What Apps Are Available on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4?
The Galaxy Watch 4 runs WearOS, giving you access to the Google Play Store with thousands of watch apps alongside Samsung's proprietary apps. This combination provides comprehensive coverage for fitness, productivity, music, and customization.
Pre-Installed Apps
The watch comes with essential Samsung and Google apps ready to use.
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Samsung Health: Fitness tracking with 90+ workout modes, body composition analysis, sleep tracking, heart rate, SpO2, and ECG.
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Samsung Pay: Contactless payments with
NFCand MST (works at more terminals than competitors). -
Other Samsung Apps: Messages, Phone, Calendar, Weather, Clock, Gallery.
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Google Assistant: Voice commands, smart home control, and queries.
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Google Maps: Turn-by-turn navigation for walking, driving, and transit.
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YouTube Music: Streaming and offline playback (Premium required).
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Other Google Apps: Gmail, Google Keep, Google Calendar, Google Fit, Google Translate.
Popular Third-Party Apps
Download additional apps from Play Store directly on the watch.
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Fitness:
Stravafor running/cycling with social features,Nike Run Clubfor guided runs,MyFitnessPalfor calorie tracking, andCalm/Headspacefor meditation. -
Music & Audio:
Spotifyfor streaming and offline downloads (Premium required),Pandorafor radio streaming, andAudiblefor audiobooks. -
Productivity:
Todoistfor task management,Outlookfor email and calendar, andWear Camera Remotefor controlling your phone's camera. -
Communication:
WhatsApp,Telegram,Slack, andDiscordfor messaging notifications and quick replies. -
Watch Faces:
Facerwith 50,000+ community designs andWatchMakerfor custom face creation.
Installing and Managing Apps
Add apps through the watch or your phone.
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On Watch: Open
Play Storefrom the app drawer, search or browse for apps, and tap to install directly on the watch. -
From Phone: Open Google Play Store and search for the app, look for
WearOScompatible apps, and select yourGalaxy Watch 4as the installation target. -
Managing Storage: The watch has 16GB total with about 10GB available for apps and data. Uninstall unused apps, clear cached data, and limit offline music downloads if storage fills up.
Limitations
Some app categories don't work well on a small wrist display.
- Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook provide notifications only, not full apps
- Video Streaming: YouTube and Netflix aren't practical on the small screen
- Gaming: Limited to simple casual games due to battery and performance constraints
- Battery Impact: Music streaming and GPS apps drain battery quickly
Start Simple
Begin with the pre-installed Samsung and Google apps before adding third-party options. Focus on apps that genuinely enhance the watch experience rather than duplicating phone functionality.