# Tread® — user reviews > 210 indexed App Store user reviews of Tread® by Garmin, rated 4.50/5 from 406 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 313 · 4★ 44 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of Tread®? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💡 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 **Cons** - 🐛 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to save/load routes on mobile app - Inconsistent behavior when importing routes - Frequent disconnections between app and device - Lack of metric units and other regional support **Most requested features** - Web/desktop app for route planning - Improved offline map coverage - Collaborative route planning features - Better organization and folder structure - Larger text/UI options for accessibility ## Newest reviews (17 of 210) ### 2/5 — Battery killer *2026-07-03, version 3.01.15* Ate 25% of my battery today whilst riding with my XT2 ### 4/5 — Byroads *2026-06-21, version 3.01.08* Helps me find off road tracks/byroad easy ### 5/5 — Quickly Create An Alternate Route In The App *2026-06-11, version 3.01.08* I recently added the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition All-Terrain GPS Navigator to my collection of trail-riding tools for our 2026 Polaris Xpedition XP 5 NorthStar, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Having owned and used Garmin GPS units for more years than I can count, I had high expectations, and the Tread 2 has exceeded them. While there are many features I appreciate, the standout for me is the ability to create and modify routes on the fly using the Tread App. During a recent ride, we encountered multiple trail and road closures caused by flooding. Instead of stopping our adventure, I was able to quickly create an alternate route in the app and seamlessly transfer it to the Tread 2 navigator. The process was simple, fast, and incredibly reliable, allowing us to stay focused on the ride rather than worrying about navigation. If you enjoy off-road adventures, overlanding, or exploring remote trails, the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition is an outstanding investment. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Great so far *2026-05-29, version 3.01.08* The unit works well syncing to other devices. Well done. ### 5/5 — just the job for Europe *2026-05-26, version 3.00.14* After upgrading from the old Zumo to the XT2 I found that using Tread made my journey to the Black Forest a lot easier than I thought. I like how easy it was to import/export my routes to the XT2. ### 5/5 — Lots of info *2026-05-25, version 3.00.14* App is jammed back full of info and constantly updated ### 5/5 — Garmin Treadmill App *2026-05-11, version 3.00.14* Great app and well put together. I use it for my Kawasaki Ridge. ### 3/5 — Ok. Crashes often *2026-05-04, version 3.00.14* Although it took ages for Garmin to include data for many Central American countries, they finally did and it’s rather detailed. However, the app is crash happy. I mean one crash after another just trying to do the simplest thing. If you can avoid using this app to plan navigation, do so. ### 2/5 — Extremely slow routing. *2026-04-16, version 3.00.14* When the app is working well I have built some great routes on it. But lately each section I try and add to my route, will just calculate for 10+ minutes. I’ve deleted a bunch of routes that I didn’t want to delete hoping it would free up memory and allow the app to work better/faster, that don’t work. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app, that doesn’t work. It’s frustrating and disappointing that this has become my slowest mapping/routing app there is. I read that if your route is too long it’s better to break it up into smaller sections, trying to route from my home to a first stop it just sits there “calculating” forever. Somethings wrong. ### 2/5 — When will Garmin acknowledge issues? *2026-04-15, version 3.00.14* I won’t list the numerous issues with the app. Check the reviews and all becomes clear - very quickly. My question is simple - When will you acknowledge that Tread alters routes and fix it? Great idea. Poor in reality ☹️😵‍💫 ### 5/5 — Great *2026-04-08, version 3.00.14* I’m able to upload routes from here to my Garmin Zumo xt2 with no problems. ### 2/5 — Average Product from Major Organization *2026-04-03, version 3.00.14* In April 2026 I’m at a loss to understand how major organizations like Garmin can be so challenged when developing software such as the Tread App. I appreciate that’s it’s not an easy task, but half baked is not helpful. An application that “almost works” is effectively useless because it remains unreliable and that’s not something you need when planning routes. If Google Maps can do it, and its predecessor BaseCamp (although itself not perfect) could do it, why does Tread struggle. From not being compatible with Windows PCs, to limited functionality on a Mac ( M1-4), to basic planning limitations around Shaping Points, and a fart of bugs and crashes, it’s just not up to scratch. Not to mention the limited and often out-dated Supprt information provided on the Garmin site. Please dedicate more resources to refining and developing this software, but also be more transparent about the limitations and known bugs. Users generally want to engage if they feel valued by the company - don’t abuse this with sloppy software development. ### 5/5 — Garmin Treadmill *2026-03-25, version 3.00.14* So far enjoying the Garmin tread hope it remains as accurate as it’s been so far. ### 5/5 — Love It For Importing GPX Files Into My Garmin zumo XT2/XT3 *2026-03-20, version 3.00.14* I’m not currently using Garmin Tread for route planning, but it sure makes importing GPX files into my Garmin XT2/XT3 super easy. ### 5/5 — Welcomed surprise *2026-03-09, version 3.00.03* This app is very easy to use and works well and makes routing very easy. ### 5/5 — Great companion to the Tread GPS *2026-03-09, version 3.00.03* Syncs fast through both BT and Wi-Fi ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2026-02-28, version 3.00.03* I’m 75 years old and I easily understand this device ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Dozens of tracks lost *2026-07-02, version 3.01.15* Horrible. Many of my tracks disappeared from the map/app, and since it syncs with the GPS it also deleted them from the Zumo. Weeks of motorcycle trips completely gone. This is due to bugs in the app as now I see several “Unknown Error” entries in the Collections when I do a Select and Edit”. ### 1/5 — Why is search so bad still? *2026-06-27, version 3.01.08* Why does search seem so terrible in the tread app? I’m shocked at how bad this app is. I thought about buying a new Garmin zumo XT 3 but if I am forced to use this terrible app to find locations I will skip it, especially at those prices, I expect way better software. ### 1/5 — Arghhh *2026-06-07, version 3.01.08* Every time the app is opened I’m asked to finish setup. Only so many times I can finish setting up the device!!! ### 1/5 — Appalling *2026-02-10, version 2.12.50* Tried for almost a complete day to upload gpx tracks/ routes to a Garmin XT2. Gave up, got my £430 back. I’ll use my phone and RWGPS. ### 1/5 — Can’t import GPX *2026-02-09, version 2.12.50* The app used to work well. In its current state you can’t import a GPX file without getting an error. Also when you create a new waypoint, you can’t save directly to a collection, as the app fails to name your current collections. This make what was once useful almost unusable ### 1/5 — Useless to me *2026-01-01, version 2.12.43* Since Garmin doesn’t have a computer based app to plan routes for the Zumo XT2 (which I was considering buying), I would like to see if this Tread app is going to be a suitable substitute for a computer based app. The problem is, you can’t check out the features unless you pair it first with the device, which I haven’t purchased yet. I don’t like the idea of planning routes on a small phone or tablet, so I would like to try out the Tread app before I commit to purchasing the Zumo XT2. Big fail, Garmin. I have decided I won’t be buying the ZUMO XT2. ### 1/5 — Permanente Synchronisierungs Problem *2025-10-22* Diese App ist die absolute Katastrophe. Ständig und immer gibt es die Meldung Synchronisierung fehlgeschlagen. Ich habe das Tread 2 , welches auch ständig immer wieder abstürzt. Für 700€ ist das eine absolute Frechheit. Es braucht Tage bis sich der Upload zwischen App und Gerät synchronisiert. Toll wenn man mal schnell ne Tour aufs gerät senden will. Garmin, da müsst und dürft ihr gerne mal mehr Wert auf Qualität legen. Ich lade teils die Touren per es Karte auf das Gerät damit es schneller geht. Beim fahren trudeln denn solangsam auch die Upload ein. Ach ja , mehrfach zurücksetzen des Gerätes und neuem Garmin Konto erstellen hat es nicht besser gemacht. Ist genau so schlimm. Und die greates rides, die auf der hilfe Seite angekündigt sind, gibt es auch nicht mehr dem Tread 2. wirklich sehr schade. Moped navi für das Geld , da darf gerne mehr passieren ### 1/5 — Crashes Zumo XT2 *2025-10-05, version 2.12.31* Connecting to the Tread app causes the Zumo XT2 to crash and reboot randomly. The only way to use the Zumo XT2 reliably is with the app disconnected. ### 1/5 — 12 hours and still can’t create a route or get consistent results *2025-09-26, version 2.11.32* developers seem to think everyone knows exactly how to decode icons. So it click and see what happens and in doing so erase all prior progress. Cannot use Garmin Explore to create routes only to share them with other people so it’s click zoom out, pan zoom on the phone and repeat. Created routes in Rever , Tom Tom web app and Google Maps and tried to import, got different errors for each app but result was the same, no import. Do some benchmarking of your competition and go back to the drawing board. For you Gen Z developers that’s means start over. I don’t think the developers have ever used a GPS or created routes in anything else other than AI testing environment ### 1/5 — Дно *2025-08-24* Основная деятельность гармина - Реабилитация фашизма. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Bisher super *2026-08-05* Benutze es nun seit einer Woche und ich habe mich schon umgewöhnt. Es ist anders als base Camp, aber auf dem iPad sehr gut zu nutzen. Durchgeführte Tracks muss man leider manuell abspeichern, aber auch das klappt inzwischen. Was besser ist als vorher, ist die Speicherung der Touren und Wegpunkte, gilt auch für die Sammlungen. Inzwischen schon mehr Touren und Wegpunkte als vorher zusammengetragen, macht mehr Spaß und ist übersichtlicher. Auch die Bearbeitung zwischendurch im Urlaub auf dem iPad macht Spaß und die Übertragung auf alle Geräte ist dann super. Tread für MAC wäre noch das i-Tüpfelchen. ### 5/5 — Ginny B *2026-08-04, version 3.01.15* Greatest app for anyone to use ### 5/5 — Perfect pair for my XT *2026-07-25, version 3.01.15* Makes the track download super easy ### 5/5 — Tread app Ktm 1290 *2026-07-25, version 3.01.15* Great app keeps regular updates - auto connects to phone - loads of features - great A+ 💪 ### 5/5 — Great up to date data *2026-07-22, version 3.01.15* Accurate data thx ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-16, version 3.01.15* It’s a great app. I wish the tread 2 can export “activities” not just routes so you don’t see millions of little flags along the route when reviewing track logs on the explore website. ### 5/5 — Tread overland xl *2026-07-05, version 3.01.15* Excellent ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-06-16, version 3.01.08* Couldn’t be easier uploading gpx files, loads of features beyond that too, very pleased and it syncs with my zumo xt2 really easily ### 5/5 — Einfaches und zeitgemäßes Handling *2026-06-15* Die App lässt sich einfach und intuitiv bedienen. Sowohl auf dem iPhone wie auf em iPad. Planen von Routen und eine schnelle Übersicht ist jeder Zeit möglich. Ich kann sowohl auf dem Mobilegerät wie auch auf dem Garmin Tread SXS arbeiten, was es sehr einfach macht. Gut ist auch, dass man Updates zum Navi mitbekommt, wenn das Navi eine Zeitlang nicht in Benutzung ist. ### 5/5 — Best yet *2026-06-15, version 3.01.08* This is the best app linked to a satnav I’ve had and I’ve had a few --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*