Watch owners on Garmin keep the free app, and can add AI summaries on Connect+ at £6.99 a month from a secondary source.
Kenning's take
What it does
Garmin Connect is the free phone app for Garmin watches and fitness trackers, showing activities, health trends and workouts. Connect+ is a paid add-on that adds Active Intelligence, AI-written insights based on the wearer's data, plus a performance dashboard of historic graphs and LiveTrack improvements.
- Active Intelligence AI insights (Connect+)
- performance dashboard with historic graphs (Connect+)
- LiveTrack improvements (Connect+)
- free activity, health and trend tracking
- custom workouts and courses
- sync with Apple Health, MyFitnessPal and Strava
Who it suits. Suits Garmin watch owners who want AI-written summaries of their training and health data on top of the free app.
Key facts
- Category
- Health, fitness & wellbeing
- Made by
- Garmin International, Inc. (Garmin Ltd.)
- Based in
- United States (Olathe, Kansas address on Google Play)
- Launched
- 2025
- Works on
- iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- the Garmin Connect app and its existing features stay free; Connect+ is optional
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin Connect+ | £6.99 | month |
| Garmin Connect+ | £69.99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- TechRadar 2025-03-27
FAQ
How much is Garmin Connect+ in the UK?
£6.99 a month or £69.99 a year, with a one-month free trial at launch.
Is Garmin Connect still free?
Yes. Garmin said existing Garmin Connect features stay free; Connect+ adds new ones.
What is Garmin Active Intelligence?
AI-generated insights about the wearer's activity and health data, included with Connect+.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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