Amazfit Expands Smartwatch Ecosystem with Ten New Mini Apps Including Food Tracking

Zepp Health has significantly expanded the Amazfit smartwatch ecosystem with the addition of ten new Mini Apps, continuing its push to make its wearables more versatile and personalized. The latest batch includes both practical tools and entertainment options, with the standout being a new Food Log app that brings meal tracking capabilities directly to users' wrists.

The Food Log functionality represents a logical evolution of Zepp Health's health tracking ecosystem. After rolling out meal recording features to the Zepp smartphone app in late 2024, the company has now made this data accessible on compatible Amazfit smartwatches. Users can view their recorded meals and associated nutritional information without needing to pull out their phone, making it easier to stay aware of dietary patterns throughout the day. Zepp Health positions this feature as a way to gain insights into how nutrition correlates with other health metrics tracked by the watch, potentially helping users understand the relationship between diet and overall wellness.

Among the other nine new Mini Apps, several have already gained traction in the Weekly Top 50 Downloaded Apps list. The Go Guiny Virtual Pet offers a nostalgic Tamagotchi-style experience for users who want a bit of entertainment on their wrist. The Brain Marathon mental endurance test provides cognitive training exercises, while the Light Meter app functions as a professional lux meter for photographers, designers, or anyone needing precise light measurements. These additions demonstrate Zepp Health's strategy of appealing to both health-conscious users and those seeking lifestyle and productivity tools.

The timing of this release is particularly interesting given the competitive landscape of the smartwatch market. While Apple and Samsung continue to dominate with their comprehensive ecosystems, Zepp Health is carving out a niche by rapidly expanding functionality through these lightweight Mini Apps. The approach allows Amazfit users to customize their experience without the need for full app installations that would drain battery life or consume significant storage space.

For existing Amazfit owners, particularly those with recent models like the T-Rex 3 (currently priced at $249.99 on Amazon), these new Mini Apps are available through the built-in Mini App Store. The company has also been active in gathering user feedback through its official Discord server, where detailed information about each new app can be found. This community-driven approach to development suggests Zepp Health is listening to user requests and iterating quickly on popular features.

The expansion of Mini Apps represents a broader trend in the wearable technology space, where manufacturers are finding ways to add functionality without compromising the core strengths of long battery life and simplicity that made smartwatches appealing in the first place. By keeping these apps lightweight and focused, Zepp Health maintains the balance between capability and usability that has helped Amazfit gain market share in the increasingly crowded smartwatch segment.