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Pubu Wear - Smart Watch App
Score Overview
3.5
Overall Rating
3.3
App Store
3.7
Google Play
500K+Google Play Downloads
Pubu Wear
Pubu Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Free
Pubu Wear is a free smartwatch companion app for health tracking, notifications, and watch face customization. Supports steps, heart rate, sleep, SpO2, GPS running, and Apple Health sync. Free for iOS & Android.
Heart Rate Monitoring — real-time and historical heart rate tracking with trend charts and abnormal reading alerts via your smartwatch's optical sensor
Sleep Tracking — automatic sleep detection with deep sleep, light sleep, and awake period categorization, plus visual sleep quality charts
Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Monitoring — spot-check blood oxygen saturation readings from compatible smartwatches for daily wellness tracking
Step Counting & Activity Tracking — daily steps, distance, and calorie tracking with daily, weekly, and monthly summaries and goal progress
GPS Running — use phone GPS to record outdoor running routes with maps, pace data, distance, and calories burned
Multi-Sport Modes — support for running, cycling, walking, and other exercise types with detailed session statistics
Smart Notifications — push call reminders, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, and other app alerts directly to your smartwatch
Watch Face Customization — browse and apply custom watch face designs from a built-in library, or personalize layouts with preferred widgets
Apple Health Sync — sync health and fitness data from your smartwatch to Apple Health on iOS for a unified health dashboard
Quick Bluetooth Pairing — fast device scanning and one-tap pairing with compatible smartwatches via Bluetooth 4.0
Alarm & Reminder Settings — set alarms, sedentary reminders, and drink water reminders directly from the app
Data Visualization — clear charts and graphs for all health metrics including heart rate, sleep, steps, and exercise history
Free to Use — no subscription, no in-app purchases; all health tracking, notification, and customization features are available at no cost
Introduction
Pubu Wear is a free smartwatch companion app developed by Pubu Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Android package: com.pubu.dafit). With over 500,000 downloads on Google Play and a 3.7-star rating, the Pubu Wear app connects to compatible Bluetooth smartwatches and fitness trackers, providing comprehensive health monitoring, activity tracking, notifications, and watch face customization.
Available on the Apple App Store (ID: 6448935455) and Google Play (package: com.pubu.dafit), the Pubu Wear app pairs with a wide range of budget-friendly smartwatches to unlock their full functionality — including heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, SpO2 tracking, GPS-enabled running, and Apple Health synchronization.
How Pubu Wear Works
The Pubu Wear app connects to your smartwatch via Bluetooth to sync health data and manage device settings:
Download Pubu Wear from Google Play or the App Store.
Enable Bluetooth and location services on your phone.
Open the app and grant notification, phone, and SMS permissions.
Scan for your watch — the app will detect compatible devices nearby.
Pair your smartwatch by tapping on it in the device list.
Start tracking — health data, notifications, and settings sync automatically.
Once paired, the Pubu Wear app continuously syncs step counts, heart rate readings, sleep data, and exercise sessions from your smartwatch to your phone.
Health Monitoring Features
Heart Rate Tracking
The displays real-time and historical heart rate data recorded by your smartwatch's optical sensor. View heart rate trends throughout the day, set alerts for abnormal readings, and track resting heart rate over time.
Pubu Wear (Android package: com.pubu.dafit) is a free companion app for Bluetooth smartwatches and fitness trackers, developed by Pubu Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. The app connects to compatible smartwatches via Bluetooth 4.0 to provide health monitoring (heart rate, sleep, SpO2, steps), activity tracking (running, cycling, walking with GPS), smart notifications (calls, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook), watch face customization, and Apple Health sync on iOS. It is available on Google Play (500K+ downloads, 3.7 stars) and the Apple App Store (3.3 stars), and is completely free with no in-app purchases.
How do I connect my smartwatch to Pubu Wear?
To connect your smartwatch to Pubu Wear: (1) Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. (2) Enable Bluetooth and location services on your phone. (3) Open Pubu Wear and grant the required permissions (notifications, phone, SMS, location). (4) The app will scan for nearby compatible Bluetooth devices. (5) Tap on your smartwatch when it appears in the list. (6) Confirm the pairing — the watch will vibrate or display a confirmation. Once paired, health data, notifications, and settings sync automatically. If your watch doesn't appear, make sure it's in pairing mode (check your watch manual) and within Bluetooth range (~10 meters).
Which smartwatches are compatible with Pubu Wear?
Pubu Wear is compatible with smartwatches and fitness trackers that use the Pubu platform, including: Watch Grace P47, Colmi P71, Colmi P73, PUBU Y9T, and various other budget Bluetooth smartwatches sold on Amazon, AliExpress, and other online marketplaces. If your smartwatch's packaging or manual instructs you to download 'Pubu Wear' (or the QR code leads to com.pubu.dafit), this is the correct companion app. Pubu Wear is not compatible with Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or other smartwatches that have their own dedicated apps.
Is Pubu Wear free? Are there in-app purchases?
Yes — Pubu Wear is completely free to download and use on both Android and iOS. There are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or premium tiers. All features — health tracking, notifications, watch face customization, GPS running, Apple Health sync — are available at no cost.
Why is Pubu Wear not connecting or not working?
Common issues and fixes for Pubu Wear: (1) Watch not found during scanning — ensure your smartwatch is in pairing mode and within Bluetooth range. Turn Bluetooth off and on, then retry. (2) Connection drops frequently — keep your phone within 10 meters of the watch. Grant Pubu Wear background activity permissions so the OS doesn't kill the app. (3) Notifications not coming through — check that Pubu Wear has notification access permission in your phone settings. For WhatsApp/Facebook alerts, enable those specific apps in the notification settings within Pubu Wear. (4) App crashes — clear the app cache (Android: Settings > Apps > Pubu Wear > Clear Cache), or uninstall and reinstall. (5) Health data not syncing — open the app and pull down to manually sync. Ensure Bluetooth is connected (green indicator).
Does Pubu Wear work with Apple Health?
Yes — on iOS, Pubu Wear supports Apple Health integration (added in v1.0.1). Once connected, the app can sync step counts, heart rate data, sleep analysis, and other health metrics from your smartwatch to Apple Health. To enable: open Pubu Wear > Settings > Apple Health > grant read/write permissions. Your smartwatch health data will then appear alongside data from other health apps in the Apple Health dashboard.
How accurate is the heart rate and sleep tracking in Pubu Wear?
The accuracy of heart rate and sleep tracking depends primarily on your smartwatch's hardware sensor quality, not the Pubu Wear app itself. The app displays and charts the data recorded by your watch's optical heart rate sensor. For budget smartwatches, heart rate accuracy is generally within ±5-10 BPM compared to medical-grade devices. Sleep tracking uses movement detection (accelerometer) to estimate sleep stages. For best results: wear the watch snugly on your wrist (not too loose), keep the sensor area clean, and avoid excessive movement during readings. Note: Pubu Wear is not a medical device — use it for general wellness tracking only.
Does Pubu Wear have GPS for running?
Yes — Pubu Wear added GPS running support in version 1.0.2 (August 2023). The GPS running feature uses your phone's GPS sensor (not the watch's) to track outdoor running routes. It records route maps, pace, distance, calories burned, and duration. To use: open Pubu Wear > Exercise > Running > Start. Make sure location services are enabled on your phone. Note: GPS running requires your phone to be carried with you during the run since it uses the phone's GPS.
How do I change watch faces in Pubu Wear?
To change watch faces: open Pubu Wear > tap on your connected watch > Watch Faces (or Dial). Browse the available watch face designs in the built-in library. Tap on a watch face you like and select 'Apply' or 'Sync' to transfer it to your smartwatch. The transfer takes a few seconds via Bluetooth. Some watch faces may show different information layouts — time, steps, heart rate, weather, battery — so choose one that displays the metrics you care about most.
Is Pubu Wear safe to use? What data does it collect?
Pubu Wear is developed by Pubu Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., based in Shenzhen, China. On the Apple App Store, the developer declares that no data is collected from users. On Google Play, the app's data safety section indicates that device identifiers may be shared with third parties, and data is not encrypted or user-deletable. The app requires Bluetooth (for watch connection), location (for device scanning and GPS running), notification access (for push alerts to the watch), and phone/SMS permissions (for call and message notifications). The privacy policy is available at: https://note.youdao.com/s/374ZX6jC. Review the policy before use if data privacy is a concern.
User Reviews
Al Fid
App Store
The app really does a fantastic job enabling so many features for the watch. Steps, heart rate, notifications — everything works. It works better than any non-Apple watch I've ever owned. Setup was quick and the Bluetooth connection stays stable throughout the day. Highly recommend for the price.
Sophia Akunne
WatchFan2024
HealthyLiving_Mom
TechReviewer_Jake
Marcus Johnson
Priya Sharma
David Chen
FitnessFan_Anna
Ahmed Hassan
Changelog
v1.0.8 — Jan 29, 2024:
· Fix some bugs.
v1.0.7 — Dec 14, 2023:
· Fix bugs.
v1.0.6 — Nov 3, 2023:
· Fix bugs.
v1.0.5 — Sep 17, 2023:
· Fix bugs.
v1.0.3 — Aug 5, 2023:
· Fix some crash bugs.
v1.0.2 — Aug 3, 2023:
· UI Update.
· Add GPS Run feature for outdoor running with route mapping.
v1.0.1 — Jun 1, 2023:
· Apple Health Integration — sync health data with Apple Health.
· Fix some bugs.
v1.0.0 — May 10, 2023:
· Initial release of Pubu Wear.
· Smart connection via Bluetooth for compatible smartwatches.
· Health tracking: steps, heart rate, sleep monitoring.
· Activity tracking: running, cycling, walking.
· Notifications: call reminders, SMS, app alerts.
· Watch face customization with built-in library.
· Personalized alarm and reminder settings.
Pricing InfoPubu Wear is completely free to download and use on both Android and iOS. There are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or premium tiers. All features — health tracking, notifications, watch face customization, GPS running, Apple Health sync — are available at no cost.
We love it, but there's one problem. Overall the app works great for tracking steps and heart rate. My daughter uses it daily and the sleep tracking is surprisingly accurate. The only issue we had was some glitching early on, but recent updates seem to have fixed most of it. Would be perfect if they added a find-my-watch feature.
App Store
Good, but the watch sometimes doesn't reconnect when you're out of range. If you leave home without your phone and come back, you have to manually re-pair. Other than that, the health tracking features are solid and the watch faces are nice. The app is simple and easy to navigate.
App Store
Perfect for a budget smartwatch! I bought a cheap smartwatch on Amazon and it said to download Pubu Wear. Was skeptical at first but the app actually works really well. Heart rate tracking matches my other devices, step counting is accurate, and I love getting call notifications on my wrist. Free with no ads!
App Store
Decent companion app for what it is. The health tracking works fine — steps, heart rate, and sleep all sync properly. The Apple Health integration is a nice touch. Main complaints: the UI could use a refresh and the GPS running feature drains battery quickly. But for a free app with a budget watch, can't really complain.
Google Play
Great app for my smartwatch. Connected instantly via Bluetooth and all features work perfectly. Heart rate monitoring is accurate and the sleep tracking gives me good insights. I especially like the watch face customization — tons of options to choose from. Notifications come through reliably for calls and messages.
Google Play
Nice app overall. I use it with my P47 smartwatch and it tracks everything well — steps, heart rate, sleep. The pairing was easy and the interface is clean. Only giving 4 stars because WhatsApp notifications are inconsistent. Sometimes they come through, sometimes they don't. Hope they fix this in the next update.
Google Play
Works well for a free smartwatch app. I've tried several companion apps for budget watches and Pubu Wear is one of the better ones. Data syncing is reliable, the charts for heart rate and sleep are clear and informative. Would love to see more sport modes added in future updates. GPS running feature works great.
Google Play
Exactly what I needed! Downloaded this for my Colmi watch and it works flawlessly. The step counter is accurate, heart rate matches my gym equipment readings, and I love the SpO2 feature. The app is completely free with no annoying ads or premium paywalls. Battery usage on my phone is minimal too.
Google Play
App works okay but has some issues on my Android 14 phone. It occasionally crashes when opening and sometimes loses the Bluetooth connection. When it works though, the health tracking is good — heart rate, steps, and sleep data all look accurate. The watch face download feature is nice. Hope they optimize for newer Android versions.
Overall Rating
3.5
Google Play Downloads500K+
Version1.0.8
Size123 MB
Last Updated2024/01/29
Age Rating4+
Supported DevicesPubu Wear is compatible with Bluetooth smartwatches and fitness trackers that use the Pubu platform. Compatible models include: Watch Grace P47, Colmi P71, Colmi P73, PUBU Y9T, and various other budget Bluetooth smartwatches sold on Amazon, AliExpress, and other online marketplaces. Check your watch's packaging: if the QR code or instructions direct you to Pubu Wear (com.pubu.dafit), this is the correct app. Not compatible with Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or smartwatches with dedicated apps.
CompatibilityRequires iOS 9.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch). Android 6.0+. Available worldwide.
Published date2026/03/14
Pubu Wear app
Sleep Monitoring
Track your sleep patterns with automatic detection. The Pubu Wear app categorizes sleep into deep sleep, light sleep, and awake periods, presenting visual charts that help you understand and improve your sleep quality.
Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Monitoring
Compatible smartwatches paired with Pubu Wear can measure blood oxygen saturation levels. This feature provides spot-check SpO2 readings to help you monitor your wellness throughout the day.
Step Counting & Activity Tracking
Track daily steps, distance walked, and calories burned. The Pubu Wear app provides daily, weekly, and monthly activity summaries with progress toward your fitness goals.
Exercise & GPS Running
The Pubu Wear app supports multiple sport modes including running, cycling, and walking. The GPS running feature (added in v1.0.2) uses your phone's GPS to record outdoor running routes with detailed maps, pace data, and distance tracking.
Notifications & Alerts
Stay connected without checking your phone. The Pubu Wear app pushes call reminders, SMS messages, and app notifications (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.) directly to your smartwatch. Customize which apps send notifications to minimize distractions.
Watch Face Customization
Personalize your smartwatch with custom watch faces available through the Pubu Wear app. Choose from a library of designs or customize layouts to display the information you care about most — time, steps, heart rate, weather, and more.
Apple Health Integration
On iOS, the Pubu Wear app syncs health data with Apple Health, allowing you to consolidate fitness and health metrics from your smartwatch alongside data from other health apps and devices in one unified health dashboard.
Compatible Devices
The Pubu Wear app is designed for budget-friendly smartwatches and fitness trackers that use the Pubu platform. Compatible models include:
Watch Grace P47 smartwatch
Colmi P71 smartwatch
Colmi P73 smartwatch
PUBU Y9T smartwatch
Various unbranded Bluetooth fitness trackers and smartwatches that specify Pubu Wear as their companion app
Check your smartwatch's packaging or user manual to confirm Pubu Wear compatibility. If the QR code or instructions direct you to download "Pubu Wear" (package: com.pubu.dafit), this is the correct app.
Is Pubu Wear Safe? Privacy & Data
Pubu Wear is developed by Pubu Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., based in Shenzhen, China. On the App Store, the developer claims no data is collected from users. On Google Play, the app shares device identifiers with third parties and data is noted as not encrypted or deletable. The app requires Bluetooth, location, notification, and phone permissions for full functionality.
Note: Review the privacy policy before use. As with any Bluetooth companion app, Pubu Wear requires location access to scan for nearby devices, even when the app is not actively in use.
Pubu Wear vs Other Smartwatch Apps
Feature
Pubu Wear
VeryFit
Wearfit Pro
Price
Free
Free
Free
Health Tracking
Steps, HR, Sleep, SpO2
Steps, HR, Sleep, SpO2
Steps, HR, Sleep, SpO2
GPS Running
Yes (phone GPS)
Yes
Yes
Apple Health Sync
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watch Faces
Yes
Yes
Yes
Notifications
Calls, SMS, Apps
Calls, SMS, Apps
Calls, SMS, Apps
Google Play Downloads
500K+
10M+
5M+
Pubu Wear is a solid choice for users with compatible smartwatches who want a straightforward, free companion app without subscriptions or premium tiers.
Note: Pubu Wear is not a medical device. Health metrics (heart rate, SpO2, sleep) are for general wellness purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
