---
title: WKRunsIndependentlyOfCompanionApp
framework: Bundle Resources
role: symbol
role_heading: Property List Key
platforms: [watchOS 6.0+]
path: bundleresources/information_property_list/wkrunsindependentlyofcompanionapp
---

# WKRunsIndependentlyOfCompanionApp

A Boolean value indicating whether the user can install and run the watchOS app independently of its iOS companion app.

## Discussion

Xcode automatically includes this key in the WatchKit extension’s information property list and sets its value to `YES` when you create a project using the iOS App with Watch App template. When you set the value of this key to `YES`, the app doesn’t need its iOS companion app to operate properly. Users can choose to install the iOS app, the watchOS app, or both.

## See Also

### Launch conditions

- [UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities](../information-property-list/uirequireddevicecapabilities.md)
- [LSMultipleInstancesProhibited](../information-property-list/lsmultipleinstancesprohibited.md)
- [LSArchitecturePriority](../information-property-list/lsarchitecturepriority.md)
- [LSRequiresNativeExecution](../information-property-list/lsrequiresnativeexecution.md)
- [WKPrefersNetworkUponForeground](../information-property-list/wkprefersnetworkuponforeground.md)
- [WKWatchOnly](../information-property-list/wkwatchonly.md)
- [PUICAutoLaunchAudioOptOut](../information-property-list/puicautolaunchaudiooptout.md)
- [CLKComplicationSupportedFamilies](../information-property-list/clkcomplicationsupportedfamilies.md)