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[[Category:Applications]]
This shows a list of applications available for AsteroidOS with details about their operation.  There is also a [[Application list|list summary]] in table format.
== Preinstalled ==
== Preinstalled ==


=== Agenda ===
{{Application
A calendar app, with support for adding events. Each event has a name and an event time.  
|Name=Agenda
|Categories=calendar
|Related=icalconverter
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-calendar
|Description=default calendar app for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Agenda.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A calendar app, with support for adding events.  
Each event has a name and an event time.  
Switch days by swiping left and right. View events for a given day by tapping on the date.
Switch days by swiping left and right. View events for a given day by tapping on the date.
Add new events from the day view by tapping the plus (+) button. Edit events by tapping on the event. Switch back to the overview by tapping at the top of the screen or swiping down.  
Add new events from the day view by tapping the plus (+) button. Edit events by tapping on the event. Switch back to the overview by tapping at the top of the screen or swiping down.  
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<code>curl -o test.ics -u USER:PASSWORD "http://[IP-ADRESS]/remote.php/dav/calendars/[USER]/[CALENDAR-URI]?export"</code>
<code>curl -o test.ics -u USER:PASSWORD "http://[IP-ADRESS]/remote.php/dav/calendars/[USER]/[CALENDAR-URI]?export"</code>


{{Application
|Name=Alarm Clock
|Categories=alarmclock
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-alarmclock
|Description=An alarm clock app, which can support multiple repeating alarms.
|Screenshot=Alarm Clock.webp
|Status=supported
}}
An alarm clock app, which can support multiple repeating alarms.
Swipe left and right to view different alarms. Tap the plus (+) icon to add a new alarm. If you have any alarms set up, you can find the plus (+) icon by swiping to the end of the list.
Alarms can be set to repeat on a given day of the week, or to trigger once.
You can enable or disable an alarm by tapping the checkbox, change the time of the alarm by tapping the alarm's time, change the repetition by tapping the repetition text, and delete the alarm by tapping the trash icon.
A non-repeating alarm will disable itself after triggering. You can set it to trigger once again by enabling it.


=== Alarm Clock ===
When an alarm is triggered, you can dismiss it by tapping the tick icon, or snooze it for five minutes by tapping the 'zzz' icon or pressing the power button. The alarm will also automatically snooze after 30 seconds of ringing and will dismiss itself after three automatic snoozes.
A simple alarm clock app.  


=== Calculator ===
{{Application
|Name=Calculator
|Categories=calculator
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-calculator
|Description=A calculator app for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Calculator.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A simple calculator app.
A simple calculator app.


=== Diamonds ===
{{Application
A 2048 style game. Swipe diagonally to move all tiles in the direction of your swipe, colliding tiles of the same numeric value will add together. Game ends when the screen fills with tiles and there are no more moves left.  
|Name=Diamonds
|Categories=game
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-diamonds
|Description=A 2048 style game for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Diamonds.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A 2048 style game. Swipe diagonally to move all tiles in the direction of your swipe, colliding tiles of the same numeric value will add together. The game ends when the screen fills with tiles and there are no more moves left.


=== Flashlight ===
{{Application
|Name=Flashlight
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-flashlight
|Description=simple 'flashlight' app that turns your watch screen white
|Screenshot=Flashlight.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A simple 'flashlight' app that turns your watch screen white. Toggle the 'flashlight' by tapping the screen.
A simple 'flashlight' app that turns your watch screen white. Toggle the 'flashlight' by tapping the screen.


=== Music ===
{{Application
|Name=Music
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-music
|Description=A controller for music playing on your phone.
|Screenshot=Music.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A controller for music playing on your phone. The app shows the current track title and artist, and allows you to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust volume.  
A controller for music playing on your phone. The app shows the current track title and artist, and allows you to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust volume.  
=== Settings ===
 
{{Application
|Name=Settings
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-settings
|Description=A settings app.
|Screenshot=Settings.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A settings app.
A settings app.
=== Stopwatch ===
 
{{Application
|Name=Stopwatch
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-stopwatch
|Description=a stopwatch app for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Stopwatch.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A simple stopwatch app.  
A simple stopwatch app.  
=== Timer ===
 
{{Application
|Name=Timer
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-timer
|Description=a simple timer app
|Screenshot=Timer.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A simple timer app.
A simple timer app.
=== Weather ===
 
When a timer is triggered, you can dismiss it by tapping the tick icon or repeat the timer by tapping the repeat icon.
 
{{Application
|Name=Weather
|Categories=utility, weather
|Related=asteroid-weatherfetch
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-weather
|Description=A weather app which shows up to 5 days' worth of data.
|Screenshot=Weather.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A weather app which shows up to 5 days' worth of data.  
A weather app which shows up to 5 days' worth of data.  
The app gets data from a paired device. If you are unable to pair your watch to a smartphone, it is possible to use Beroset's Asteroid-Weatherfetch
 
The app gets data from a paired device. If you are unable to pair your watch to a smartphone, it is possible to use Beroset's Asteroid-Weatherfetch to fetch data by connecting your watch to the internet.


== Preinstalled on some watches ==
== Preinstalled on some watches ==
These applications will only come on watches that have appropriate hardware. They can also be installed on watches without the correct hardware, but may not work correctly.
These applications will only come on watches that have appropriate hardware. They can also be installed on watches without the correct hardware, but may not work correctly.


=== Compass ===
{{Application
A basic compass app, which shows cardinal directions and a numeric heading in the middle of the screen.  
|Name=Compass
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-compass
|Description=a compass app for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Compass.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A basic compass app, which shows cardinal directions around the perimeter and a numeric heading in the middle of the screen.  


=== Heart Rate Monitor ===
{{Application
A basic application that shows the current reading from the heartrate sensor. The previous reading is shown with an arrow to the left of the current reading. This will  
|Name=Heart Rate Monitor
move to indicate whether the current reading is lower or higher than the previous.  
|Categories=utility, health
|Related=asteroid-health
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-hrm
|Description=shows the current reading from the heartrate sensor
|Screenshot=Heart Rate Monitor.webp
|Status=supported
}}
A basic application that shows the current reading from the heartrate sensor. The previous reading is shown with an arrow to the left of the current reading. This will move to indicate whether the current reading is lower or higher than the previous.  


Make sure to have your watch strapped firmly to your wrist in order to get the best reading. However, do not overtighten it beyond what is comfortable.
Make sure to have your watch strapped firmly to your wrist in order to get the best reading. However, do not overtighten it beyond what is comfortable.
== Community ==
These applications are not installed by default but can be installed using <code>opkg</code> as described [[Watchface_and_Package_Installation#Installation_of_prebuilt_packages|here]]. See [[Other Packages]] for CLI programs and other non-graphical tools.
{{Application
|Name=unofficial-watchfaces
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/AsteroidOS/unofficial-watchfaces
|Description=collection of unofficial watchfaces for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Analog-scientific-v2.webp
|Status=community
}}
A collection of AsteroidOS unofficial watchfaces. Watchface creation in QtQuick is really easy! You can learn how to make your own by following the [[Creating a Watchface|Watchface Creation Guide]]. This is a great place to start getting ideas and examples for your own custom watchface.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-blaster
|Categories=games
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/eLtMosen/asteroid-blaster
|Description=A tilt-controlled asteroid-shooting frenzy for AsteroidOS smartwatches!
|Screenshot=Asteroid Blaster.jpg
|Status=community
}}
A tilt-controlled asteroid-shooting frenzy for AsteroidOS smartwatches! Survive waves of randomly generated tumbling rocks, rack up points, and avoid collisions with a mix of skill and luck.
Buckle up, space cadets—v1.1 is here with smoother gameplay, slicker visuals, and a dash of dev nostalgia! Since v1.0, we’ve blasted through bugs, tuned the chaos, and polished the experience.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-dodger
|Categories=games
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/eLtMosen/asteroid-dodger
|Description=Asteroid Dodger, a small action packed game for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Asteroid Dodger.jpg
|Status=community
}}
Asteroid-Dodger is a thrilling survival game where you tilt your watch to surf through an ever-denser asteroid field, nailing asteroid surfing combos for big points. Master the art of near-misses and grab rare power-up potions to shrink, speed up, or freeze the cosmic chaos—all while the challenge ramps up with each level. With its retro arcade flair, vibrant visuals, and accelerometer-driven action, this game turns your wrist into a playground of skill and reflexes.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-health
|Categories=utility, health
|Related=
|Homepage=https://git.dodorad.io/dodoradio/asteroid-health
|Description=track user's steps, heartrate and optionally weight
|Screenshot=Asteroid Health.jpg
|Status=community
}}
asteroid-health is an application that tracks the user's steps, heartrate and optionally weight.  It uses [https://git.dodorad.io/dodoradio/asteroid-sensorlogd asteroid-sensorlogd] as the underlying engine that reads the data and stores it on the watch.  Unlike many commercial health applications, asteroid-health '''NEVER''' sends your data to the cloud or to any third party.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-map
|Categories=utility
|Related=
|Homepage=https://git.dodorad.io/dodoradio/asteroid-map/about
|Description=A map app for AsteroidOS
|Screenshot=Asteroid-map.jpg
|Status=community
}}
A map app for AsteroidOS that's targeted at small and round displays, and devices with limited connectivity.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-qmltester
|Categories=utility, developer
|Related=
|Homepage=https://github.com/MagneFire/asteroid-qmltester.git
|Description=Asteroid's qmltester app
|Screenshot=qmltester.jpg
|Status=community
}}
Asteroid's qmltester app
This is an application that allows a developer to quickly try out QML designs on the watch without needing to write an entire application.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-skedaddle
|Categories=utility, health
|Related=asteroid-health
|Homepage=https://github.com/beroset/asteroid-skedaddle
|Description=A runner's logging app
|Screenshot=Skedaddle.jpg
|Status=community
}}
In English "skedaddle" is verb meaning "to run off hastily." asteroid-skedaddle is an running log application that runs on AsteroidOS that tracks distance and time, logging each run to an industry standard [https://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp GPX] file.  Note that the watch must have functional GPS (or other satellite positioning) to be fully useful.  Unlike many commercial exercise and running applications, asteroid-skedaddle '''NEVER''' sends your data to the cloud or to any third party.
{{Application
|Name=asteroid-weatherfetch
|Categories=utility, weather
|Related=asteroid-weather
|Homepage=https://github.com/beroset/asteroid-weatherfetch.git
|Description=fetch weather forecast data for Weather app
|Screenshot=
|Status=community
}}
This app uses an internet connection from the watch to fetch weather forecast data to be used for the Weather app in AsteroidOS.  It also has a command-line version that can be used for scripting.

Latest revision as of 14:46, 6 April 2025

This shows a list of applications available for AsteroidOS with details about their operation. There is also a list summary in table format.

Preinstalled

Agenda

Agenda.webp
Categories calendar
Related icalconverter
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-calendar
Description default calendar app for AsteroidOS
Status supported

A calendar app, with support for adding events. Each event has a name and an event time. Switch days by swiping left and right. View events for a given day by tapping on the date. Add new events from the day view by tapping the plus (+) button. Edit events by tapping on the event. Switch back to the overview by tapping at the top of the screen or swiping down. Switch months by tapping at the top of the screen in the overview.

The calendar does not automatically sync to your smartphone calendar. However, you can sideload and import .ical exported calenders using icalconverter import test.ics -d on the watch.

To get that .ical out of Nextcloud, use:

curl -o test.ics -u USER:PASSWORD "http://[IP-ADRESS]/remote.php/dav/calendars/[USER]/[CALENDAR-URI]?export"



Alarm Clock

Alarm Clock.webp
Categories alarmclock
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-alarmclock
Description An alarm clock app, which can support multiple repeating alarms.
Status supported

An alarm clock app, which can support multiple repeating alarms.

Swipe left and right to view different alarms. Tap the plus (+) icon to add a new alarm. If you have any alarms set up, you can find the plus (+) icon by swiping to the end of the list. Alarms can be set to repeat on a given day of the week, or to trigger once. You can enable or disable an alarm by tapping the checkbox, change the time of the alarm by tapping the alarm's time, change the repetition by tapping the repetition text, and delete the alarm by tapping the trash icon.

A non-repeating alarm will disable itself after triggering. You can set it to trigger once again by enabling it.

When an alarm is triggered, you can dismiss it by tapping the tick icon, or snooze it for five minutes by tapping the 'zzz' icon or pressing the power button. The alarm will also automatically snooze after 30 seconds of ringing and will dismiss itself after three automatic snoozes.



Calculator

Calculator.webp
Categories calculator
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-calculator
Description A calculator app for AsteroidOS
Status supported

A simple calculator app.



Diamonds

Diamonds.webp
Categories game
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-diamonds
Description A 2048 style game for AsteroidOS
Status supported

A 2048 style game. Swipe diagonally to move all tiles in the direction of your swipe, colliding tiles of the same numeric value will add together. The game ends when the screen fills with tiles and there are no more moves left.



Flashlight

Flashlight.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-flashlight
Description simple 'flashlight' app that turns your watch screen white
Status supported

A simple 'flashlight' app that turns your watch screen white. Toggle the 'flashlight' by tapping the screen.



Music

Music.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-music
Description A controller for music playing on your phone.
Status supported

A controller for music playing on your phone. The app shows the current track title and artist, and allows you to play and pause, skip tracks and adjust volume.



Settings

Settings.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-settings
Description A settings app.
Status supported

A settings app.



Stopwatch

Stopwatch.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-stopwatch
Description a stopwatch app for AsteroidOS
Status supported

A simple stopwatch app.



Timer

Timer.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-timer
Description a simple timer app
Status supported

A simple timer app.

When a timer is triggered, you can dismiss it by tapping the tick icon or repeat the timer by tapping the repeat icon.



Weather

Weather.webp
Categories utility, weather
Related asteroid-weatherfetch
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-weather
Description A weather app which shows up to 5 days' worth of data.
Status supported

A weather app which shows up to 5 days' worth of data.

The app gets data from a paired device. If you are unable to pair your watch to a smartphone, it is possible to use Beroset's Asteroid-Weatherfetch to fetch data by connecting your watch to the internet.

Preinstalled on some watches

These applications will only come on watches that have appropriate hardware. They can also be installed on watches without the correct hardware, but may not work correctly.



Compass

Compass.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-compass
Description a compass app for AsteroidOS
Status supported

A basic compass app, which shows cardinal directions around the perimeter and a numeric heading in the middle of the screen.



Heart Rate Monitor

Heart Rate Monitor.webp
Categories utility, health
Related asteroid-health
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/asteroid-hrm
Description shows the current reading from the heartrate sensor
Status supported

A basic application that shows the current reading from the heartrate sensor. The previous reading is shown with an arrow to the left of the current reading. This will move to indicate whether the current reading is lower or higher than the previous.

Make sure to have your watch strapped firmly to your wrist in order to get the best reading. However, do not overtighten it beyond what is comfortable.

Community

These applications are not installed by default but can be installed using opkg as described here. See Other Packages for CLI programs and other non-graphical tools.



unofficial-watchfaces

Analog-scientific-v2.webp
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://github.com/AsteroidOS/unofficial-watchfaces
Description collection of unofficial watchfaces for AsteroidOS
Status community


A collection of AsteroidOS unofficial watchfaces. Watchface creation in QtQuick is really easy! You can learn how to make your own by following the Watchface Creation Guide. This is a great place to start getting ideas and examples for your own custom watchface.



asteroid-blaster

Asteroid Blaster.jpg
Categories games
Related
Homepage https://github.com/eLtMosen/asteroid-blaster
Description A tilt-controlled asteroid-shooting frenzy for AsteroidOS smartwatches!
Status community

A tilt-controlled asteroid-shooting frenzy for AsteroidOS smartwatches! Survive waves of randomly generated tumbling rocks, rack up points, and avoid collisions with a mix of skill and luck.

Buckle up, space cadets—v1.1 is here with smoother gameplay, slicker visuals, and a dash of dev nostalgia! Since v1.0, we’ve blasted through bugs, tuned the chaos, and polished the experience.



asteroid-dodger

Asteroid Dodger.jpg
Categories games
Related
Homepage https://github.com/eLtMosen/asteroid-dodger
Description Asteroid Dodger, a small action packed game for AsteroidOS
Status community

Asteroid-Dodger is a thrilling survival game where you tilt your watch to surf through an ever-denser asteroid field, nailing asteroid surfing combos for big points. Master the art of near-misses and grab rare power-up potions to shrink, speed up, or freeze the cosmic chaos—all while the challenge ramps up with each level. With its retro arcade flair, vibrant visuals, and accelerometer-driven action, this game turns your wrist into a playground of skill and reflexes.



asteroid-health

Asteroid Health.jpg
Categories utility, health
Related
Homepage https://git.dodorad.io/dodoradio/asteroid-health
Description track user's steps, heartrate and optionally weight
Status community

asteroid-health is an application that tracks the user's steps, heartrate and optionally weight. It uses asteroid-sensorlogd as the underlying engine that reads the data and stores it on the watch. Unlike many commercial health applications, asteroid-health NEVER sends your data to the cloud or to any third party.



asteroid-map

Asteroid-map.jpg
Categories utility
Related
Homepage https://git.dodorad.io/dodoradio/asteroid-map/about
Description A map app for AsteroidOS
Status community

A map app for AsteroidOS that's targeted at small and round displays, and devices with limited connectivity.



asteroid-qmltester

Qmltester.jpg
Categories utility, developer
Related
Homepage https://github.com/MagneFire/asteroid-qmltester.git
Description Asteroid's qmltester app
Status community

Asteroid's qmltester app

This is an application that allows a developer to quickly try out QML designs on the watch without needing to write an entire application.



asteroid-skedaddle

Skedaddle.jpg
Categories utility, health
Related asteroid-health
Homepage https://github.com/beroset/asteroid-skedaddle
Description A runner's logging app
Status community

In English "skedaddle" is verb meaning "to run off hastily." asteroid-skedaddle is an running log application that runs on AsteroidOS that tracks distance and time, logging each run to an industry standard GPX file. Note that the watch must have functional GPS (or other satellite positioning) to be fully useful. Unlike many commercial exercise and running applications, asteroid-skedaddle NEVER sends your data to the cloud or to any third party.



asteroid-weatherfetch

Categories utility, weather
Related asteroid-weather
Homepage https://github.com/beroset/asteroid-weatherfetch.git
Description fetch weather forecast data for Weather app
Status community

This app uses an internet connection from the watch to fetch weather forecast data to be used for the Weather app in AsteroidOS. It also has a command-line version that can be used for scripting.

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