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A curated list of awesome watchOS frameworks, libraries, sample apps.

Contents

Getting Started

Libraries And Frameworks

Connectivity

<img src="https://github.com/mutualmobile/MMWormhole/blob/master/MMWormhole.gif" width="500") alt="Example App"/> ### UI * [IGInterfaceDataTable](https://github.com/Instagram/IGInterfaceDataTable) - A category on WKInterfaceTable that makes configuring tables with multi-dimensional data easier. <img src="https://github.com/Instagram/IGInterfaceDataTable/blob/master/images/example.jpg" width="500") alt="Example App"/> * [JBWatchActivityIndicator ★511 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/mikeswanson/JBWatchActivityIndicator) - An easy way to generate activity indicator images for Apple Watch. <img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/3bc9d761836a40e088f45285ac52dd5fef89df1b/687474703a2f2f7777772e6d696b657377616e736f6e2e636f6d2f66696c65732f4a4257617463684163746976697479496e64696361746f722f4a4257617463684163746976697479496e64696361746f722e676966" width="300") alt="Example App"/> ### Charts * [YOChartImageKit ★373](https://github.com/yasuoza/YOChartImageKit) - A chart image framework for watchOS. <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yasuoza/YOChartImageKit/assets/images/watchos/all.png") alt="Example App" width="760"/> * [NKWatchChart ★250 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/NilStack/NKWatchChart) - A chart library for Apple Watch based on PNChart and ios-charts. <img src="https://db.tt/UAWEZ1AF") alt="Example App" width="250"/> # Design ### Design Guidelines * [Designing for Apple Watch](https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc/2015/?id=802) - Official WWDC 2015 session by Apple about how to design for apple watch. * [ Watch Human Interface Guidelines](https://developer.apple.com/watch/human-interface-guidelines/) - Official human interface guidelines by Apple. * [11 Tips For Designing Apps for Apple Watch](https://medium.com/design-idea/11-tips-for-designing-apps-for-apple-watch-4b6cc2cb11d3) - Some quick tips that will help you to build better watch apps. * [Icons for Apple Watch – The Definitive Guide](http://blog.iconfinder.com/icons-apple-watch-definitive-guide/) - A guide to help you create your own watch app icon. ### Design Resources * [ Watch Design Resources](https://developer.apple.com/watch/human-interface-guidelines/resources/) - Official design resources provided by Apple, including Apple Watch Bezels, Guides, Templates, Typeface. * [Chart of Apple Watch Complication Types and Layouts](http://i.imgur.com/4Thz881.jpg) - An useful chart of all the possible combinations of Complications. # Tools ### Prototyping * [thinkapps for watch](http://thinkapps.com/watch-apps) - A website help you create your free Apple Watch App prototype in just 10 minutes. ### Images Generator * [RadialChartImageGenerator ★422 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/hmaidasani/RadialChartImageGenerator) - A radial bar chart generator for apple watch. * [KFWatchKitAnimations ★355](https://github.com/kiavashfaisali/KFWatchKitAnimations) - An image generator that creates beautiful 60 FPS animations for  Watch by recording animations from the iOS Simulator. # Sample Apps * [Lister](https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/samplecode/Lister/Introduction/Intro.html) - An official sample app demonstrates Apple Watch integration. <img src="https://github.com/yenchenlin1994/awesome-watchos/blob/master/resources/lister.png") alt="Example App" width="260"/> * [WatchKit Catalog](https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/samplecode/WKInterfaceCatalog/Introduction/Intro.html) - An official sample app demonstrates how to use UI elements available in the WatchKit framework. * [Cherry ★375 ⏳3Y](https://github.com/kenshin03/Cherry) - A mini pomodoro timer app designed for the  Watch. <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kenshin03/Cherry/master/cherry-screencaps.gif") alt="Example App" width="250"/> * [Bitcoin Tracker](http://www.raywenderlich.com/89562/watchkit-tutorial-with-swift-getting-started) - A bitcoin price tracking app. <img src="http://cdn5.raywenderlich.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/watch-final.png") alt="Example App" width="250"/> * [WWDC](https://github.com/sugarso/WWDC) - An open sourcing WWDC hit parties app. <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sugarso/WWDC/master/Assets/watch1.png") alt="Example App" width="230"/> * [SwiftHN ★1556](https://github.com/Dimillian/SwiftHN) - A Hacker News reader written in Swift. * [BaiduFM-Swift ★578 ⏳1Y](https://github.com/belm/BaiduFM-Swift) - A apple watch app for BaiduFM. <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/belm/BaiduFM-Swift/master/ScreenShot/BaiduFM-Swift_AppleWatch_00.png") alt="Example App" width="250"/> * [done-swift ★119 ⏳1Y](https://github.com/FancyPixel/done-swift) - A sample app to demonstrate data sharing between a WatchKit app and its main app using Realm. <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FancyPixel/done-swift/master/assets/screenshot.gif") alt="Example App" width="400"/> * [HighstreetWatchApp ★356 ⏳3Y](https://github.com/GetHighstreet/HighstreetWatchApp) - The watchKit app built on the <http://highstreetapp.com> platform. <img src="https://github.com/GetHighstreet/HighstreetWatchApp/blob/master/Documentation/Assets/walkthrough.gif") alt="Example App" width="350"/> * [OnTime ★41 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/D-32/OnTime) - An apple watch app to access the SBB timetable. <img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/3d2f8f30ae9ce705cc5467d3736baac2253c6dc2/687474703a2f2f34362e3130352e32362e312f75706c6f6164732f7362626170706c65322e6a7067") alt="Example App" width="500"/> * [WatchNotes ★80 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/azamsharp/WatchNotes) - An apple watch app to display notes on your wrist. <img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/689a09260a6427ede9580b298c141320132796df/68747470733a2f2f646c2e64726f70626f7875736572636f6e74656e742e636f6d2f752f32303131363433342f57617463684e6f7465732e676966") alt="Example App" width="500"/> * [WatchPics ★85 ⏳3Y](https://github.com/D-32/WatchPics) - Instagram for the Apple Watch. <img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/544c66f439b1328155ca4463c2fa73e514f80800/687474703a2f2f34362e3130352e32362e312f75706c6f6164732f7761746368706963732e6a7067") alt="Example App" width="500"/> * [WatchKit-Apps ★1082 ⏳1Y](https://github.com/kostiakoval/WatchKit-Apps) - Tutorials app for WatchKit. * [watchOS-2-Sampler ★1029 ⏳1Y](https://github.com/shu223/watchOS-2-Sampler) - Code examples for new features of watchOS 2. * [soon ★64 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/sandofsky/soon) - A countdown app. <img src="https://github.com/sandofsky/soon/blob/master/screenshot.png") alt="Example App" width="230"/> # Books * [watchOS 2 by Tutorials](http://www.raywenderlich.com/store/watchos-2-by-tutorials) <img src="http://cdn5.raywenderlich.com/wp-content/themes/raywenderlich/images/store-2015/w2t_PDF_640.png") alt="Example App" width="320"/> * [Apple Watch for Developers: Advice & Techniques from Five Top Professionals](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484213394/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1484213394&linkCode=as2&tag=feedingtheneu-20&linkId=PDZBCYAGPZXWHDQU) <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Opqcd7F1L._SX331_BO1_204_203_200_.jpg") alt="Example App" width="280"/> # Tutorials ### WatchKit Introduction * [WatchKit Tutorial with Swift Part 1: Getting Started](http://www.raywenderlich.com/89562/watchkit-tutorial-with-swift-getting-started) * [WatchKit Tutorial with Swift Part 2: Tables and Network Requests](http://www.raywenderlich.com/96589/watchkit-tutorial-swift-tables-network-requests) * [WatchKit Tutorial with Swift Part 3: More Tables, Glances and Handoff](http://www.raywenderlich.com/96741/watchkit-tutorial-with-swift-tables-glances-and-handoff) ### WatchOS 2 New Features ##### Hardware * [WatchKit 2 Hardware Bits: Using the Digital Crown](https://www.bignerdranch.com/blog/watchkit-2-hardware-bits-using-the-digital-crown/?utm_campaign=WatchKit%2BResources&utm_medium=web) * [WatchKit 2 Hardware Bits: The Taptic Engine](https://www.bignerdranch.com/blog/watchkit-2-hardware-bits-the-taptic-engine/?utm_campaign=WatchKit%2BResources&utm_medium=web) * [WatchKit 2 Hardware Bits: The Accelerometer](https://www.bignerdranch.com/blog/watchkit-2-hardware-bits-the-accelerometer/?utm_campaign=WatchKit%2BResources&utm_medium=web) ##### Animations * [The Power of Animations](http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/watchos-2-the-power-of-animations--cms-24302?utm_campaign=This%2BWeek%2Bin%2BSwift&utm_medium=email&utm_source=This_Week_in_Swift_47) - A tutorial demonstrates how to animate the user interface by changing layout properties. ##### ClockKit * [Writing a WatchKit Complication in watchOS 2](http://www.sneakycrab.com/blog/2015/6/10/writing-your-own-watchkit-complications?utm_campaign=WatchKit%2BResources&utm_medium=web) - A tutorial about how to add custom Complications to your watch app. ##### Connectivity * [How to communicate between devices using Watch Connectivity](http://www.kristinathai.com/watchos-2-tutorial-using-sendmessage-for-instantaneous-data-transfer-watch-connectivity-1/?utm_campaign=WatchKit%2BResources) - A tutorial about how to use Watch Connectivity framework to communicate between devices. # Twitters * [WatchKit Resources](https://twitter.com/WatchKitSources) # Other Awesome Lists Other amazingly awesome lists can be found in the * [awesome-awesomeness ★21639](https://github.com/bayandin/awesome-awesomeness) list. * [Open Source apps ★17603](https://github.com/dkhamsing/open-source-ios-apps) list of open source ios apps * Awesome-swift * [@matteocrippa ★14926](https://github.com/matteocrippa/awesome-swift) - A collaborative list of awesome swift resources. * [@Wolg ★4655](https://github.com/Wolg/awesome-swift) - A curated list of awesome Swift frameworks, libraries and software. * [awesome watchkit apps ★204 ⏳2Y](https://github.com/sanketfirodiya/sample-watchkit-apps) curated list of sample watchkit apps and tutorials. * [iOS Learning Resources ★325](https://github.com/sanketfirodiya/iOS-learning-resources) Comprenehensive collection of high quality, frequently updated and well maintained iOS tutorial sites. * [awesome-ios-animation](https://github.com/sxyx2008/awesome-ios-animation) - A curated list of awesome iOS animation, including Objective-C and Swift libraries. * [awesome-ios-chart](https://github.com/sxyx2008/awesome-ios-chart) - A curated list of awesome iOS chart libraries, including Objective-C and Swift. * [awesome-gists ★234](https://github.com/vsouza/awesome-gists#ios) - A list of amazing gists (iOS section). * [awesome-ios-ui ★10299](https://github.com/cjwirth/awesome-ios-ui) - A curated list of awesome iOS UI/UX libraries. * [iOS App Development on Medium](https://medium.com/ios-os-x-development) - Stories and technical tips about building apps for iOS, Apple Watch, and iPad/iPhone # Contributing Contributions welcome! Read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/yenchenlin/awesome-watchos/blob/master/contributing.md) first. Feel free to contribute & Thank you very much! # License [![CC0](http://i.creativecommons.org/p/zero/1.0/88x31.png)](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) To the extent possible under law, [YenChen Lin](https://github.com/yenchenlin1994) has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to this work. ---

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