Garmin Explore™

Name: Garmin Explore™
Rating: 3.49 (5585 reviews)
Author: Garmin

By: Garmin App

A complete mobile trip planning solution for compatible Garmin devices

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

2,269,824 ▲ 8.68K

Data as of 2026-09-12

Rating:

3.49 ▲ 0.02

(5,585)

Version:

4.15

Last updated: 2026-08-18

Features & Capabilities

Garmin Explore™ is a comprehensive mobile trip planning solution designed for compatible Garmin devices. It allows users to pair their smartphones or tablets with their Garmin devices to sync and share data for off-grid adventures. With features like downloadable topographic and aerial maps, offline navigation, and an intuitive search tool, it supports navigation even without cellular service.

Users can easily plan trips by creating courses with specified start and finish points, view organized activity libraries including waypoints and tracks, and manage saved collections to quickly access trip data. The app provides unlimited map downloads, GPS trip logging, and cloud storage to preserve activity data automatically. Additionally, the LiveTrack™ feature enables real-time location sharing with loved ones, enhancing safety during outdoor excursions.

Garmin Explore™ combines robust navigation, detailed trip planning, and reliable offline functionality to enhance every outdoor adventure.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

Garmin

Downloads:

2,269,824 8.68K

Rating:

3.49

(5,585) 0.02

Version:

4.15 Last updated: 2026-08-18

Version code:

1602405

Creation date:

2018-10-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.SEND_SMS Very high risk

Size:

168.99MB

Email:

An*****@garmin.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 41,698 ▲ 29

Other rankings

#1 in explore keyword 14

Other platforms

Garmin Explore™ (v4.15.1)

4.10

(1,025)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Garmin

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.explore

Email:

An*****@garmin.com

Website:

https://www.garmin.com/apps

User Reviews

User reviews for Garmin Explore on Android are mixed. Many praise Garmin ecosystem integration and waypoint management in principle, and some report stability gains after updates. However, the majority cite serious reliability and UX issues: frequent crashes, unpredictable behavior, and data loss (waypoints deletion; offline data not accessible). Map details and offline maps are inconsistent or unreliable, and route planning features fall short for some users. Additionally, the subscription price and recent updates that remove features (messenger, weather) fuel dissatisfaction. Overall, the app works for some but has notable regressions that hinder critical backcountry use.

Pros

Solid Garmin device integration and data syncing (e.g., syncing hunts from Alpha handheld) and waypoint management capabilities.
Helpful waypoint management UI on supported devices (clear UI for managing waypoints).
Overall usability for some users and peace of mind on solo adventures.
Updates have, for some users, improved functionality and usefulness.

Cons

Frequent crashes and reliability issues (app closes on launch; crashes during sync; laggy).
Poor UI/UX with non-intuitive organization and inconsistent behavior (inconsistent zoom/UI) .
Maps/offline data quality and reliability problems (names not showing, offline data inaccessible, map details unreliable).
Data loss risks such as waypoints being deleted or not syncing properly.
Subscription price/value concerns and recent updates that remove features or degrade functionality (e.g., messenger, weather).

Recent reviews

i keep getting errors when i request weather and its probably going to be the death of me. i request weather on the updated app and device ans it tells me it cant give me forcaat data for every single request and IF I do get the report ..its about 12 to 15 hours later. I pay for the unlimited plan and shouldnt havethis issue but here we are. I just pray the sos feature works if I ever need again.

Re*****, 2026-08-26

Scaled topographic maps were removed in the latest update, and replaced with an imitation AllTrails 3D thing that can't be turned off. All zoomed in maps can only be viewed as a 3D shape (with not to scale lines on it) from a motion sickness inducing overhead view. The 2D/3D button only toggles between an overhead or angled view, but it is still 3D, with bad angular distortion as you scroll around. Support has failed to offer a way to access 2D maps. Maps are no longer accurate.