6 Tips to Use the App Store on Your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has evolved so much over the years. Now, there are many things you can do on your Apple Watch without even touching your iPhone.
A great example is the App Store. You can use the App Store on your Apple Watch with just a few taps. Granted, it’s still easier to use the App Store on your iPhone, and there are many more features, too.
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However, if you want to know what the App Store on your Apple Watch can do, keep reading.
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1. Check Your Purchased Apps
When you buy and download an app, the App Store adds it to your list of purchases. You can then access that list to find all the apps you’ve bought in case you want to download them again. The coolest part is that you can access this list without using your iPhone. All you need is to get your Apple Watch and do the following:
- Press the Digital Crown.
- Tap the App Store icon on your home screen.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap Account.
- Tap Purchased.
- Select My Purchases.
And that’s it. You’ll see a list of all the apps you’ve purchased. On the right side, the app will have a button to Open it if it’s installed or an icon to download the app again to your Apple Watch. You can also tap the app to see more information about it.
Keep in mind that if you install it on your Apple Watch, you’ll also install it on your iPhone if the app is available.
2. Manage Your Subscriptions
Believe it or not, you can manage your subscriptions with nothing but your Apple Watch. Granted, it’s still easier to check and cancel your subscription on iPhone or iPad, but it’s good to know how to do it on Apple Watch too.
- Press the Digital Crown to go to your Home Screen.
- Tap App Store.
- Scroll down to the bottom and select Account.
- Select Subscriptions.
You’ll see a list of all your active subscriptions. If you want to cancel a subscription, all you need to do is tap the subscription, scroll down to the bottom, select Cancel Subscription, and then confirm you want to cancel your subscription.
Also, you can change your plan with your Apple Watch if other subscription plans are available.
3. Install Apps Directly on Your Apple Watch
You can change the settings on your iPhone’s Watch app, so every app you download on your iPhone is also installed on your Apple Watch (whenever an Apple Watch app is available).
However, if you want to install an app directly on your Apple Watch, you can use your Watch’s App Store to find and download any available app.
- Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to go to your Home Screen.
- Open the App Store.
- Tap Search.
- Search for the app you want to install.
- Select the app you want from the search results.
- Tap Get.
Your Apple Watch will install the app and place it on your Home Screen. You can then start using the app, and you can even add it to your Apple Watch Dock if you want.
There are many great apps to download if you’re a new Apple Watch user, so search around and find the best apps and games for you.
4. Make the Most Out of the App Store’s Suggestions
New users might find it hard to make the most out of the Apple Watch. Fortunately, there are many amazing apps for new Apple Watch users that’ll help you in your everyday life, and all you need to do is install them.
But where should you start? Well, the Apple Watch’s App Store lists some great apps it thinks you should use.
From Apple Watch Starter Kits to apps updated for the latest watchOS software update, there is something you’ll surely find useful. After you open the App Store on your Apple Watch—as we previously showed you—all you need to do is scroll down to find all the best suggestions Apple offers.
5. Learn Everything About an App Before Downloading It
The App Store on your iPhone does a great job telling you all the data an app requires before you download it. And fortunately, your Apple Watch also shows you all that information in a flash. This is how:
- Press the Digital Crown to go to your Home Screen.
- Open the App Store.
- Search for the app you want.
- Tap the app to view more information.
- Scroll down below the app’s ratings to find more information about the app.
There’s a lot of information you can find here, including the data the app needs to handle in order to work properly and a list of all the ratings and reviews other users have shared.
And if you want to see more information about the app, you can scroll to the bottom and select Information. This will tell you everything you need to know about the app, like who’s selling it, the languages it supports, and the age rating, which is great if you want to get an Apple Watch for your kids.
By default, the Apple Watch will automatically update your apps every now and then. But if you don’t want to wait for your Watch to do all the work, you can find a list of the apps that need an update and update them yourself. This is how:
- Press the Digital Crown and go to your Home Screen.
- Tap the App Store icon.
- Scroll to the bottom and select Account.
- Scroll down again and select Updates.
Here, you’ll see a list of all the apps that have been updated recently and all the apps that can be updated. If an app has an update, you can tap Update next to the app’s name. And if you have several apps, you can tap Update All.
Master the App Store on Your Apple Watch
There’s no doubt that handling the App Store is faster and easier on your iPhone or iPad. With that said, knowing how to use the App Store on your Apple Watch can come in handy from time to time. This is just the tip of the iceberg; there are many tips you can try to make the most out of your Apple Watch.
