In the last articles, I have covered the best apps to use in outdoor activities for Tizen OS. We have done the same with Tizen OS watches & Apple Watches. It’s time for One UI 8 Watch-based Galaxy Watch 8 & Watch 8 Classic to get their best GPS & navigation apps. These apps are essential on any smartwatch. Most users opt for trending apps like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Strava, but these also place a significant burden on the devices. Play Store for Wear OS has a massive library to explore, such vital apps for the smartwatch.
With the GPS or navigation apps, users can track their routes in outdoor activities. It also provides turn-by-turn navigation, helps you navigate back to unknown places, and assists you in planning your adventure. The GPS function is available in all premium watches like the Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 7 & Watch Ultra, etc. With the default GPS services, it becomes easy to track walking steps, running, cycling, hiking, mountain climbing, and many more. For the new Galaxy watches, let’s cover the best GPS & navigation apps.
1. Google Maps
I have to list this Google app at the first rank. It is available on all the Wear OS watches. It also supports new Wear OS-based watches. Google has tried to pack all the features into the phone companion app in Google Maps. It is a widely known app with accurate location and navigation services. Find any places, roads, turn-by-turn navigation, and live location, all are here. There is no match for its accuracy when it comes to GPS services. It is a pre-installed app, or you can download it from the Play Store.
Get: Google Maps
2. Ride with GPS
It is a route planner and adventure app to give you relief in new areas. You can plan the routes in the route areas with the back trails, so you don’t get lost. You can start hiking. Mountain climbing, running, and cycling through the app. You can also share your entire plan with friends or family. It gives turn-by-turn navigation, real-time location, route plans, and sharing services. It is an emerging app and has maintained good reviews in the store.
Get: Ride with GPS
3. Outdooractive
The new entry of the app for Galaxy Watch in this category is Outdooractive. It is a biking & hiking app with lots of information to share. If you are planning outdoor activities, then you should use them. It has stored a global trail database, specifically the routes in the USA. It suggests the best routes, lets you record the routes, tells you protected areas, and shows you maps. You can use turn-by-turn navigation and live location in the new places. Also, it provides plenty of sights, accommodations, events, and more.
Get: Outdooractive
4. Navigation Pro
The Navigation Pro has similarities with Google Maps when it comes to navigation features. The simple UI lets you see turn-by-turn navigation and live location on the smartwatch screen. Get the directions to the new places, and also know about the famous places. With GPS tracking, it becomes easy to track your location and the best routes. Get the instructions about roads, traffic, voice support, various language support & more. It supports a few watches, and the Galaxy Watch 4 and later are among them. It is a paid app in the Play Store.
Get: Navigation Pro
5. Komoot
We can’t keep away from this amazing app from the list. It is one of the best navigation apps for adventurers. The app was first launched on Tizen OS watches, but later, with Galaxy Watch 4, it came to the Wear OS platform. There is a huge community of users who rely on Komoot in their hiking, mountain climbing, or remote adventures. It keeps you on track and saves your route back trails. The online community will help you explore unknown areas. Further, with the live location and navigation system, you can make it easy to navigate new places.
Get: Komoot
We haven’t listed some apps in the article due to their limitations. Some apps are new to the Wear OS, and we have our eyes on them. All the apps support Galaxy Watch 8 & Watch 8 Classic. Let us know in the comment box below if you have any concerns.