Strava
Strava makes fitness tracking social with 100 million+ downloads and a 4.3★ rating, recording runs, rides, hikes, and 30+ sport types with AI-powered insights on your WearOS watch.
Best for: GPS activity tracking, social fitness, running and cycling
Download: Play Store | Phone: Standalone (GPS enabled) | Offline: Partial (records locally) | Battery: High (GPS active)
WearOS Features
Track your activities and connect with the global fitness community.
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Activity Recording: Record runs, rides, hikes, yoga, and 30+ sport types with GPS tracking.
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Strava Tile: Quick launch activities directly from your watch face with the dedicated tile.
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Complications: Add Strava to any watch face for instant activity access.
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AI Insights: Athlete Intelligence analyzes workouts and provides personalized training recommendations.
Fitness Essential
Use Strava's live location sharing to let loved ones track your outdoor activities for safety.
Compatibility
| Detail | Value |
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| Developer | Strava Inc. |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1.03M reviews) |
| Downloads | 100 million+ |
| Price | Free (Sub: £2.49-£119.99) |
| Category | Health & Fitness |
| App Size | ~60 MB |
| Content Rating | PEGI 3 |
| Last Updated | Dec 2025 |
| Requires | Android 8.0+ |
Getting Started
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Install
Stravaon your phone and WearOS watch from the Play Store. -
Create your Strava account and set up your athlete profile.
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Add the Strava tile to your watch for quick activity launch.
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Add complications to your watch face for instant access.
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Start your first activity and record with GPS tracking.
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Connect with friends to share activities and build your support network.
Social Features
Join millions of athletes in the global Strava community.
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Activity Sharing: Share workouts with friends and the Strava community for motivation.
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Challenges: Join monthly challenges to chase new goals and collect digital badges.
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Safety Features: Share your real-time location with loved ones during outdoor activities.
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Route Discovery: Find popular local routes and get turn-by-turn navigation on saved routes.
Community Motivation
Following friends on Strava creates accountability and keeps you motivated through community support.
Known Limitations
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Battery: GPS tracking significantly drains battery during active sessions.
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Signal: GPS accuracy varies in areas with poor satellite coverage.
Why Strava on WearOS
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World's #1 Fitness App: Over 100 million+ downloads with a massive global athlete community.
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30+ Sport Types: Track running, cycling, swimming, hiking, yoga, and more.
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AI Training: Athlete Intelligence provides personalized insights to improve your performance.
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Device Integration: Compatible with thousands of fitness devices including Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung.
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