Best 2023 Smartwatches for app ecosystem

#1

Garmin’s broader app ecosystem receives clear praise from one reviewer who liked how Garmin Golf and related apps tie product data together.

#2

The ecosystem was praised as impressive when judged around Garmin’s outdoor-focused UI, features and design.

#3

Withings' broader app and device ecosystem was praised for combining watch data with scales and other health products in a useful dashboard.

#4

The Withings ecosystem is a plus for users with connected health devices, with reviewers noting that data can combine neatly in the app.

#5

The Wear OS and Play Store ecosystem was seen as a major strength, with broad third-party app access, though one long-term reviewer still wanted faster app growth.

#6

The app ecosystem was one of the biggest strengths thanks to Wear OS and Play Store access, though a few reviewers felt Xiaomi’s implementation lacked polish.

#7

The app ecosystem is a plus thanks to Garmin’s sizeable software marketplace for further personalization.

#8

Reviewers liked Garmin’s cloud sync, Strava/Apple Health integration, Connect IQ options, and lack of a required subscription, though it remains sports-first.

#9

The broader Withings ecosystem was a plus for reviewers who used scales, Health Connect, Google Fit, or multiple Withings devices in one health dashboard.

#10

The app ecosystem was useful because of partner apps and SuuntoPlus options, but one-app-at-a-time limits reduced flexibility.

#11

The Garmin ecosystem was powerful for data, apps, and customization, but some reviewers wanted stronger smartwatch-style apps or killer AMOLED use cases.

#12

The app ecosystem benefited from Wear OS and Play Store access, but Mobvoi's own app loadout and bloatware drew criticism.

#13

The app ecosystem is useful for Garmin data, watch faces, and some customization, but reviewers consistently note it is not as rich as Apple or Google ecosystems.

#14

The app ecosystem is a clear budget compromise, with one review saying it trails Apple and Google badly, while others still appreciated having downloadable mini apps.

#15

The app ecosystem was limited by the absence of Garmin's Connect IQ app store and watch faces, which one reviewer did not see as a major dealbreaker.

#16

Reviewers liked Garmin’s broader tools but criticized the split/multiple-app experience and Connect IQ’s need to catch up.

#17

The app ecosystem was limited overall, with reviewers citing a minimal or sparse app store, although one rarely missed the missing apps.

#18

The app ecosystem is weak because reviewers repeatedly pointed to no app storefront or downloadable app support.

#19

The app ecosystem is a recurring weakness, with limited gamification, weak trend visibility, data lock-in, and a subpar app experience.

#20

The app ecosystem is restrictive, with reviewers repeatedly objecting to trapped data and limited syncing with outside services.