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Apple Health vs Garmin Connect: catalog facts
Apple Health	Garmin Connect
Free Included with iPhone at no extra cost.	Free Free to download for use with compatible Garmin devices.
iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Built into iPhone with Apple Watch integration Detailed heart metrics including ECG and AFib History	Wireless upload of activities from Garmin devices Live sharing of activities as they happen
Only available on Apple devices Many features require an Apple Watch	Mainly useful with Garmin hardware Proprietary, cloud-based service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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