Android Wear may not be as attractive as many of us expected, but it is still arguably the best platform for smartwatches. Since its launch, it has been gradually improving, and the devices running on it are also improving. Any good device needs good apps. So let's take a look at the best apps for Android Wear.
1Weather
Free / $ 1.99
1Weather has already ranked among the best weather apps available today and one of its top features is Android Wear support. From your watch, you can see the current weather and forecast. On the watch, it still works differently than on your main device, but this is not a reason not to give it a chance. The program is free, and for $ 1.99 you can remove ads from the application.
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Find my phone
Free / $ 1.99
Android Device Manager does support Android Wear devices, and we recommend that you at least activate it. And as a supplement – try Find My Phone for Android Wear. The app uses a link to your device to find it. You can turn on the flash, turn off alarms, turn on vibration, screen and more. Half of the functions require you to buy the pro version, but this is a high-quality, well-functioning application.
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Google keep
Is free
Google Keep is arguably the best note-taking app with Android Wear support. You get enough functionality on your Wear device, including the ability to view and read previously created notes that was previously available to you. You can also take notes using the phrase “Okay, Google” by asking the device to create a note. The app for phone and for Wear works great, and it's all free and no in-app purchases.
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IF by IFTTT
Is free
IF by IFTTT can be called the most powerful app for Android Wear currently available. If anyone doesn't know, it can be used to set automatically performed actions based on what is happening. For example, you can force the app to save your photos to Dropbox after you post them to Instagram. The IF from IFTTT contains an entire page of 'recipes' that you can use to link devices in a variety of useful ways.
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PixtoCam for Android Wear
$ 1.99
PixtoCam is a unique app that allows you to use your device on Android Wear as a viewfinder for your phone camera. There are many similar apps out there, and most work great, but we love the features that PixtoCam has to offer. The target audience is photographers, and the app lets you take pictures, zoom, use a timer, adjust the flash, and more. You can also use it as a utility that allows you to see on the watch what you point the phone at beyond your line of sight.
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Pocket casts
$ 3.99
Most music apps have added support for Android Wear, but podcast apps are not. Pocket Casts is a great podcast app that contains a huge amount of content available in both audio and video formats. Support Android Wear includes the ability to pause / play podcasts and set intervals. The app is as good as Android Wear supports podcasts at all.
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Runtastic Running&Fitness
Free plus in-app purchases
Another way to use your device on Android Wear is through fitness. You have Google Fit, which counts your steps and offers a number of other features, but if you want more, try Runtastic. This app was one of the first to receive support Android Wear, allowing you to control it right from your wrist. Great app to get in shape and one of the best fitness apps for Android Wear.
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Store for Android Wear
Is free
Although not available for some time, the Store for Android Wear is still a must have app for owners of Android Wear devices. It allows you to quickly find Android Wear apps, which is great since the Google Play Store still doesn't do it very well. All apps for Android Wear have links to the Play Store, which is the safest place to grab apps, and you can find any tips and tricks to make your Wear device perform better than ever. The app is completely free.
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Wear messenger
$ 1.62
SMS app to send text messages from device to Android Wear. Not many text messaging apps support SMS, so if yours doesn't, take a look. The app even includes a built-in keyboard so you can text your friends. The full QWERTY is not that good, but the T9 keyboard is very handy for short messages. A fun little sms app and it definitely works on Wear!
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Wear Mini Launcher
Free plus in-app purchases
Wear Mini Launcher was one of the first successful Android Wear apps, and currently has one of the highest ratings among apps for this platform. It gives you the ability to quickly find apps for Android Wear on your device. The latest Wear updates have made it easier to find your list of apps, but it's even easier with this app. If you are a demanding user who needs to easily find and use applications, you can use it.
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If we missed any good apps for Android Wear, share your favorites and frequently used ones in the comments!