Polar FlowSync
Polar FlowSync is a companion desktop app for Polar sports watches and fitness trackers that syncs workout data, heart rate records, training plans and performance metrics from Polar devices to the user's Polar Flow online account and dashboard. It is used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers who own Polar wearables and want to manage their training on a Mac rather than relying solely on the mobile app or web interface. The app handles device pairing, firmware updates, data backup and integration with Polar's training ecosystem.
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1 suggestionPolar FlowSync has been discontinued by the developer and is no longer under active development or support. The app will continue to run under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), and once that happens FlowSync will stop launching on any Mac. Polar's support pages indicate that FlowSync 4 was the last version released and it does not have a native Apple Silicon build—the app runs only under emulation on M-series Macs. Before September 2028, you should plan to migrate your Polar device synchronisation workflow. Polar recommends using the Polar Flow web app at flow.polar.com or the mobile Polar Flow app on iOS or Android as alternatives for managing your training data and device syncing. If you use FlowSync for firmware updates or features not available in the web or mobile apps, contact Polar Support now to confirm whether those functions have been replicated in other tools, as your device management options will be limited once the desktop app stops working.
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