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Tread®

Tread®

by Garmin

451 ratings
400 reviews
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free

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Released
March 10, 2021
Updated
October 6, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Garmin
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Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.

✓Track up to 20 friends on map
✓Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
✓Plan routes with custom preferences
✓Import and export GPX files
✓Smart notifications
✓Live weather updates
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What users say about Tread®

Reviews of Tread® are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 4.5/5 from 451 App Store ratings. What users like most: ability to plan routes on phone/tablet, easy to sync routes to Garmin device. Top complaints: syncing issues between app and Garmin device, corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💡Ability to plan routes on phone/tablet
  • 🚀Easy to sync routes to Garmin device
  • 👍Customizable route settings (e.g. adventure mode)
  • 👍Offline maps and navigation
  • 👍Seamless integration with Garmin devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Syncing issues between app and Garmin device
  • 🐛Corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 👎Unintuitive user interface, steep learning curve
  • 👎Limited functionality compared to competitors
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What's New in Tread®

3.01.34

October 6, 2026

We are continually working to improve your experience when using Garmin Tread. This version includes bug fixes to improve app and device functionality.

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User reviews

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European tours

I have used the tread app for my European tours and transferred gpx’s files from mra it’s great there are lots of no so good reviews but in my personal experience it’s been great coupled with my zumo xt 2 and mra I love it !
Ssanquar

Problemy

Problem z zapisaniem zbioru nie działają przyciski anuluj i gotowe
GŻGrzegorz Ż

Utile

Comoda e affidabile
Ssarebbbe

Incredible!

Works great! Updates seamlessly between devices. Way better than old BMW Navigator which once told me to leave the road on a 750lb bike. I dont think so.! Easy to plan routes with. Kudos to Garmin!
PRPlan to ride

Un app Molto Bella

Indispensabile per il mio zumo xt3 , facile e intuitiva
SSangeMotoTouring
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to save/load routes on mobile app

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when importing routes

Bug

Frequent disconnections between app and device

Bug

Lack of metric units and other regional support

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Web/desktop app for route planning

Feature

Improved offline map coverage

Feature

Collaborative route planning features

Feature

Better organization and folder structure

Feature

Larger text/UI options for accessibility

Feature

FAQ

What does the Tread app do?

The Tread app allows you to track up to 20 friends on a map using the Group Ride Mobile feature. It also syncs waypoints, tracks, routes, and collections between your smartphone and Tread powersport navigator. You can plan routes, import/export GPX files, and receive smart notifications and live weather updates.

How can I track friends with the Tread app?

The app features Group Ride Mobile, which enables you to track up to 20 friends directly on your smartphone's map and your Tread powersport navigator. This ensures you can stay connected and aware of your group's location during rides.

Is the Tread app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the Tread app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a free monetization model.

What devices is the Tread app compatible with?

The Tread app is designed to work with compatible smartphones and the Tread powersport navigator. It facilitates wireless syncing of data between these devices.

Can I plan adventurous routes with the Tread app?

Yes, you can easily calculate faster or more adventurous routes on your smartphone using the same maps, vehicle profiles, and route preferences available on your Tread device. This allows for personalized route planning tailored to your preferences.