ES WR0019

About ES WR0019

I’ve had this app on my Pixel 7 for just over a year now. Honestly, I downloaded it mostly out of curiosity after seeing a random comment about it on a forum. My old watch used a free app that was so cluttered with ads and “premium” pop-ups it was useless. I figured for $1.99, I could test this one and just refund it if it was junk. A year later, it’s still the only thing I use to check my stats. It’s not some life-altering software, but it does exactly what it says it will do, which is rare.

Features & Highlights

For two bucks, you get a lot. The sleep tracking is basic but consistent—it showed me I was consistently getting under 6 hours during the workweek, which was a real wake-up call (no pun intended). I started going to bed earlier because of it. The heart rate monitor during workouts feels accurate enough for my needs; I use it for my weekend bike rides on the local trail. The notification mirroring is rock solid for texts and calls, which lets me keep my phone on silent during my daughter’s piano lessons. The customizable watch faces are a nice bonus. I have a simple one for everyday and a busier one with all my stats for the gym. The water reminder is stupid simple, but it works. My wrist buzzes at 2 PM every day, and I actually drink a glass now.

User Experience

Setup was a breeze. Paired with my watch in maybe two minutes, put in my basic info, and that was it. The app itself looks a bit plain, but I can find everything in two taps. My weekly step count is right there, my sleep from last night is easy to see. It just works. The only hiccup I’ve noticed is that sometimes, if I haven’t opened the app all day, I need to pull down to refresh to get the latest data from my watch. It’s a minor thing, maybe once a week. A specific moment that sold me was last Thanksgiving. I was running around cooking all day, my phone was charging in another room, and I could still see every text from my family coming through on my wrist. It was genuinely helpful.

Pricing

This is the best part. It’s a single payment of $1.99. No subscription lurking after a free trial, no in-app purchases to unlock basic features. As someone who hates feeling nickel-and-dimed, this was a huge relief. I paid my two dollars over a year ago and I’ve had full access to everything since. Compared to the “free” alternative that was constantly trying to sell me something, the value here is obvious. You’re just paying for the app.

Updates & Support

I’ve gotten a few updates in the past year. One of them fixed that occasional syncing lag I mentioned, which was cool to see. I’ve never had to contact support because nothing has broken badly enough to need it. Looking at the Play Store reviews, the developer ESARPY seems to respond to questions pretty regularly, which is a good sign. The app feels maintained, not like some abandoned project.

Security & Privacy

I got it from the Play Store, so that felt safe. The permissions it asks for make sense: Bluetooth to connect to the watch, and location only when I’m using the GPS workout mode. I don’t see any ads in the app, and I haven’t gotten any weird targeted marketing related to my health data. I checked the privacy policy when I installed it, and it says my data stays on my device. For a simple fitness tracker app, that’s all I really need to hear.