Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead

Google has officially replaced the Fitbit app with Google Health alongside the launch of the Fitbit Air. Early user reactions are largely negative, with complaints about the redesigned home screen, limited tiles, missing visibility into stats, and confusion over where familiar Fitbit features went.

The backlash shows the risk of folding a beloved fitness app into a broader health platform before users feel feature parity has been achieved. For Google, the challenge is turning Fitbit loyalty into adoption of its health ecosystem without alienating longtime users who value simplicity and continuity.