Garmin Explore™

Name: Garmin Explore™
Rating: 3.74 (5402 reviews)
Author: Garmin

By: Garmin

A complete mobile trip planning solution for compatible Garmin devices

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:

2,184,949 8.38K

Rating:

3.74

(5,402) 23 new ratings

Version:

4.14 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

1508839

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:

169.89MB

Email:

An*****@garmin.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 41,824 ▲ 17

Other rankings

#151 in Maps and navigation (Free) ▼ 19#1 in explore keyword 13

Other platforms

Garmin Explore™ (v4.14.1)

4.10

(962)

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

Flawed. Ludicrous routing problem. create a course. 01. click and place the start point 02. select 2nd point, (or turn) 03. Now, if you deviate from a footpath or road that isn't open to public, you can change to the black line icon /creator. if you try to pull a magenta track from a public footpath to a track you want but isn't public it will not do so, BUT it will randomly draw a path across a field. so I can't go anywhere except where the map algorithms dictate. useless when hiking