The 5 Best Health Monitoring Apps for Smartwatches and Smartphones in 2025

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Staying on top of your health has never been easier, thanks to a growing number of apps designed to track everything from nutrition and fitness to mental well-being and sleep quality. But with so many options out there, which ones are actually worth your time?

We’ve done the research, focusing on apps that work seamlessly across both smartwatches (Wear OS and Apple Watch) and smartphones (Android and iOS). These five apps stand out for their robust features, recent updates, and ability to keep you informed about your health—whether you’re logging meals, tracking workouts, or optimizing sleep.

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  1. MyFitnessPal
  2. Strava
  3. Nike Run Club
  4. Calm
  5. Sleep Cycle

1. MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

For anyone serious about tracking their diet and fitness, MyFitnessPal remains the go-to app. It offers calorie counting, macro tracking, and meal logging, plus integration with over 50 fitness apps and devices.

Smartwatch Features

  • Quick calorie logging, water intake tracking, and a simplified nutrition summary—directly from your wrist. 
  • Auto-installs with iPhone setup, allowing easy access to calorie and macro tracking. 

Download for Android | iOS 

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2. Strava

Strava

More than just a fitness tracker, Strava combines performance tracking with social motivation. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or hiker, it provides detailed GPS-based analytics and a community-driven experience with leaderboards, challenges, and training logs.

Smartwatch Features

  • Standalone tracking for running and cycling, complete with GPS, heart rate monitoring, and auto-syncing to the mobile app. 
  • Real-time segment tracking, activity summaries, and independent GPS tracking.

Download for Android | iOS 

3. Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club

For runners of all levels, Nike Run Club offers guided runs, real-time coaching, and training plans that help improve endurance and speed. It’s perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike, keeping workouts structured and motivational.

Smartwatch Features

  • Standalone run tracking with audio-guided runs and training suggestions. 
  • Direct tracking from the watch with customized coaching plans and achievements.

Download for Android | iOS 

4. Calm

Calm

Physical health is important, but mental well-being is just as important. Calm (the app) helps with exactly this—stress management, sleep improvement, and meditation through guided sessions, sleep stories, and breathing exercises.

Smartwatch Features

  • Access guided meditations and breathing exercises straight from your wrist.
  • Features like Daily Calm and Emergency Calm make stress relief more accessible.

Download for Android | iOS 

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5. Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

Your sleep quality impacts everything from your energy, focus, metabolism, and mood. Sleep Cycle is an intelligent alarm clock that analyzes your sleep patterns, waking you up during the lightest sleep phase for a refreshed start, available on Android, iOS, Wear OS, and Apple Watch.

Smartwatch Features

  • Automatic sleep tracking with detailed analysis of sleep phases.
  • Standalone sleep monitoring with heart rate tracking and sleep insights.

Download for Android | iOS 

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Summing Up

AppPrimary FocusKey Free FeaturesPremium FeaturesPremium Pricing (INR)
MyFitnessPalNutrition & FitnessCalorie/macro tracking, food database, step syncDetailed nutrient analysis, ad-free, meal plans₹619/month or ₹3,099/year
StravaOutdoor ActivitiesGPS tracking, basic stats, community challengesRoute planning, AI insights, advanced analytics₹349/month or ₹2,499/year
Nike Run ClubRunning CoachingGuided runs, pace/distance tracking, all freeNone (fully free app)Free (no premium tier)
CalmMental Health & SleepLimited meditations, basic sleep storiesFull content library, exclusive tracks, classes₹790/month or ₹2,999/year
Sleep CycleSleep AnalysisSleep tracking, smart alarm, basic statsTrends, sleep notes, backup, advanced insights₹449/year (no monthly option)

Final Thoughts: Which App Should You Choose?

Staying on top of your health in 2025 doesn’t have to be a chore—not when you’ve got apps like these in your pocket and on your wrist. All five apps on this list are free to download, but MyFitnessPal, Strava, Calm, and Sleep Cycle offer premium features through subscriptions too.

Best App Based on Your Needs

  • For tracking nutrition and fitness: MyFitnessPal
  • For running and cycling with community support: Strava
  • For guided running plans: Nike Run Club
  • For mental health and stress relief: Calm
  • For optimizing sleep and wake-up times: Sleep Cycle

Try the free versions first, explore the core features, and consider premium upgrades only if you need them. You can also take advantage of the free trials if you want to. Now, you can take full control of your health in 2025—right from your smartwatch and smartphone.

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Mehtab AnsariMehtab Ansari
Mehtab Ansari is the Assistant Editor – Features & Reviews at Smartprix, where he writes about smartphones, laptops, audio gear, and everything in between. A computer science student by degree but a tech nerd by heart, he’s been into consumer tech for years and started reviewing products professionally in February 2024. He’s especially into photography and audio, often spending more time testing a smartphone’s camera than he probably should. For him, tech isn’t just work, it’s what he’s always thinking about.

Expertise 

Smartphones, laptops, tablets, monitors, smartwatches, photography, and audio gear. I’ve reviewed over 60 products across these categories on Smartprix in the past year and a half.

Education - Bachelor of Computer Applications – Nizam College, Hyderabad (2022–2025) | Joined Smartprix -February 2024 | Published Reviews & Stories - 723

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