> search for the app > tap theInstall checkmarkto drop in the app.
Note: You might see different apps depending on which phone is paired with the watch.
Tap and hold on your watch face.
After a moment, the watch face library will appear.
Swipe to see the different ones available.
Manufacturers might have libraries of faces only available to their version of the watch.
