Download Fitbit App for iPhone and Android (Free)

The Fitbit app download is free on Android phones, iPhones and iPads, and the app now carries the name Google Health. Install it from Google Play or the App Store, sign in with a Google Account, and your Fitbit tracker or watch syncs to it over Bluetooth.

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On a Windows 11, Windows 10 or Mac computer, the same phone app does the syncing, and the computer handles your data exports. The app itself is 514.2 MB on iPhone and needs iOS 16.4 or Android 11 or later.

This guide covers which store to use, install steps for both phones, the PC and Mac route, what Premium costs, and fixes for setup and sync problems.

Fitbit app price, size and supported phone versions at a glance
The iPhone app is a 514.2 MB download and needs iOS 16.4 or later.

Which Fitbit app download do you need?

Match your device to a row, then use the link in that row. Every row ends at the same Google Health app.

Your device What to install Size
Android phone on Android 11 or later Google Health (Fitbit) on Google Play Play states no size
iPhone or iPad on iOS 16.4 or later Google Health (Fitbit) on the App Store 514.2 MB
Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC Install the phone app, then export data to the PC Nothing to install on the PC
Mac Install the phone app, then export data to the Mac Nothing to install on the Mac

Download the Fitbit app from the official stores

Google publishes the app under the seller name Google LLC in two places. Use these links and ignore any site offering a Fitbit setup file.

  1. Google Health (Fitbit) on Google Play — Google LLC, free with in-app purchases, 100M+ downloads
  2. Google Health (Fitbit) on the App Store — 514.2 MB · Google LLC, iPhone and iPad, iOS 16.4 or later
  3. Google Health app setup requirements — Google’s list of supported phones

Search either store for Google Health if the old name returns nothing. The listing title still ends in (Fitbit).

Google Play listing for Google Health (Fitbit) with its rating and downloads
Google LLC publishes the Android app, which has passed 100 million downloads on Google Play.

Check the Fitbit app system requirements

The phone is the only hard requirement. A Google Account is the second one, because Fitbit logins no longer open the app.

Field Value
Software Google Health (Fitbit), formerly the Fitbit app
Developer Google LLC
Latest version 5.08.1 on iPhone and iPad (18 September 2026); Android updated 22 September 2026
Price Free, with optional Google Health Premium
Android Android 11 or higher
iPhone and iPad iOS 16.4 or higher
Windows and Mac No desktop build; use the phone app
Download size 514.2 MB on the App Store; Google Play states no size
Account A Google Account
Offline installer None
Official source Google Play and the App Store
Last verified 2026-09-24

Google flags the Huawei P8 Lite, P9 Lite, P20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 6 as phones with known problems, even though they meet the version floor.

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How to install the Fitbit app on an Android phone

Charge the tracker first. Setup runs over Bluetooth, and a flat battery stops the pairing.

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your phone.
  2. Search for Google Health and open the listing from Google LLC.
  3. Tap Install and wait for the download to finish.
  4. Tap Open and sign in with your Google Account.
  5. Allow Bluetooth and Location access when the app asks.
  6. Put the Fitbit tracker on its charger, then follow the pairing prompts in the app.
  7. Wait for the first sync, then open the Today tab to see your data.

Google’s setup fixes for Android include turning on location services and allowing the app to use them.

How to install the Fitbit app on an iPhone or iPad

The iPhone build is a 514.2 MB download, so start it on Wi-Fi.

  1. Open the Google Health (Fitbit) listing on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Check that the seller reads Google LLC.
  3. Tap Get, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your Apple Account password.
  4. Tap Open once the install finishes.
  5. Sign in with your Google Account.
  6. Allow Bluetooth and Notifications when iOS asks.
  7. Pair your Fitbit device from the setup prompts, then check the Today tab for your first sync.
App Store page for Google Health (Fitbit) with its size and rating
The free iPhone and iPad build carries more than 700,000 ratings on the App Store.

Which Fitbit route works on a Windows PC or Mac?

Google now lists only Google Play and the App Store as download locations. The old Fitbit app for Windows 10 is gone: its Microsoft Store listing returns an error page, and the Mac App Store carries no Fitbit or Google Health app.

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Google’s own sync guide reads: sync your device with the Google Health app on your iPhone or Android phone. The computer’s job is to hold your exported data.

What you want on the computer What to do
Sync a tracker or watch Use the phone app; Google supports syncing only there
Set up a new Fitbit device Use your phone, as Google’s setup guide directs
Keep a copy of your data on a PC or Mac (Google Account) Google Takeout with Google Health selected
Keep a copy of your data (older Fitbit login) Data Export on the Fitbit settings page
Install the old Fitbit Windows app Not possible; the Store listing no longer loads

Skip any site offering a Fitbit Connect or Fitbit for Windows installer. Google does not distribute either one.

Is the Fitbit app free?

Yes. The app is free to download and use, and Premium is optional. Google Health Premium, formerly Fitbit Premium, is the paid layer. It starts at $9.99 per month or $99 per year and adds the Google Health Coach built with Gemini. New and returning Google Account users get a three-month trial, and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers get Premium at no extra cost.

Premium coaching needs a Fitbit or Pixel Watch, an age of 18 or over, and one of 37 supported countries, the United States included.

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Google blog post announcing the Google Health Coach for Premium users
Google Health Premium starts at $9.99 per month or $99 per year.

Should you move your Fitbit account to a Google Account?

Yes. Move the account before anything else, because the Google Health app does not open with a Fitbit login. Google’s setup requirements state that from May 19, 2026, Fitbit account users need a Google Account to reach the Google Health app. Google set July 15, 2026 as the date it began processing data deletions, so export anything you want to keep first.

Open the app after the move and confirm your devices and history appear under Connections.

How to check your Fitbit app version and update it

Google Health and its Coach need version 5.0 or above. Google warns that builds below 5.0 run into issues.

  1. Open the Google Health app.
  2. Tap the Today tab, then your profile picture.
  3. Tap Help and read the version at the bottom of the screen.
  4. On Android, open the Play Store, tap your profile icon, then Manage apps & devices, and update Google Health.
  5. On iPhone, open the App Store, tap your profile picture, and tap Update beside Google Health.
  6. Reopen the app and check that the version now reads 5.0 or higher.

What changed when the Fitbit app became Google Health

The change arrived as an ordinary app update between May 19 and May 26, 2026. Nothing new has to be installed.

Before After May 19, 2026
Fitbit app Google Health app, listed as Google Health (Fitbit)
Fitbit Premium Google Health Premium, with the Google Health Coach
Fitbit login Google Account required
Single app view Today, Fitness, Sleep and Health tabs with a paired device
No paired device A reduced view with the Today and Health tabs
Google Health Help page explaining the renamed Fitbit app
The Fitbit app became Google Health on May 19, 2026, through a normal app update.

How to verify the Fitbit app is genuine

Fitbit has no installer file to checksum. The store listing itself is the proof.

  1. Open the listing from the official link, not from a search ad.
  2. Check that the developer reads Google LLC.
  3. On Google Play, check for 100M+ downloads and the Health & Fitness category.
  4. On the App Store, check for more than 700,000 ratings under Health & Fitness.
  5. Skip any listing whose developer is anything other than Google LLC.

Fix the Fitbit app not installing or syncing

The store says the app is not compatible with your phone

The phone runs a version older than Android 11 or iOS 16.4.

  1. On iPhone, open Settings, then General, then Software Update.
  2. On Android, open Settings, then About phone, and check the Android version.
  3. Install any pending update, then retry the store listing.

The app cannot find your Fitbit during setup

Bluetooth, battery or power saving is blocking the pairing.

  1. Put the Fitbit device on its charger.
  2. Turn Bluetooth off on the phone, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on.
  3. Turn off Power Saving Mode, which disables Bluetooth.
  4. On Android, allow Google Health to use location.
  5. Restart both the Fitbit device and the phone, then retry setup.

Setup or sync still fails after those steps

A stale Bluetooth pairing or another Fitbit on the account is in the way.

  1. Remove all other Fitbit devices from your Google Account in the app.
  2. Open the phone’s Bluetooth settings and forget the Fitbit device.
  3. Uninstall and reinstall the Google Health app, then pair again.

The Microsoft Store shows no Fitbit app on your PC

The Windows app has been withdrawn, so no Store fix brings it back.

  1. Install the app on your phone from Google Play or the App Store.
  2. Sync the tracker there.
  3. Export your data to the PC with Google Takeout when you need it on the computer.
Google Health Help page listing Fitbit device setup fixes
Google’s setup fixes start with charging the device and restarting Bluetooth on the phone.

How to uninstall and reinstall the Fitbit app

Sync the tracker before you remove the app. Unsynced data on the device is lost when you remove it from the account.

  1. Open the app and let it finish a sync.
  2. On Android, open the Play Store, tap your profile icon, then Manage apps & devices and Manage.
  3. Select Google Health and tap Uninstall.
  4. On iPhone, touch and hold the Google Health icon, tap Remove App, then Delete App.
  5. Reinstall from the same store listing and sign in with the same Google Account.

Apple’s remove apps guide and Google’s delete apps guide cover the same steps.

What to use on a computer instead of a Fitbit desktop app

None of these syncs a tracker. Each one gets your Fitbit data onto a computer or into another service.

Option What it does Link
Google Takeout Downloads a copy of your Google Health data to a PC or Mac How to download your Google data
Fitbit Data Export Exports an archive or a date range for older Fitbit logins Export your Google Health data
Google Health on a tablet Runs the full app on an iPad alongside your phone App Store listing

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fitbit app free?

Yes. The Google Health (Fitbit) app is free on Google Play and the App Store. Google Health Premium is optional and starts at $9.99 per month or $99 per year, with a three-month trial for new and returning users.

What is the official Fitbit app download page?

Google Play for Android and the App Store for iPhone and iPad, both under the seller Google LLC. Google’s help center names those two stores as the only download locations for the Google Health app.

Is there a Fitbit app for PC or Windows 11?

No desktop build is offered now. The old Fitbit Windows app’s Microsoft Store listing no longer loads, and Google supports syncing only through the phone app. Export your data to a Windows 11 PC with Google Takeout.

How big is the Fitbit app download?

The iPhone and iPad app is 514.2 MB on the App Store. Google Play does not state a size for the Android app, which varies by phone. Download it over Wi-Fi to avoid using mobile data.

Is there an offline installer or EXE for Fitbit?

No. Google publishes no EXE, MSI, DMG or offline installer for Fitbit or Google Health. The app installs only through Google Play or the App Store, and any site offering a setup file is not Google.

Is there a Fitbit app for Mac?

No. The Mac App Store carries no Fitbit or Google Health app. Install the app on your iPhone or Android phone to sync, and use Google Takeout to copy your data to the Mac.

Does the Fitbit app have a 64-bit or ARM64 build?

The question does not apply, because there is no Windows or Mac build. The app runs on Android 11 or higher and iOS 16.4 or higher, and the stores deliver the right build for your phone automatically.

Is the Fitbit app safe to install?

Yes, from the official stores. Both listings are published by Google LLC, and the Play listing states data is encrypted in transit and not shared with third parties. Avoid any third-party site offering a Fitbit installer.

What is the latest Fitbit app version?

Version 5.08.1 on iPhone and iPad, released on 18 September 2026. Google Play shows the Android app updated on 22 September 2026. Find your own version under the Today tab, your profile picture, then Help.

Why won’t the Fitbit app install on my phone?

The phone is usually below Android 11 or iOS 16.4. Update the system software, then retry the store listing. Google also lists the Huawei P8 Lite, P9 Lite, P20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 6 as phones with known problems.

Why is the Fitbit app now called Google Health?

Google renamed the Fitbit app to Google Health starting May 19, 2026, as an ordinary update. Fitbit Premium became Google Health Premium at the same time, and the store listings now read Google Health (Fitbit).

Do I need a Google Account to use Fitbit?

Yes. From May 19, 2026, Fitbit account users need to move to a Google Account to open the Google Health app. Move the account and export your data before signing in on a new phone.

Philip Celasco

Philip is a Texas-based technology writer and IT administrator at Techdows.com with more than 10 years of experience creating practical content for everyday users and professionals. He specializes in web browsers, particularly Chromium-based platforms such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. Through his work as an IT administrator, Philip has hands-on experience managing devices, configuring browser policies, troubleshooting software and network issues, and helping people resolve problems that affect productivity and security. His articles are based on practical testing and real-world technical experience. He covers browser settings, extensions, performance problems, privacy controls, security features, and Windows troubleshooting. Outside work, Philip enjoys the quieter side of life in Texas and stepping away from the screen when he can. He has two kids, two cats and loves to play golf with his mother during the weekends.

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