What's your favorite Apple Watch app for Hiking.
I'm looking for something that provide this features:
- Integration with Health and Activities (i.e. calories, heartbeat, distance, GPS map, workout etc)
- Shows relevant information while hiking (i.e. at least time, distance, and elevation)
- Works without iPhone
- Does not drain the Apple Watch battery too fast (the built-in workout app is fine in this terms, but too limited in functionalities)
- Ideally has a web interface to analyze the data (like Strava or Garmin Connect)
Best Answer
Unfortunately there are no apps that satisfy your needs.
The Apple Watch Series 2 can track your location using its GPS receiver, but it can't determine your altitude/elevation on its own. It's technically impossible. The GPS receiver in the Apple Watch Series 2 is not as capable as the one used in current iPhones.
You can, however, use an app like ViewRanger in conjunction with an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 or 7 Plus. These devices have built-in barometers that can be used to determine your altitude.
I hope this answers your question.