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watchOS is the operating system in the Apple Watch. As a platform for applications, it is very similar to iOS, tvOS, and to a lesser extent macOS. Apple Watch can be used to view OpenStreetMap-based maps. However, due to the extremely small screen size, it is still relatively uncommon for watchOS applications to feature maps.
Applications
These applications let you use OpenStreetMap on your Apple Watch:
Application | Map | Location tracking | Search | Directions | License | Price | Rating |
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Gaia GPS | yes | yes | no | no | Proprietary | Free* | 4+ |
The user’s location is plotted on a topographical map. *offline maps requires monthly subscription | |||||||
Naviki | yes | yes | no | yes | Proprietary | Free | 4+ |
The user’s location and calculated path for navigation is plotted on a vector map. | |||||||
yes | yes | no | no | Proprietary | 4+ | ||
link looks broken, needs to be corrected or maybe app is no longer available(?) | |||||||
WorkOutDoors | yes | yes | no | no | Proprietary | $6 USD | 4+ |
Workout app with fully functional offline vector maps. |
Libraries for developers
- Main article: Frameworks
These libraries make it easier for watchOS developers to create OpenStreetMap-powered applications:
Library | Minimum watchOS version | Objective-C | Swift | Interface Builder | License | Notes |
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Mapbox Directions for Swift | 3.0 | no | yes | no | ISC | Connects to Mapbox's OSRM-based Directions API |
MapboxStatic.swift | 2.0 | yes | yes | no | BSD | Connects to Mapbox’s Static API for static map images. |