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Overview Apple Health integration uses a push-based model where health data is sent from the user’s device to Open Wearables using our mobile SDK. This is different from cloud providers like Garmin or Polar that use webhooks.
Why Push-Based? Apple HealthKit doesn’t expose a cloud API. Health data lives exclusively on the user’s device, so your mobile app must actively push data to your backend using our SDK.
Integration Options
Flutter SDK Cross-platform SDK for iOS and Android. Recommended for most applications.
XML Import Import Apple Health data from XML exports. Useful for one-time migrations.
Flutter SDK Quick Start The fastest way to integrate Apple Health:
import 'package:health_bg_sync/health_bg_sync.dart' ; // 1. Configure SDK await HealthBgSync . configure (); // 2. Sign in with credentials from your backend await HealthBgSync . signIn ( userId : credentials.userId, accessToken : credentials.accessToken, ); // 3. Request permissions await HealthBgSync . requestAuthorization ( types : [ HealthDataType .steps, HealthDataType .heartRate, HealthDataType .sleep, ], ); // 4. Start background sync await HealthBgSync . startBackgroundSync ();
Full Integration Guide Complete step-by-step guide including backend setup, authentication flow, and best practices.
Requirements Requirement Details iOS Version iOS 13.0+ Apple Developer Account Required for HealthKit entitlement Physical Device HealthKit doesn’t work in iOS Simulator
Supported Data Types Apple Health provides the widest range of health data types:
Activity : Steps, distance, flights climbed, active energyHeart : Heart rate, resting HR, HRV, VO2 maxSleep : Sleep sessions with stagesWorkouts : All workout types with detailed metricsBody : Weight, height, body fat percentageNutrition : Dietary intake tracking
See the Flutter SDK documentation for the complete list of supported types.
Apple Health as a Data Bridge Even if a provider is not yet directly supported by Open Wearables, its data can still be collected by syncing it into Apple Health first.
Data scope may differ. Third-party providers often write a limited subset of their data to Apple Health compared to what’s available through their native APIs. For example, a device might expose detailed HRV metrics in its own app but only sync basic heart rate samples to HealthKit. If you need the full data scope, prefer a direct provider integration when available.
Apple doesn’t publish an official, exhaustive list of HealthKit-compatible apps. The tables below were compiled from internet research using Claude (as of April 2026).
Watches & Fitness Trackers Device / Platform Companion App Garmin (full lineup) Garmin Connect Polar Polar Flow Suunto Suunto App COROS COROS App Amazfit Zepp App Withings ScanWatch / Move Health Mate Xiaomi Mi Watch Zepp / Mi Fitness Huawei Watch Huawei Health Myzone Myzone App Biostrap Biostrap App Wear OS (most watches) Google Fit / Health Connect
Rings & Bands Device Companion App Oura Ring Oura App Ultrahuman Ring Ultrahuman App WHOOP WHOOP App Luna Smart Ring Luna App
Sleep Monitors Device Companion App Beddit Sleep Monitor Beddit App Eight Sleep Eight Sleep App
Device Companion App Dexcom G6 / G7 Dexcom App Freestyle Libre LibreLink Lumen (breath analyzer) Lumen App Keto-Mojo (glucose & ketones) Keto-Mojo App
Medical Devices (Blood Pressure, ECG, Body Composition) Device Companion App Withings BPM Connect Health Mate Omron (Connect series) Omron Connect A&D Medical A&D Heart Track KardiaMobile (AliveCor) Kardia App InBody (body composition analyzers) InBody App Renpho (smart scales) Renpho App Hume Health Hume App QardioBase 2 Qardio App Withings Body Scan / Body Cardio Health Mate
Heart Rate Monitors & External Sensors Device Notes Wahoo TICKR / TrackR Chest strap, Bluetooth + ANT+ Polar H-series Chest straps Moxy Muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) CORE Core body temperature monitor Cardiomood Medical heart health monitor
Fitness & Workout Apps App Category Strava Running, cycling Nike Run Club Running Peloton Cycling, strength MapMyFitness / MapMyRun / MapMyRide / MapMyWalk General activity Zwift Virtual cycling TrainingPeaks Training planning iFIT Fitness equipment Wahoo SYSTM Cycling Concept2 Rowing Decathlon Coach General activity Ride with GPS Cycling navigation Komoot Outdoor routes Rouvy Cycling simulator Xert Performance analysis Cycling Analytics Cycling analysis Hammerhead Karoo Cycling computer Lezyne GPS Cycling navigation Outdooractive Outdoor activities
Wellness & Mindfulness Apps App Category Headspace Meditation, sleep Calm Meditation, sleep Sleep Cycle Sleep analysis AutoSleep Sleep analysis (iOS) NaturalCycles Reproductive health
Nutrition Apps App Category MyFitnessPal Calories, macros Cronometer Micronutrients, diet FatSecret Diet tracking Nutracheck Calories (UK) MacrosFirst Macros My Macros+ Macros Clue Menstrual cycle Proov Insight Hormones & fertility
Other App / Device Notes Healthify Health app Gabit Activity tracker HeyTap OHealth OnePlus / OPPO Virtuagym Workout management
What Apple Health Does NOT Support Natively Platform Reason Fitbit No official HealthKit integration from Google/Fitbit Samsung Galaxy Watch / Samsung Health Ecosystem designed exclusively for Android
