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My Garmin Forerunner 15 is perfect for me and sounds like maybe a good fit for you. I really only use it for distance and pace, but you can link it to an account to track your runs and progress. I purposely didn’t get a more advanced watch (although I sometimes get watch envy when I see everyone else’s touch screens) because I knew I would get sucked into always looking at my pace and stats and being too obsessive. We have a step challenge coming up at work and I’ll be using it for that too since you can use it to count your steps. At under $100 I think its a great option for a first GPS watch, but if you’re ok spending a little more the more recent versions are cooler looking (not necessarily any better at helping you train well).

I have a Fitbit Alta HR and since whenever I would need GPS, I make sure to always have my phone, I just use the Map My Run app.
I have a android and like the fitbit app. I use fitbit to track my steps/active minutes, heart rate (resting and active) - though I take the results with a grain of salt, wrist measurement is less accurate than a chest strap), sleep, and active hours. I like the vibration reminder/alarm to make me walk each hour because I have a desk job.
I like the slimmer profile of the alta and like that when I raise my wrist, the watch displays. I keep it on all the time.
I also have a polar gps watch with chest strap and I never use it because it is a hassle to get out and I don't love app.

I love my fitbit alta hr! I use it with Android, no problem. I love the alarm clock in the morning, since it vibrates and doesn't wake up my husband or baby. The sleep tracker is great, as is the heart rate monitor.

@kiddosc: A very different aside, but get yourself some new running capris from Athleta. They have some sweet pockets on the side that make it easy for you to slip your phone in and out of - I love them for running long distances since I use the Nike+Running app for my runs.

https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46712&pcid=46711&vid=1&pid=211372002