The 12 Best Apple Watch Apps of 2020

Pillow does more than just track your sleep. The app monitors your heart rate and movement to wake you when you're in the lightest stage of sleep, which results in far less grogginess when you wake up.

The app also has a few fun features like audio recording, so you can listen to yourself snore or talk during your sleep. This serves an important function, though; it can be used to help diagnose sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Just install Pillow on your iPhone and it will automatically track your sleep through your Apple Watch.

When you're tracking inclement weather, you don't want to wait for 15-minute updates like so many weather apps offer. NOAA Radar Pro provides you with real-time updates and a satellite overlay that displays current precipitation, cloud cover, and more.

You can set up multiple locations to monitor and be notified of changing weather conditions near your home or the homes of your loved ones. Just set up the app and designate where you live.

There are times when you don't realize you want to know a song until the last few seconds, but by the time you pull your phone out of your pocket, the song has ended and you're left trying to remember a few lines to search.

If you have Shazam on your Apple Watch, you don't have to spend time finding the app on your phone. Install and launch the app, then press the button and hold your watch close to the source of the song. Within a few seconds, the name will pop up if the song is in the database — and you'll be given the option to purchase it if you want. It's a great way to expand your music library on the go.

When it comes to watch-based calculators, CALC Smart is one of the best options out there. 

Open the app on your phone to find your most recent calculations saved for review. You can expand the calculator widget, search your previous calculations, use a tip calculator, and much more. While CALC Smart is great for students, it also shines in its functionality in day-to-day life.

If you're looking to keep your blood pressure low and improve your mood throughout the day, Headspace is the way to go. This guided meditation app is a must for those in busy professions.

Sync your AirPods to your Apple Watch, open the app, and choose what session you want to go through. Meditation sessions range from three, five, and ten minutes, with quick one-minute sessions for the really busy days.

Even if you're skeptical of the metaphysical side of meditation, there are scientifically-proven benefits to controlling your breathing. Even taking a few minutes out of a busy day to focus on your breath can help improve your mood. 

Tracking what you eat is one of the most important elements of losing weight and improving your fitness levels, but it can be hard to do. Lifesum makes the process of tracking meals easy; search for the food in the app, scan the barcode, or snap a photo. If the food is anywhere in Lifesum's impressive database, it's added to your daily record.

While the app is free, there's a paid version that adds new features like custom meal recommendations (and recipes!) based on your weight loss or weight gain goals. Lifesum is also a fantastic tool for measuring the all-important water intake.

You should use a different password for each of your accounts and change your passwords every six months. If that seems like a lot to keep track of it, try out 1Password, which can generate a custom password for every account you have. The best part? You don't have to remember it. All you need to keep track of is a single, master password for the app.

The Apple Watch version of 1Password is perfect for when you're on-the-go or need to use a different computer than usual. Just sync your watch to the computer and you can log in to any of your accounts after you verify your identity.

The Find Near Me app searches for locations around you based on a set of categories. If you're looking for a bar, just tell the app that's what you need. If you want to find the best place in your area for a cheeseburger, specify that in the app. It's great for finding those lesser-known destinations that give you long-lasting memories of a city. 

Few things in life are as disappointing as leaving in the middle of a big game, but sometimes you have obligations—but no one says you can't keep track of how your favorite team is doing while you're about and about.

The ESPN app lets you track your favorite teams with just a glance. It also provides updates about important breaking news in the world of sports so you're always in-the-know, even if you're stuck grocery shopping or sitting through a business meeting.

If you're part of the Apple ecosystem, then Apple Maps is likely your go-to resource for getting from place to place. The Apple Watch app continues Apple Map's tradition of clear interfaces and real-time information.

The app is great for getting around a new place whether you're on foot, on a bicycle, or taking public transportation. With real-time traffic information, you'll know if you need to take an upcoming detour to avoid an accident or other obstacles in your way.

If you want to grab a time-lapse or a photo in less-than-ideal light, any amount of motion can ruin the shot. That's where Camera Remote comes in. This app lets you activate your phone's camera from your Apple Watch.

Just set the shot up beforehand and step back. Press the camera button on the app and you'll be able to grab that perfect picture without any danger of motion blur or shaking. It's great for taking a group selfie from a distance or setting up a more complex shot.

The Camera Remote app is a default part of your Apple Watch, so you just need to set it up. There's no need for a download.