How does ROOK work?
Everything You Need to Know About Integrating Wearable Data with ROOK
The Devices Your Users Already Use
Same Structure Every Device.
Why one API beats three.
| Capability | Apple HealthiOS SDK | Oura RingREST API | GarminREST + Webhooks | With ROOKBEST |
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| Authentication | On-device (HealthKit) | OAuth 2.0 | OAuth 1.0a | Single OAuth · handled |
| Data format | HKSample · proprietary | JSON · Oura schema | JSON · FIT-derived | Unified ROOK schema |
| Update cadence | Real-time / on read | Hourly polling | Push (webhook) | Normalized webhooks |
| Historical window | Up to device limit | Full account history | Last 90 days | Backfill on connect |
| Maintenance burden | — | — | — | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Question
Quick answers to the questions you may have about ROOK.
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To get the most out of ROOK, we recommend integrating the following core components:
Connection Page – To enable users to connect their wearables easily.
Webhook – To receive real-time data updates from ROOK.
SDKs or Extraction App – Choose between using our SDKs or the no-code Extraction App.
ROOKScore – Leverage our proprietary scoring system to enhance user engagement and health insights. (Optional)
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ROOK is used across various industries, including:
Health & Wellness Apps: For activity tracking and engagement.
Insurance: For personalized underwriting and incentive programs.
Healthcare Providers: For remote monitoring and early intervention.
Fitness Platforms: To offer deeper insights and gamified experiences.
See our use cases and case studies here.
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You can explore our pricing options on our Pricing Page. Have unique requirements or large-scale needs? Reach out—we're happy to tailor a solution for you.
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Yes. ROOK is HIPAA and GDPR compliant. All health data is anonymized, encrypted, and handled under the highest privacy and security standards.