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# 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.

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