Health Platform

Name: Health Platform
Rating: 3.5801105 (27374 reviews)
Author: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

The Health Platform is an Android-based mobile/Watch platform service

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The Health Platform is a dedicated Android-based service exclusive to Samsung devices, designed to centralize and manage your personal health data securely. By leveraging Google's Health Data API, this platform collects various health metrics such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, blood pressure, body weight, sleep patterns, steps taken, distance walked, calories burned, and intake information from multiple health apps on both smartphones and smartwatches.

Users can sync this data seamlessly across compatible health apps, ensuring a comprehensive view of their wellness. The service also offers reliable backup via Samsung account login, keeping your health data safe and private without any external usage beyond backup purposes. Available in ~70 languages and supporting Samsung Mobile devices (Android O and above) and Wear OS devices powered by Samsung, the Health Platform requires specific permissions to function, emphasizing data security and user control. This platform is ideal for Samsung users seeking an integrated, secure, and versatile health data management solution.

App Health & Fitness Wearables Medical Productivity

By:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Downloads:

387,810,001 388.26K

Rating:

3.58

(27,374) 0.02

Version:

1.6.02.01 Last updated: 2025-04-22

Version code:

160201000

Creation date:

2021-08-26

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
android.permission.BODY_SENSORS
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Size:

10.47MB

Email:

no*****@samsung.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 333

Other rankings

#9 in platform keyword 23

User reviews

Users appreciate the app's health tracking features, reminders, and ability to manage health data efficiently, along with its user-friendly interface and workout options. However, many are frustrated by its forced installation without consent, inability to uninstall, heavy battery drain, inaccurate GPS tracking, unwanted auto-updates, and serious privacy concerns regarding data access and permissions.

Pros

Tracks health-related items and organizes them in one place.
Sends reminders for important health-related tasks if notifications are enabled.
Allows downloading of health data for printing or sharing with healthcare providers.
Offers achievements and workout routines that users can do at home.
Has a user-friendly interface with comprehensive health insights and personalized guidance.

Cons

App is pre-installed without user consent and cannot be uninstalled or disabled easily.
Consumes significant battery life while running in the background.
GPS tracking is unreliable, recording inaccurate paths and speeds during workouts.
Automatic updates occur without user permission even when auto-update is turned off.
Concerns about privacy invasion and the app acting like spyware by accessing extensive personal data.

Recent reviews

With all the updates,,been having trouble navigating to record my walk/hike. I like the rate and mileage (not steps)

Lu*****, 2025-01-02

I hate it! Don't use it because of extreme battery usage and privacy. It gives itself permissions after I deny them. Can't be uninstalled from my watch. Hate it, hate it. Get out of my business Samsung!!!