What Apps Are Available for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro?
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro runs WearOS with full Google Play Store access, plus exclusive Samsung apps.
Pre-Installed Apps
Samsung Apps:
Samsung Health- Fitness tracking, GPX routes, body compositionSamsung Pay- Contactless payments- Phone, Messages, Calendar, Weather
Google Apps:
- Google Maps, Assistant, Gmail, Keep
- YouTube Music, Google Pay, Google Fit
Fitness and Outdoor Apps
| App | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strava | Running/cycling with social features |
| Komoot | Hiking/cycling route planning |
| AllTrails | Trail maps and GPX downloads |
| Nike Run Club | Running workouts |
| Spotify | Music for workouts |
| Calm/Headspace | Meditation |
Outdoor-specific: ViewRanger, Gaia GPS, PeakFinder, Ski Tracks
Productivity Apps
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack - Messaging
- Outlook, Microsoft Teams - Work communication
- Todoist, Google Tasks - Task management
- Google Home, SmartThings - Smart home control
How to Install Apps
On Watch:
- Press Home button
- Open
Play Store - Search or browse apps
- Tap Install
Via Phone:
- Open
Galaxy Wearable - Tap
Watch settingsAppsInstall apps - Select apps to install
Best Apps for Watch 5 Pro
Maximize outdoor features:
- Komoot - Export GPX routes for turn-by-turn navigation
- AllTrails - Discover trails and download GPX files
- Gaia GPS - Offline backcountry maps
- Strava - Track activities with segments
Storage and Performance
- 16GB internal storage for apps and music
- 1.5GB RAM handles multiple apps smoothly
- Exynos W920 processor provides responsive performance
- Heavy apps may drain 590mAh battery faster—close unused apps
Offline Music
Download Spotify playlists (Premium required) for offline listening during outdoor activities without phone connection.
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