Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch is made and published by Smartwatch Studios. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Smartwatch Studios. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Smartwatch Studios and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.62
- 11,277 ratings
- Installs
- 1.2 million
- Last updated
- August 25, 2025
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 9.88 MB
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch is popular, with 1.2 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 11,277 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Strong Wear OS and Galaxy Watch integration for on-wrist navigation
- Autostart, voice navigation, and on-watch customization
- 102-language support for global users
- Large and growing user base indicated by 1,000,000+ total downloads
- Not standalone on Wear OS; requires a connected phone to function (Wear OS app is not standalone)
- Lacks Bluetooth syncing and standalone health/fitness features that some competitors promote (based on competitor keyword gaps)
- Requests multiple sensitive permissions (location, background, notifications) typical for navigation apps, which may require user awareness
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Smartwatch Studios, from Google Play“Navigate with your watch and keep the phone in your pocket!”
Description by Smartwatch Studios Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Features autostart with navigation, voice output, customizable vibration, 102 languages, options for themes, speedometer and much more!
It requires the free companion app "Navigation Pro" from Samsung Galaxy Apps.
How to use:
- Install Samsung Gear and connect with your Gear smartwatch.
- Install this "Navigation Pro" app on your watch.
- Install "Navigation Pro" app from Google Play on your phone.
- Start "Navigation Pro" app on your phone.
- Allow the app to read notifications. (Go to: Settings > Security > Notification Access and enable Navigation Pro).
- Start Google Maps Navigation and instructions will be pushed to your smartwatch.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure your Gear watch is connected to Phone and you have "Galaxy Wearable" installed.
- If the app still only shows the "Ready" message, please ensure that maps notifications are activated and displayed on your phone (Go to: Settings > Apps > Maps and enable "Show notifications").
- Restart smartphone AND Gear watch
- Uninstall from phone, restart phone and reinstall the app
- If you have a Xiaomi phone, go to Security -> Permissions -> Autostart and activate "Gear Navigation"
The Wear OS app is not standalone and requires phone interaction in order to function.
Compatible with all Galaxy Watch models, Gear S2 / S3 / Sport, Gear 1, Gear 2, Gear S.
For Gear Fit2 (Pro) use the following app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=smartwatchstudios.app.gearfit20navigation
Recent changes:
Autostart watch app
Voice output on watch
Themes & customization
Improved Android 16 compatibility
Support for public transport
Experimental support for Maps Go, Here WeGo, Locus Maps, OsmAndroid, Calimoto & GeoVelo
Wear OS support
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $2.99
- Libraries
- 27
- App size
- 9.88 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 13.42
- Launched
- April 2017
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from Smartwatch StudiosAlternatives to Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.5 thousand
- Per day
- 85
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- April 2017
Installs over time
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch has been installed 1.2 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 85 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch
About the app and developer
About Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch is a maps & navigation app developed by Smartwatch Studios.
Download Statistics
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch has been downloaded 1.2 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2.5 thousand times.
User Ratings
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch is rated 4.62 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 11 thousand ratings.
App Information
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch costs $2.99. The APK size is 9.88 MB. The latest APK version available is 13.42. The last update was on August 25, 2025.
Technical Requirements
Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since April 2017.
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