Google’s new Health app will begin rolling out to Android phones as an update starting May 19, replacing the existing Fitbit app. This launch coincides with the release of the new Fitbit Air, prompting users to decide between the app’s basic features or a Google Health Premium subscription.
The update marks a significant shift in Google’s health ecosystem, requiring users to evaluate the value of enhanced health tracking and personalized coaching offered through the paid tier.
The Google Health app’s base plan, available with a connected watch or tracker, includes several core functionalities. These encompass activity tracking (such as steps, cardio load, and readiness), sleep tracking (with scores, schedules, duration, and stages), and health tracking (monitoring heart rate, heart rate variability, breathing rate, and blood oxygen or SpO2). Additionally, users can log health and wellness data, including weight, nutrition, water intake, moods, and cycles.
However, opting for Google Health Premium unlocks a broader range of features. The subscription, priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually, introduces the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach, which provides adaptive fitness plans tailored to individual goals. Premium subscribers also gain access to detailed sleep insights, proactive health and fitness insights, a comprehensive workout library, mindfulness sessions, and medical record summaries.
Existing Fitbit Premium subscriptions will automatically convert to Google Health Premium. Furthermore, those subscribed to Google One AI Pro or AI Ultra plans will receive Google Health Premium at no additional cost. The new Fitbit Air, which began pre-orders on May 7 and ships from May 26 in some regions, includes a three-month trial of Google Health Premium with purchase. Users can find more information about the service and devices on the Google Store or explore Google’s health initiatives at Google Health.
