Watchface: Glance

NEWS UPDATE:

With introduction of Garmin Pay, I am starting to add a new payment option for some of my apps. The system is not flexible enough to just add Garmin Pay to existing apps, so I'll publish a copy of an app, with the same functionality but Garmin Pay as the payment provider.

The first one out is Glance Ultra (a copy of Glance Dual Screen):

https://apps.garmin.com/apps/1bed8f69-2e34-46e4-9786-3166fa3c6ab2?tid=0

EASY Round - 2023 #1 watch face of the year (by Garmin):

apps.garmin.com/.../9a619d99-3e5b-4eec-81e7-006655d797cc

EASY Round

GLANCE WATCH FACE app won THE BEST NEW WATCH FACE APP OF 2022 ! At the Developers conference Garmin announced nominees and winners for the best apps in different categories. Glance Watch Face was nominated and won in the best new watch face category Slight smile! Garmin didn't post the video from the conference yet, but it was already reported by other websites: https://the5krunner.com/2022/10/12/garmin-app-watchface-of-the-year-2022-ciq-winners-and-nominees-announced/

The idea for this app is simple:
- Use only large fonts, so that all data are visible at a glance (hence the name of the app: Glance   )
- Put as much data on the screen as possible, without sacrificing font size above
- Make all data fields customizeable to your needs
- Make colors customizeable as much as possible, so users can create their own design

The "Glance Watch Face" app is 100% FREE - no hidden restrictions, nagging, or expiration:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/07ae ... 07e8035fae

There is also a mostly free app - BIG EASY: apps.garmin.com/.../86ec352b-da01-4806-8972-770c6d32a5e8

There are also two paid versions of this app - "Glance Pro":

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/ac4be3ce-f0f3-4c49-be01-5fa52614ab2b

and "Glance Dual Screen":

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/5c0fe72b-f045-4366-a878-d3e67c600868

Paid versions are identical to the free version (so no worries, FREE doesn't mean bad!), but have a lot of extra features features:

  • Open Weather Map support
  • Setting for TIME font weight
  • New way to use shared color themes
  • Support for many new metrics (like Body Battery, Stress Level, and lots more)
  • Extra progress bars and Graphs (in Dual Screen only)
  • Two separate data screens (in Dual Screen only) 
  • A lot more - see apps description for the full list
  • You have an opportunity (and a small incentive) to support the development Slight smile

Unique feature of the Glance apps - you can save your own Color Themes and quicly switch between them righ on the watch.

NEW: Now you can SHARE your Color Theme! You can also quickly apply Color Themes shared with you. Here is a full description of how it all works: https://www.mobiledriveway.com/glance.html#color

Here is the current Color Themes Gallery: https://www.mobiledriveway.com/glance_gallery.html

Color themes are compatible between "Glance" and "Glance Pro" (except for "inactive status icons color", which became obsolete in "Pro").

I'd love to see all color combinations you came up with. Please post your themes in the Reviews and I'll add them to the gallery!

Questions and suggestions are welcome!

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  • NEWS UPDATE:

    With introduction of Garmin Pay, I am starting to add a new payment option for some of my apps. The system is not flexible enough to just add Garmin Pay to existing apps, so I'll publish a copy of an app, with the same functionality but Garmin Pay as the payment provider.

    The first one out is Glance Ultra (a copy of Glance Dual Screen):

    https://apps.garmin.com/apps/1bed8f69-2e34-46e4-9786-3166fa3c6ab2?tid=0

    Introductory price of Glance Ultra is just $1.99 (lowest possible on Garmin Pay), which is at the moment way lower than the price of Glance Dual Screen ($4.95) and even Glance Pro ($3.95). I'll keep it at that level for a month or so, just to help people switch or upgrade from Pro to Ultra. Unfortunately, at the moment it is not possible to convert the purchase of Dual Screen to Ultra, so you can stay with Dual Screen - functionality is the same.

    And as usual, please leave a review for the new app! Thanks!

  • On Glance Pro, I'm not finding the settings referred to in the FAQ regarding status icons, for example setting it to use a connection dot.  I only see "Use Disconnected icon for BT (instead of connected)" and "Status Icons Color".  Auto Update in Connect IQ is set to on and app is up to date. Thoughts?

  • I only see "Use Disconnected icon for BT (instead of connected)" and "Status Icons Color".  Auto Update in Connect IQ is set to on and app is up to date. Thoughts?

    Connection dot is one of the few options that were removed from Glance Pro to be able to fit it in memory on some devices. You can find the full list in the Glance Pro app description.

  • NEWS UPDATE:

    With introduction of Garmin Pay, I am starting to add a new payment option for some of my apps. The system is not flexible enough to just add Garmin Pay to existing apps, so I'll publish a copy of an app, with the same functionality but Garmin Pay as the payment provider.

    The first one out is Glance Ultra (a copy of Glance Dual Screen):

    https://apps.garmin.com/apps/1bed8f69-2e34-46e4-9786-3166fa3c6ab2?tid=0

    Introductory price of Glance Ultra is just $1.99 (lowest possible on Garmin Pay), which is at the moment way lower than the price of Glance Dual Screen ($4.95) and even Glance Pro ($3.95). I'll keep it at that level for a month or so, just to help people switch or upgrade from Pro to Ultra. Unfortunately, at the moment it is not possible to convert the purchase of Dual Screen to Ultra, so you can stay with Dual Screen - functionality is the same.

    And as usual, please leave a review for the new app! Thanks!

    Some users asked me if it makes sense to buy Glance Ultra if you already have Dual Screen. And the answer is not as straight forward as I'd like it to be. Here are some considerations:

    • If you are happy with Dual Screen, no need to change - it is not going anywhere.
    • At the moment both apps are identical, so it doesn't make sense to have both.
    • However, in the feature I might differentiate the apps and add features exclusively to Ultra. Also Ultra will have a much higher price point than Dual Screen.
    • With Garmin Pay you don't need to remember the unlock code, so it is a bit more convenient.
    • Introductory price of $1.99 is dirt cheap (lowest possible in Garmin Pay), so you can just get it for peace of mind.
    • Your support helps a lot with the app's popularity, so I greatly appreciate everyone buying Ultra and leaving a review!

    For everyone with Glance Pro, and if your watch supports Glance Ultra, it makes perfect sense to upgrade to Ultra now, before the price goes up in a few weeks!

  • Hello, Glance Ultra 19 RON = 3.94 $
  • Hello, Glance Ultra 19 RON = 3.94 $
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    Unfortunately non USD currencies in Garmin Pay are widely inaccurate - same issue with $CAD, so I myself grossly overcharged for services. But that is how Garmin automatically converts it - I have zero control over it.

  • 1,99 $ = 9,60 RON , no 19 RON

  • Please modify it as you said above so I can buy it Watch

  • 1,99 $ = 9,60 RON , no 19 RON

    19 RON is how GARMIN converts $1.99 USD to RON.

    Please modify it as you said above so I can buy it

    I already have set the price to $1.99 USD. Garmin conversion rates are outrageous, but there is absolutely nothing I can do about it - there is no option for developers to change it or set the price in local currencies. Please contact Garmin support about the conversion rate.