Garmin Explore™

Garmin Explore™

Explore with a Garmin device

1.1K ratings
958 reviews
#99 in free Navigation
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Released
October 15, 2018
Updated
September 29, 2026
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Navigate off-grid with this app, which pairs with a compatible Garmin device for trip planning, mapping, and navigation even without Wi-Fi or cellular service. Plan routes, download maps for offline use, and sync data to the cloud.

✓Off-grid navigation
✓Trip planning
✓Offline map downloads
✓Pair and sync with Garmin device
✓Activity library
✓Cloud storage
✓LiveTrack location sharing
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What's New in Garmin Explore™

4.16

September 29, 2026

• View activities older than 7 days as activity points on the map • Use “Show on Map” to display an activity’s full line • Added the ability to filter out activities from the main map • Bug fixes and performance improvements

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📈 99+3

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Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

Good app, but requires some improvements

Good app for managing routes, tracks, and waypoints. Also useful with non-mapping navigation devices, It would be very helpful to be able to transfer fit files as well, to overcome the limitations of GPX files.

Très bien jusqu’à la dernière mise a jour

Avant cette dernière mise a jour toutes mes traces synchronisées apparaissaient sur la carte, la navigation était facile et il était très facile de retrouver mes anciens parcours pour récupérer les données gpx. Aujourd’hui la quasi totalité de mes parcours a disparu, aucune trace n’apparaît et avec le nouveau système de sélection il est très compliqué de s’y retrouver parmis le peu de trace qu’il me reste. Et bien sûr aucun moyen dans les menu de choisir l’affichage que l’on préfère pour revenir à la version précédente. Très deçu de cette nouvelle mise à jour…
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3D

Solo falta visualización en 3D para navegar.

When you add personal heat map like in Strava?

When you add personal heat map like in Strava?

User Friendly

Useful

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Sync failures between app and Garmin devices

Bug

Disappearing or corrupted user data

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions

Bug

Unreliable offline map downloads

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to edit waypoint coordinates

Feature

More customization options for map layers and displays

Feature

Improved route planning and navigation features

Feature

Better syncing and data management between app and devices

Feature

Support for more Garmin device models

Feature

FAQ

What does the Garmin Explore app do?

The Garmin Explore app provides off-grid navigation, trip planning, and mapping capabilities when paired with a compatible Garmin device. It allows users to navigate, plan routes, download maps for offline use, and sync data to the cloud, even without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

What are the key features of Garmin Explore?

Key features include off-grid navigation, the ability to stream and download maps for offline use, pairing and syncing with compatible Garmin devices, easy trip planning with automatic course creation, an activity library to review saved data, cloud storage for waypoints and activities, and LiveTrack for real-time location sharing.

Is Garmin Explore free to use?

Yes, the Garmin Explore app is free to download and use. It offers unlimited map downloads, aerial imagery, waypoints, tracking, route navigation, GPS trip logging, location sharing, and unlimited cloud storage for routes, waypoints, tracks, and activities.

What devices is Garmin Explore compatible with?

The app is designed to be used with compatible Garmin devices. A full list of compatible devices can be found on the Garmin Explore website at https://explore.garmin.com/appcompatibility.

How can I plan a trip with Garmin Explore?

You can plan your next trip by downloading maps and creating courses within the app. Specify your start and finish points, and the app will automatically create a course that can be synced with your compatible Garmin device for navigation.