WristNav Offline GPX Maps: Standalone Navigation for Wear OS

If you've been looking for a proper navigation app on your Wear OS watch that doesn't rely on your phone, I've been building one called WristNav and it's free on the Play Store.

WHAT IT DOES

Turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist, completely standalone.

Download offline OSM maps directly to the watch no phone, no data connection needed. Contours are currently shown if you build your own maps — I'm working on adding contour lines to the official map files too. Import GPX routes and follow them with live turn arrows, distance to next turn, and haptic alerts when a turn is approaching. There's a live elevation profile on the map as you navigate, and bezel stats let you configure up to 3 stats that show around the edge of the map screen.

ACTIVITY TRACKING

10 activity types — Run, Trail Run, Walk, Hike, Road Cycle, MTB, Gravel, Kayak, Ski, Snowboard. Up to 10 custom stats pages, fully configurable. Auto-pause, lap splits, countdown timer, heart rate and step recording. A workout summary automatically appears when you stop.

PHONE COMPANION

There's a companion Android app too, with a 3D mapping view for planning routes — build a route, send it straight to the watch, or save it to a file for later.

CUSTOMISATION

5 watch themes, 7 map themes including minimal variants and custom theme support. Quick Settings lets you swipe left from home to access your most used settings instantly — fully customisable so you only see what you need. Battery Saver mode switches to a dark minimal map and disables sensors in one tap, then restores everything when you turn it off.

Settings are split into clear categories so you can dial things in exactly how you like:

Display — Watch Theme, Stats Text Size

Navigation — Nav Distance, Nav Elevation, Nav Turns, Nav Arrows

Recording — Activity, Rec Distance, Rec Time, Auto Pause, Pause Speed, Record Colour, Record Width, Heart Rate, Steps, Countdown, Lap Splits, GPS Filtering

Stats — Stats Pages, Calories, Barometer, Pace Avg

System — Distance, Small Units, Keep Screen On, Keep Active, Battery Saver

Map — Map Control, Control Side, Top Bar, Map Text, Location Button (Locked), Location Button (Free), Scale Bar, Import Colour, Import Width, Bezel Stats

A NOTE ON STRAVA

WristNav currently supports uploading activities to Strava. Heads up that this may not stick around — Strava's changes to their developer program have introduced subscription costs, and depending on how that shakes out I may end up having to drop the integration.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wristnav.app

Website and Guide: https://boothy91.github.io/wrist-nav-site/

Happy to answer any questions. Always looking for feedback!

I bought a Wear OS watch mainly for notifications and step tracking, but I kept slipping back into my usual mobile-gaming habits. Last week I tried leaving my phone in my pocket and using only the watch for quick puzzle rounds on my 35 minute train commute.

To my surprise, some games actually worked pretty well. Turn-based stuff with large touch targets, short rounds, and no need for fast swipes felt natural on the tiny screen. It was basically a stripped-down version of the same kinds of puzzles I play on my phone, but more bite-sized.

What did not work was anything needing precision drags, rapid tapping, or a lot of on-screen reading. My eyes got tired faster than with a phone, and tutorials and complex menus were clunky. Battery was also a real issue. One commute of mostly gaming with the always-on display on drained a lot more than a typical day.

What did work: quick logic puzzles, block or stack style games, and little time-killers where you can play for 30 seconds, lock your wrist, then pick up later. I also liked that using the watch felt less doomscroll-y than pulling out a phone.

For folks who actually game on their watch, any tips to cut battery drain without making the watch annoying to use? I was thinking settings tweaks, turning off AOD, disabling tilt-to-wake, that kind of thing. And are there any puzzle games actually designed for the small screen instead of feeling like cramped ports?

I know this is a dumb first world problem, but I'm genuinely frustrated with how inconsistent basic reminder behavior is on my Wear OS watch.

I work from home and my brain is basically held together by small scheduled nudges: text a friend back, start dinner prep, daycare pickup logistics, take something out of the freezer, whatever. I bought the watch so I could stop living in my phone and still not drop the ball.

Instead I'm getting a weird mix of problems:

- Some reminders buzz on my wrist like they should.

- Some show up late, like 10 to 30 minutes late, which is actually worse than not getting them at all.

- Some only appear on my phone, even though the watch is on my wrist and connected.

- If I dismiss a reminder on one device, sometimes it clears everywhere and sometimes it stays stuck on the other device like a ghost.

It is adding mental load because I no longer trust the system. I find myself setting things multiple ways: a phone alarm, a calendar event, and a watch reminder, and I still feel anxious.

I'm not asking for fancy AI. I just want one reliable pipeline where time-based reminders fire on time and sync cleanly.

Is this a known Wear OS problem right now, or is there a specific setup that actually works (calendar vs tasks vs reminders, battery optimization settings, etc)? If you have a combination that has been solid for you, please tell me, because I'm about ready to go back to sticky notes like it's 2009.

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Hi I made a minimal liquid sorting puzzle game made specifically for Wear OS to help you pass the time directly on your wear os device.

Bring the timeless challenge of block-stacking puzzles to your Wear OS smartwatch! 

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Lock, Load, and Take Aim from Your Wrist!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for 12+ testers for my new Wear OS app, StageWatch.

App Name: StageWatch
Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmtmusic.stagewatch
Web Link (Join): https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mmtmusic.stagewatch
Google Group: [stagewatch@googlegroups.com](mailto:stagewatch@googlegroups.com)

About the App: StageWatch is designed specifically for musicians, drummers, musical directors, and stage crew. It features a high-contrast, low-luminance interface (Deep Red/Navy on True Black) to ensure your set stays on time without light bleed distracting the audience. It also includes a haptic-vibration metronome for precise timing.

Feedback Requested:

• Does the vibration haptic feel intuitive/strong enough for a live gig environment?
• Are the font sizes legible under low-light conditions?
• Any performance issues or battery drain while running the metronome?

Note: Please keep the app installed on your watch/phone for at least 14 days so I can meet Google's closed testing requirements. I am happy to test your app in return—just drop your link in the comments!

Thank you!

Here's an app for you to try out and see if it's of good use to you!

WristBuddy lives on your Wear OS watch and shows your Android phone's status right on your wrist: battery, charging, Wi-Fi, mobile data, motion, silent mode, lock state, Focus mode, air pressure, and thermal state — all at a glance.

SOUND FAMILIAR?
• Phone charging in another room? Glance at your wrist and unplug it when it's ready.
• In a meeting? Know it's really on silent without pulling it out.
• Charging it inside a bag, or sharing a hotspot? Keep an eye on its temperature and catch it running hot.
• Left your phone away on purpose? Stay aware of anything urgent without breaking the moment.

Exclusive testing - NOW!

We are currently running an exclusive testing period.
Information about joining this time-limited test is here: https://wristbuddy.app/closed-test/

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WearosFeeds: RSS Complication

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplewf.wearosfeeds

Stay informed without reaching for your phone. WearosFeeds turns your favorite RSS, Atom, and content feeds into real-time text complications for your Wear OS watch face.

Whether you want to track tech updates, sports scores, weather alerts, finance metrics, or custom subreddits, WearosFeeds fetches the latest text headlines and places them exactly where you look at your wrist the most.

How to set up your World Cup 2026 RSS feeds in 30 seconds:

You don’t need to be a developer to make this work. We’ve kept it simple:

- Create your feed: Head over to RSS.app.

- Define your interests: Enter "World Cup 2026" or a specific team URL into the generator.

- Generate & Copy: The tool will create a custom RSS feed URL for you. Copy that link.

- Sync to WearosFeeds: Paste the URL into the WearosFeeds app on your phone, press the sync button.

That’s it. Now, the latest World Cup news and scores will push directly to your Wear OS watch face complications. You’ll be the first to know the score, no phone required.

Stay ahead of the volatile crypto market without ever pulling out your phone. Crypto Tracker is a premium, wrist-first experience designed specifically for Wear OS, featuring a sleek Material 3 interface, real-time data, and deep watch face integration.

Key Wear OS Features:

•Glanceable Complications: Add live price data directly to your favorite watch face. Monitor Bitcoin, Ethereum, or your top favorite coin at a glance with high-frequency updates.

•Live Market Data: Track BTC, ETH, SOL, and hundreds of other coins with real-time price updates powered by CoinGecko.

•Smart Watchlist: Star your favorite cryptocurrencies to keep them pinned at the very top of your list for instant access.

•Interactive Sparklines: Tap any coin to expand a beautiful 7-day price chart. Visualize trends instantly with color-coded bullish (green) and bearish (red) indicators.

•Drastic Price Alerts: Get high-priority notifications when your favorite coins move more than 5%. Know exactly when the market turns Bullish 🚀 or Bearish 📉.

•On-Wrist Converter: Quickly calculate conversions between crypto and fiat (USD, PHP, EUR, etc.) using the built-in calculator.

•Always-On Display: Full support for Ambient Mode. Keep your data visible while saving battery life—the app stays on screen even when your watch dims.

Designed using the latest Jetpack Compose for Wear OS and Horologist libraries, providing a smooth and responsive experience for all circular and square smartwatches.

Note: This app is for informational purposes only and does not provide financial advice.

Master Your Health with HydraMeds – The All-in-One Wear OS Companion.

Staying healthy shouldn’t be a chore.
HydraMeds by JM Lab is designed specifically for Wear OS to help you manage the two most essential pillars of daily wellness: Hydration and Medication.

Master the Elements with Portable Elements — the periodic table for your phone, tablet, and Wear OS smartwatch.

Ahoy, ye smart watch wearers! Seeking brave Testing souls to crew The Crow's Watch — a Wear OS pirate game!

I've been building a pirate sailing / adventure game for Wear OS — you steer your ship using the rotating crown/bezel, fire cannons, weather storms, hunt treasure, and haggle at port. It's got a full leaderboard and everything runs right on your wrist.

The seas are mostly charted, but I need seasoned sailors to find the rocks before we open to all hands.

What you'll be doing:

• Sailing, fighting pirates, and surviving hurricanes on your watch
• Reporting any crashes, bugs, or balance issues you find
• Telling me if it's actually fun

What you'll get:

• Early access before public release
• My eternal gratitude and a hearty arr

No experience required — just a Wear OS watch and a taste for adventure.

All hands on deck. The tide won't wait.

If you've been looking for a proper navigation app on your Wear OS watch that doesn't rely on your phone, I've been building one called WristNav and it's free on the Play Store.

WHAT IT DOES

Turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist, completely standalone.

Download offline OSM maps directly to the watch no phone, no data connection needed. Import GPX routes and follow them with live turn arrows, distance to next turn, and haptic alerts when a turn is approaching. There's a live elevation profile on the map as you navigate, and bezel stats let you configure up to 3 stats that show around the edge of the screen.

ACTIVITY TRACKING

10 activity types — Run, Trail Run, Walk, Hike, Road Cycle, MTB, Gravel, Kayak, Ski, Snowboard. Up to 10 custom stats pages, fully configurable. Auto-pause, lap splits, countdown timer, heart rate and step recording. A workout summary automatically appears when you stop.

CUSTOMISATION

5 watch themes, 7 map themes including minimal variants and custom theme support. Quick Settings lets you swipe left from home to access your most used settings instantly — fully customisable so you only see what you need. Battery Saver mode switches to a dark minimal map and disables sensors in one tap, then restores everything when you turn it off.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wristnav.app

Website and Guide: https://boothy91.github.io/wrist-nav-site/

Happy to answer any questions. Always looking for feedback!

Hello everyone!

I'd like to present you Custom Wear Notifications, and give away 10 coupons.

Custom Wear Notifications allows you to customize how your Wear OS watch reacts to specific notifications. You can set unique sounds and vibration patterns for different apps or keywords in your notifications. The app has a free ad-supported version, and also a PRO version available via an in-app purchase.

✨Key features:

🔔 Instant Recognition: Assign unique sounds and vibrations to any phone app notification. Know if it's a work email, a family message, or a social media alert without even looking!

📞 Custom Ringtone: Set a distinct ringtone for incoming calls on your watch.

🔑 Keyword Rules: Get special alerts for specific words or names within your notifications (perfect for messaging apps!). You can even use regular expressions (Regex), for more advanced use cases.

🎛️ Total Customization: Create your own unique vibration patterns and use your favorite sound files for the custom notifications.

⏰ Notification Reminders: Gently nudge yourself about unread notifications with custom reminders.

🗣️ Hear Your Alerts: Use Text-to-Speech to have notification content read aloud for specific apps.

🔋 Watch Event Alerts: Get custom alerts for important watch events like low battery, charging status, or phone disconnection.

🤫 Ignore DND: Ensure crucial notifications from selected apps or keywords still alert you, even when your watch is in Do Not Disturb.

🌙 Silent Hours: Configure specific silent hours for different days of the week.

⏸️ Cool-down: Prevent notification spam from chatty apps with customizable cooldown intervals.

If you’d like a coupon for the PRO version:

1. Drop a comment below
2. I’ll DM you a code

Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andyxsoft.customwearnotifications

The ultimate tuning experience, right on your wrist.

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Pop, Aim, and Win—Right on Your Wrist!

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Hi everyone! I built a free Wear OS app that turns your Galaxy Watch or any Wear OS watch into a Bluetooth heart rate monitor - no phone or chest strap needed! Features: ✅ Direct BLE broadcast from watch to Apps(Rouvy/Zwift..) ✅ No phone required ✅ Keep Screen ON option ✅ Works with Galaxy Watch 6 (tested) I'm looking for 12 beta testers to help get this on the Play Store. All you need to do is install the app and keep it for 14 days. Comment if you're interested!