Bangle.js Gadgetbridge

Name: Bangle.js Gadgetbridge
Rating: 2.857143 (153 reviews)
Author: Espruino

By: Espruino App

Bangle.js smartwatch companion app

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

83,308 ▲ 706

Data as of 2026-08-05

Rating:

2.86 +1

(153)

Version:

0.86.1b-banglejs

Last updated: 2025-07-28

Ranking

#236,482 ▲ 829

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Bangle.js Gadgetbridge Chrome extension is the ultimate companion app for your Bangle.js smartwatch. It seamlessly connects your watch to your Android phone, enabling you to receive notifications, text messages, and call alerts directly on your smartwatch. You can choose to accept or decline calls, reply to messages, and even control Bangle.js apps through Android Intents or Tasker integration.

Key features include the ability to install or remove Bangle.js apps directly from Gadgetbridge, internet access for Bangle.js apps via your phone, and useful utilities like 'Find My Phone' and 'Find My Watch.' Fitness data such as heart rate and steps are stored securely on your phone, never transmitted elsewhere. Based on the open-source Gadgetbridge app, this extension offers enhanced features including the Bangle.js app store access. Privacy is respected, requiring permissions for notifications and 'Do Not Disturb' access with transparent data policies outlined on their website.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.86.1b-banglejs Last updated: 2025-07-28

Version code:

239

Creation date:

2022-07-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS Very high risk

Size:

19.29MB

Email:

co*****@espruino.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 236,482 ▲ 829

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Developed by:

Espruino

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.espruino.gadgetbridge.banglejs

Email:

co*****@espruino.com

Website:

https://banglejs.com

User Reviews

User reviews indicate that Bangle.js Gadgetbridge is useful for viewing smart watch data and managing device firmware, especially for PineTime and Bangle.js watches. However, many users experience unreliable Bluetooth connections, excessive permission requests, and incomplete or buggy functionality like heart rate measurement and notifications. There are also privacy concerns and complaints about misleading open-source claims. While some find it valuable compared to OEM apps, stability and usability problems are common.

Pros

Allows viewing of Bangle.js watch info and phone messages on the phone.
Works well for installing firmware on PineTime watches and sending notifications to Bangle.js watches.
Compatible with some unbranded fitness bands after manual selection.
Convenient availability on Play Store versus needing F-Droid only.

Cons

Unreliable or unstable Bluetooth connection and reconnection issues.
App demands excessive permissions, raising privacy concerns.
Limited or buggy functionality, such as inaccurate activity tracking, broken heart rate measurement, and poor notification features.
Crashes during firmware updates and has issues pairing with various devices.
Accusations of misleading advertising and non-open-source behavior despite claims.

Recent reviews

This is a fake app. The real & official gadgetbridge app is only available on F Droid

Cr*****, 2025-01-12

Handy for seeing Bangle info on your phone or messages from phone when it's easier to glance at your watch. Connection between the two can be fritzy: news of a text, say, can be useful, but not altogether reliable; never tells me about phone calls. Odd that the activity information only counts (steps) you take while connected to the watch. The watch has a daily tally but the app ignores it. Choice of more watch info on the phone would be good. I'd like internal temp as well as battery level.