Google Health finally adds two-way Apple Health sync for importing & exporting health data
Google Health has released version 5.05 with two ways Apple Health syncing on iPhone, allowing the app to both import HealthKit data and export Google Health and Fitbit Air data to Apple Health. Previously, users could read information from Apple Health but couln't send Fitbit data back, often requiring third party syncing tools or indirect integrations.
Users can now transfer exercise records, steps, sleep, vitals, and other Fitbit metrics to Apple Health, where they can also be accessed by compatible apps based on the permissions selected. The feature can be enabled from the profile menu under “Partner apps” and Apple Health. New users can authorize individual data categories during setup, while existing users can review and expand their permissions.
Version 5.05 also introduces Smart Health Links in the United States, allowing users to share selected medical records with healthcare providers or family members through a URL or QR code. The update also fixes stability issues affecting VO2 max calculations, exercise maps, and workout editing. Google Health 5.05 is available on iOS, while Apple Health syncing remains exclusive to iPhone.
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External links
- Google Health app 5.05 update - Aug 2026Google Health Community • Official source
- Google Health can now sync to Apple HealthAndroid Authority
- Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone9to5Mac
- Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple HealthApple Insider
- Google Health iOS App Can Now Write Data to Apple HealthThurrott.com
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Two-way sync closing means the previous "read-only from Apple Health" setup was arguably worse than no integration at all for anyone using both ecosystems, a one-directional pipe creates the illusion of synced data while Fitbit metrics quietly stayed siloed, which is exactly the kind of gap that leads to a compatible third-party app showing an incomplete picture without warning anyone it's incomplete. Smart Health Links via URL/QR code is the feature worth watching for how the permission model handles revocation, sharing medical records through a link is convenient, but if there's no clean way to expire or revoke access to something already shared with a provider or family member, that convenience trades off against a real risk of stale access lingering longer than intended.