Garmin Explore™

Name: Garmin Explore™
Rating: 4.1 (937 reviews)
Author: Garmin

By: Garmin

Explore with a Garmin device

Features & Capabilities

Garmin Explore is a navigation and mapping extension designed for off-grid adventures with a Garmin device. It enables planning, streaming, and navigating using your mobile browser and cloud-connected data when online or offline.

Key capabilities include offline map streaming, easy trip planning with start and end points, an activity library for waypoints and tracks, and LiveTrack location sharing in real time. It also syncs data to the cloud for access from Garmin Explore web and supports seamless data sharing with your device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

Garmin

Rating:

4.10

(937) 8 new ratings

Version:

4.14.1 Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version code:

886183111

Creation date:

2018-10-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

434.35MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 63,464 ▲ 174

Other rankings

#1 in explore keyword 13 #63 in reach keyword 3 ▲

Other platforms

Garmin Explore™ (v4.14)

2,157,158 3.74

(5,320)

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Developed by:

Garmin

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-explore/id1276675721

Website:

https://www.garmin.com/apps

User Reviews

Users generally praise Garmin Explore for being easy to use, good for planning/navigation, and strong in syncing with Garmin devices, plus the value of the historical map and field-use versatility. However, multiple reviews highlight stability problems (crashes/freezes), unreliable syncing, degraded routing/map quality, and frustrating UI/UX, with some dissatisfaction over customer support. Overall, the app is seen as essential for Garmin users when it works, but stability and reliability improvements are repeatedly requested.

Pros

Easy to use and quick to pair data across Garmin devices.
Strong route planning and navigation features, including offline maps/routing.
Syncs with Garmin watches/devices for integrated activity tracking.
Cumulative map showing every GPS activity for easy review/history.
Versatile and useful in the field (planning for hunts, runs, hikes).

Cons

Frequent crashes and freezes, leading to instability and frustration.
Unreliable syncing between the app and GPS/devices; items may not transfer correctly.
Mapping and routing quality degraded after updates (poor topo lines, non-routable trails).
Confusing UI/UX and cross‑platform usability issues (difficult to learn, problematic current location icon).
Customer service and refunds support difficulties reported by users.

Recent reviews

I legitimately cannot believe that you could have made such a bad product out of such an amazing product. The routing features became worse. You moved the routing engine to the cloud (you do realize people use this in the backcountry???) and yet you made the app take up MORE space with less functionality. It loads slower. Seriously Garmin devs, what gives?!