Apple Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch: What is the difference?
Provides activity reports
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.
Has inactivity alerts
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
The device detects when you have been idle for too long, and alerts you to encourage you to stay active.
Counts how many calories you’ve burned
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.
Has goal setting
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
Allows you to set your own goals, such as reaching 15,000 steps in a single day.
Has achievements
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
You are awarded achievements for reaching goals, helping to encourage you and keep you motivated.
Free app
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Apple Watch ( Apple Health
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Samsung Galaxy Watch ( Samsung S Health
You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.
Ad-free
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Apple Watch ( Apple Health
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Samsung Galaxy Watch ( Samsung S Health
Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.
Has coaching
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Galaxy Watch ( Samsung S Health
The app can determine the best way for you to progress in your exercise, and offers coaching advice.