Google Health 5.02 restores popular Fitbit features users requested

The latest update to Google Health, version 5.02, is rolling out now for both Android and iOS, and it directly addresses several long-standing user frustrations, particularly for those who miss the old Fitbit app. While the transition has been rocky for many, this release brings back highly requested functionality and introduces meaningful improvements.

On Android, the update is especially significant. Users can now drag and drop metrics within the Key Metrics section of the Health tab, offering a level of customization that was sorely missing. This change puts the most important data front and center, eliminating the need to scroll through less relevant information. It directly tackles one of the biggest criticisms: that Google Health buried the data users relied on at a glance.

Food tracking also gets a boost. The food search feature now returns serving units and calorie counts together, a simple but crucial return for former Fitbit users who depended on seeing both pieces of information when logging meals.

For those tracking their midday rest, Naps now have their own dedicated tab within the daily Sleep Score view, making it easier to log and review short sleep sessions.

Across both platforms, the update brings back hourly activity charts in the Today and Health tabs, allowing users to monitor their step goals throughout the day. Sleep data visualization has also been refined. The restlessness bar is now positioned closer to the sleep stages graph, and the system has improved its detection of minor awake moments, offering a more accurate picture of nightly tossing and turning.

Google’s Known Issues post from late last month confirms that many reported bugs and requested improvements have been addressed or are actively in development. While the app’s initial rollout frustrated a loyal user base, this update is a clear step toward rebuilding trust and delivering the experience Fitbit fans expect.