# Garmin Explore™

> Explore with a Garmin device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1276675721](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1276675721)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1276675721`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (1,026 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.15.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2018-10-15
- **Size:** 449 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-explore/id1276675721)
- **Website:** [https://www.garmin.com/apps](https://www.garmin.com/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.garmin.com/privacy/inreach/](https://www.garmin.com/privacy/inreach/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #57,254 — Overall
- #1 — explore

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1276675721)