Garmin Explore™

Garmin Explore™

Explore with a Garmin device

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2018
  • 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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📈 96+4

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This app rose +4 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Класс

Нужная вещь, с ней хоть можно прийти обратно

Issues with elevation

I want to love this app, but unfortunately it is sometimes outrageously wrong when it comes to elevation data. It once told me that my hike had 400m of gain, and it ended up having 1600m of gain. Another time, it told me the summit elevation was 1800m, when it was in fact 2400m. I can see the elevation lines on the map that are correct, but the elevation at any point I click on is wrong. For a navigation/map app geared towards activities, this is not acceptable. It also deleted my offline maps once. If that happened to me in the backcountry, I could have been stranded.
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Great addition to my outdoor kit

Had a spot messenger years ago, didn’t really like it much. The Garmin messages and explore apps paired with the inreach mini2 gives me the freedoms to go where I want and keep my family in the loop. Any adventure away from home should have this set up.

Thank you Garmin for another amazing product and service.
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Endlich modernisiert ‼️

Endlich sind skalierbare 3D Karten integriert. Die App ist zwar immer noch etwas „fummelig“ aber in Verbindung mit meinem Garmin Montana 750i oder der Fenix 8 eine gute Kombi.
Das TopoActive Kartenmaterial ist gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber dafür sehr informativ.
Danke an die Entwickler für die Pflege der App.
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使い心地

使いやすいですよ。

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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

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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.