dynamicWatch Companion

Sync dynamicWatch routes/settings to your phone for dwMap on Garmin GPS watch

dynamicWatch Companion - Sync Routes to Garmin Watch

"dynamicWatch Companion" is an Android app that allows you to sync dynamicWatch routes and settings to your phone, enabling offline access to the dwMap navigation app on your Garmin watch. Perfect for outdoor activities, the app lets you import GPX files, adjust settings, and browse routes even when offline. Premium users can access their Strava and Ride with GPS routes within the app. Seamlessly enhance your navigation experience on hikes, ultra-runs, and bike rides with dynamicWatch Companion.
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App stats

Users: 62,960
56
Version: 2.0.0028 (Last updated: 2023-11-05)
Creation date: 2018-05-07
Permissions
Location: precise location (GPS and network-based)
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

Other platforms

dynamicWatch Route Save to Garmin (v1.2.2)
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App summary

The dynamicWatch Companion for Android lets you sync your dynamicWatch routes and settings to your phone, and then later send routes to the dwMap navigation app on your Garmin watch without needing an Internet connection. Perfect for that backcountry hike, ultra-run or long distance bike ride!

The dwMap Connect IQ app on your Garmin GPS watch lets you explore new routes while you run, bike and hike, and already offers fast, wireless sync'ing with the dynamicWatch website. Normally the watch app downloads routes directly from the web site and you do not need this Companion app. However if you sometimes change the dwMap route when you don't have an Internet connection, the Companion app lets you take your dynamicWatch routes offline, and change the route on the watch at any time. The Companion app will sync your routes down to the phone whenever you open it, and the routes will be available even if the phone is later offline.

You can import GPX route files saved on your phone or shared by other maps and routes app, and send them directly to dwMap on your watch. You can also change popular dwMap app settings, such as activity type, on the fly, and search for new destinations and create new "Quick Route" from your current location. Premium users can also browse their Strava and Ride with GPS routes, and their dynamicWatch Collections directly within the app, and send them to dwMap on their watch.

The dwMap Connect IQ app to use on your Garmin watch is available from the Garmin App Store at https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/2750f280-82f4-4f21-a32c-57acc7ce4870

User reviews

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Pros
  • Excellent for route planning and navigation for hiking
  • Various map formats available
  • Ability to sync routes with Garmin devices
  • Offers offline access to routes
  • Lifelong purchase option considered a good value
Cons
  • Clunky and hard-to-navigate app interface
  • Requires premium membership for full functionality
  • Difficult account setup process with no app signup option
  • App lacks essential features compared to the website
  • Incompatibility issues with third-party services like Strava
Most mentioned
  • Need for a premium version to unlock features
  • Issues with account creation and setups
  • Frustrating user experience due to app usability
  • Limited app functionality compared to the website
User reviews
I installed this app so I could import gpx files from my Android device. Unfortunately dynamicWatch doesn't show up as an app to share to. The app shows up as an option to "open with" but that doesn't seem to import the GPX file. At the moment, I have no way to import routes in Android. Nice to see my routes for offline access, though.
by Neil Carlson, 2024-07-03

route planning on the go i.e. on a phone. a little fiddly but with a little practice it is great. still the best I have used.
by Colin Johnstone, 2024-06-22

First off don't be put off thinking this is all the app offer's as the main use is done from the website. I've waited while before posting a review & also tried many apps for hiking & this easily blows other apps away & is my main app now & well worth the lifetime purchase to support the developers. It can take bit of time to learn & get used to the main website but once you do plotting route is easy, see multiple maps styles & best all sync to all your Garmin devices. A+ to the developers
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