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Samsung Health Review
Samsung's free health app, at its best with a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
- Android
- iOS
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Our verdict
Samsung Health suits Galaxy phone and watch owners who want one free app for activity, sleep, nutrition and heart metrics. The trade-offs: many advanced features need a recent watch and an Android phone, and Samsung's 2026 request to use health data for AI training worried some users.
Best for: Galaxy phone and watch owners who want a free health tracker
Skip it if: iPhone users: the iOS app supports only some older Samsung watches and bands, and Samsung says it does not sync with Apple Health
Pros
- Completely free on both Android and iPhone, with no paid tier
- Broad scope: activity, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, heart rate, ECG and medication reminders
- 4.7/5 on the US App Store (over 35,900 ratings) and the Vietnam App Store; 4.1/5 on Google Play in Vietnam
Cons
- ECG, sleep apnea detection and the Antioxidant Index require specific watch models and OS versions
- Only 3.1/5 on Google Play in the US, well below its App Store score
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Samsung says health data is protected with Samsung Knox, and users have rights to access and delete it
Cons
- The iPhone app is limited: its compatible-device list stops at Galaxy Watch3, Watch Active2 and Galaxy Fit2, and it does not sync with Apple Health
- The July 2026 AI-training consent notice was criticised for misleading wording
Best for
- People who want to log sleep, meals and mood and keep personal health records in one app
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What it is
Samsung Health is Samsung's health-tracking app. According to Wikipedia it launched on 2 July 2012 as S Health alongside the Galaxy S3 and was renamed Samsung Health on 4 April 2017. It comes preinstalled on many Galaxy phones, and Samsung says other Android phones and iPhones can install it too. Samsung positions it for general wellness, not diagnosis.
Key features
Samsung's product page covers activity (running, cycling, swimming, a Running Coach that builds training plans), sleep (stages, Bedtime Guidance, sleep apnea risk detection), nutrition (food logging, an Antioxidant Index measured with a Galaxy Watch), mindfulness, heart rate, ECG, medication reminders and personal health records. Overnight metrics such as HRV, blood oxygen and skin temperature need a supported wearable; with a phone alone the app can still estimate sleep time.
Pricing and value
The app is free and no paid tier has been announced. Some Galaxy watches bundle a 60-day Strava trial or up to three months of iFIT. In June 2025 SamMobile quoted Samsung's head of digital health as saying the company is exploring subscriptions, with basic tracking expected to stay free. No official price or launch date has been given.
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Privacy and caveats
In July 2026 Samsung began asking users to allow their health data to be used for AI training and modelling, including human review. The original withdrawal pop-up said server data would be deleted and Samsung Cloud sync disabled; Samsung later said only data collected for AI development is deleted. SamMobile's own check found cloud sync still worked after consent was withdrawn. Users should read the in-app consent screen and the policy for their region carefully.
Versus alternatives
Samsung Health is tied closely to the Galaxy ecosystem: Garmin, Fitbit or Huawei wearers still need those makers' apps. On iPhone it supports only a few older Samsung devices and does not sync with Apple Health, so it is a poor substitute for Apple Health. Its clearest strengths are being completely free and covering a broad range with Samsung hardware.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Free on Google Play and the App Store. Samsung's product page says some services vary by OS and device model: ECG and sleep apnea risk detection need a Galaxy Watch4 or later on Wear OS 5.0 or later, paired with an Android 12+ phone, and blood pressure estimates must be calibrated with a separately sold cuff.
- Free plan limits
- Samsung has not announced a paid tier. In June 2025 SamMobile quoted Samsung's head of digital health as saying the company is exploring subscription models, with no price or launch date set. The current product page mentions no paid plan.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The app is free, so there is nothing to refund. Samsung's page lists watch-bundled offers (a 60-day Strava trial, up to three months of iFIT) but says nothing about refunds.
Privacy
Samsung says health data is protected with Samsung Knox and users can stop sharing at any time. Samsung's Consumer Health Data Privacy Statement (updated 1 July 2025) lists what it collects: bodily measurements and vital signs, menstrual cycle information, medical records users choose to store in services such as Samsung Health, and data inferred by algorithms. Users can request access and deletion and withdraw consent. In July 2026 Samsung began asking to use health data for AI training, including human review. The notice drew criticism because withdrawing consent triggered a pop-up saying data on Samsung's servers would be deleted and Samsung Cloud sync disabled. Samsung later said only data collected for AI development is deleted, data used to run the service is kept, and it is revising the notice text. Samsung positions the app for general wellness, not diagnosis.
Samsung Health alternatives
7.2/10Garmin Connect
Companion app for Garmin devices, free with an optional paid Connect+ tier
7.0/10Fitbit
App for Fitbit and Pixel Watch, now called Google Health, with a paid AI coach
Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Health free?
Yes. It is free on Google Play and the App Store. Samsung has not announced a paid tier, though it has said it is exploring one.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes, it is on the App Store and needs iOS 9.0 or later. However, the App Store description lists only Gear devices, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Fit2, and in replies to reviews Samsung says the app does not sync with Apple Health or third-party apps. In the other direction, Apple Health can share step counts with Samsung Health.
Do I need a Galaxy Watch?
Not strictly. With a phone alone the app can estimate sleep time, but overnight metrics, ECG and sleep apnea detection need a supported wearable.
What happens to my data if I withdraw AI-training consent?
Samsung says only data collected for AI development is deleted, while health data used to run the service is kept. The original notice was confusing, and Samsung says it is revising the wording.
Review evidence & sources9
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.2
- Features
- 8.0
- Value for money
- 8.5
- Performance
- 6.8
- Support
- 6.5
- Privacy & security
- 6.0
Why this score
It scores 4.7/5 on the App Store in the US and Vietnam and 4.1/5 on Google Play in Vietnam, but only 3.1/5 on Google Play in the US across more than 1.5 million ratings. The many features each have their own device requirements, so users must check what works on their hardware.
Why this score
Samsung's page lists activity, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, ECG, estimated blood pressure, medication reminders and health records. It falls short of a leader score because most advanced features are device-gated and the iPhone version is much more limited.
Why this score
The whole app is free with no paid tier, and some Galaxy watches bundle Strava or iFIT offers. Samsung has said it is exploring subscriptions, so this could change.
Why this score
No independent speed or stability measurements were found. App Store ratings are high, but Google Play in the US sits at 3.1/5 and the latest iOS release (1.15.3, 20 April 2026) says only "Bug fixes", so the score sits slightly below neutral.
Why this score
Samsung provides help pages and a data-rights request form, but this research could not verify real support quality, so the score stays mid-range.
Why this score
Users can access and delete data and withdraw consent, and data is protected with Knox. The score is pulled down by the July 2026 AI-training notice, which involves human review of health data and used misleading wording about deletion.
What users say
- App Store (United States)4.7/5 · 35,942
- App Store (Vietnam)4.7/5 · 4,724
- Google Play (United States)3.1/5 · 1,584,079
- Google Play (Vietnam)4.1/5 · 1,584,079
Sources
- Vendor-providedSamsung Health official page (US)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedSamsung Consumer Health Data Privacy StatementNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: Samsung HealthNov 10, 2026
- pressSamMobile: Samsung Health paid subscription considered (2025-06-18)Nov 10, 2026
- press9to5Google: Samsung Health AI training consent (2026-07-15)Nov 10, 2026
- pressSamMobile: Samsung Health AI consent (2026-07-14)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Samsung Electronics
- Headquarters
- South Korea
- Launched
- 2012
- Category
- Health
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- AI features
Platforms
- Android
- iOS
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- Korean
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Thai
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Galaxy Watch
- Galaxy Ring
- Galaxy Fit3
- Apple Health
- Strava
- iFIT
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Update.Samsung began asking to use health data for AI training; after user backlash it clarified that withdrawing consent deletes only data collected for AI development.
- Update.Samsung's head of digital health said the company is exploring a paid subscription for Samsung Health, with no price or launch date set.
- Feature.Released for iPhones running iOS 9.0 or later.
Full change history (6)
- Update.Renamed from S Health to Samsung Health (version 5.7.1).
- Feature.Opened to all Android phones, not only Samsung devices.
- Launch.Launched as S Health with the Galaxy S3.
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