Wear OS, formerly Android Wear, is Google’s smartwatch platform that powers watches from dozens of manufacturers. Some smartwatch manufacturers offer great functionality out of the box with their default apps, but you can turn a budget-friendly, bare-bones smartwatch into a powerhouse with the right smartwatch apps.

The simplified version of Google Play is available right on your wrist, making it easy to discover new smartwatch apps for your Wear device.

In Google Play's version of Wear OS, you'll find a list of popular apps, a few helpful categories, and even a list of apps on your phone that have smartwatch versions available.

Since it can be a hassle to scroll through the thousands of smartwatch apps on such a small screen, we've rounded up the best Wear apps to help you be more productive, access important information, and stay entertained when you're away from your phone.