30 Essential Wellness Apps - Bywater Kent Support Services
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30 Essential Wellness Apps
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Fitness
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Your Complete Guide to Health & Wellness

Maintaining a balanced lifestyle can be difficult. Whether you want to improve fitness, manage stress, eat well, or build better daily habits, the right app can help. This curated list of 30 wellness apps covers workout tracking, meditation, nutrition planning, and mental health support.

Each app is available in the UK on both the Android Store (Android) and the Apple App Store (iOS), so they’re accessible on any device. From beginners to seasoned wellness enthusiasts, you’ll find options to suit every level and goal.

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FITNESS & WORKOUTS

Sworkit
Sworkit
Quick Workouts

Customisable workout plans that fit your schedule and fitness level. From 5-minute quickies to full routines - strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching. No equipment needed.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Strava
Strava
Social Fitness

The social network for athletes. Track runs, rides, and workouts. Join challenges, compete with friends, and discover popular routes in your area.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
JEFIT
JEFIT
Gym Training

Weight training and fitness tracker with detailed exercise database. Log workouts, track progress, and follow structured workout routines. Ideal for gym-goers.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Fitbit
Fitbit
Daily Tracking

Complete health and fitness companion. Track steps, calories, heart rate, sleep, and workouts. Syncs with Fitbit devices but works standalone too.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Couch to 5K
Couch to 5K
Beginners

Official NHS-backed running programme. Gets complete beginners running 5K in just 9 weeks through guided audio coaching. Perfect for starting your fitness journey.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
MapMyFitness
MapMyFitness
All Activities

Track any workout - running, cycling, walking, gym sessions. Route mapping, audio coaching, and nutrition tracking all in one.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
7 Minute Workout
7 Minute Workout
Busy Schedules

Science-backed high-intensity circuit training. 12 exercises in 7 minutes - no equipment needed. Perfect for busy schedules.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Adidas Running
Adidas Running
Runners

GPS running tracker with audio coaching, training plans, and progress tracking. Join challenges and connect with a global community.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Workout Trainer
Workout Trainer AI
Home Workouts

Thousands of free workouts with audio and video guidance. Customise routines for any fitness goal - from weight loss to muscle building.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Nike Run Club
Nike Run Club
Running

Free running app with 300+ guided audio runs, personalised coaching plans, and global challenges. Track every run with GPS precision.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
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MINDFULNESS & MENTAL HEALTH

Headspace
Headspace
Guided Meditation

UK-founded meditation and mindfulness app with hundreds of guided sessions. Sleep sounds, breathing exercises, and stress management tools.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Calm
Calm
Sleep & Relaxation

Award-winning app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Features Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, breathing programmes, and masterclasses.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
My Possible Self
My Possible Self
UK NHS Users

Mental health app developed by UK mental health experts. Tools for managing anxiety, improving mood, and tracking mental wellbeing. NHS-recommended.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Happify
Happify
Positive Psychology

Science-based games and activities to reduce stress and build resilience. Track your emotional wellbeing and develop positive thinking patterns.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
MoodTools
MoodTools
Depression Support

Clinical depression and anxiety support toolkit. Includes mood diary, thought diary, safety plan, and suicide prevention resources. Based on CBT principles.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
SAM
SAM
Anxiety Management

UK-developed anxiety management app with 25+ self-help tools. Track anxious thoughts, understand triggers, and learn coping strategies.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Daylio
Daylio
Mood Tracking

Micro-diary and mood tracker. Log your mood and activities without typing. Identify patterns, set goals, and track mental health trends over time.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Insight Timer
Insight Timer
Free Meditation

World's largest free meditation library with 250,000+ guided meditations. Sleep music, talks from mindfulness experts, and meditation timer.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
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NUTRITION & DIET

MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal
Calorie Counting

Comprehensive food diary and calorie counter with 14+ million foods. Barcode scanner, recipe importer, and macro tracking. Integrates with fitness apps.

Android QR
Android
iOS QR
iOS
Fooducate
Fooducate
Healthy Choices

Food scanner and nutrition educator. Grade foods based on nutritional value, get healthier alternatives, and track eating habits.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
Noom
Noom
Weight Loss

Psychology-based weight loss programme. Personal coaching, food logging, and behaviour change education. Available throughout UK.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
Kitchen Stories
Kitchen Stories
Recipe Ideas

Recipe app with step-by-step photo and video instructions. Meal planning, grocery lists, and cooking techniques. Perfect for home cooks.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
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BRAIN TRAINING & SLEEP

Lumosity
Lumosity
Brain Games

Brain training games designed by neuroscientists. Exercises for memory, attention, flexibility, speed, and problem-solving. Track cognitive performance over time.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle
Smart Alarms

Intelligent alarm clock that tracks sleep patterns and wakes you during light sleep. Sleep analysis, snore detection, and sleep aid sounds.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
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HYDRATION & LIFESTYLE

WaterMinder
Water Tracker
Hydration Goals

Water intake tracker with personalised hydration goals. Reminders, Apple Watch support, and hydration history. Available on both platforms.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
Charity Miles
Charity Miles
Giving Back

Turn your walks, runs, and bike rides into charity donations. Corporate sponsors donate money based on your miles to the charity of your choice.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
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SOCIAL SUPPORT & COMMUNITY

Meetup
Meetup
Finding Groups

Find and join local groups based on your interests - from fitness classes to mental health support groups. Build real-world connections.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
TalkLife
TalkLife
Peer Support

Welcoming peer support community for mental health. Share thoughts anonymously, connect with people who understand, and feel heard 24/7. Ages 16+. 4.7-star rating.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
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PRODUCTIVITY & HABITS

Habitica
Habitica
Gamification

Gamify your life! Turn tasks, habits, and goals into a role-playing game. Level up your character by completing real-life objectives.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS
Forest
Forest
Focus Time

Stay focused and build productive habits. Plant virtual trees that grow when you stay off your phone. Real trees get planted through partner organisations.

Android QR
Android
App Store QR
iOS