# Garmin Explore™ vs AllTracks

The clearest difference is rating: AllTracks at 5.0 against Garmin Explore™'s 4.1. AllTracks also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.4). Garmin Explore™'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AllTracks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Explore™ has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Garmin Explore™ ships an update monthly, AllTracks every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Explore™ | AllTracks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-explore/id1276675721/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alltracks/id6476648727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 452 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Shenzhen 2bulu Information Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193862719) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Explore™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-explore/id1276675721)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Off-grid navigation, Trip planning, Offline map downloads, Pair and sync with Garmin device, Activity library, Cloud storage, LiveTrack location sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent for planning routes and activities
- 💡 Great for offline navigation with downloaded maps
- 👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
- 👍 Useful for tracking and sharing adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Garmin devices
- 🔍 Lacking detailed map options in some regions
- 🔍 Confusing interface and terminology
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Requires login and internet connection for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Sync failures between app and Garmin devices
- Disappearing or corrupted user data
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions
- Unreliable offline map downloads

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit waypoint coordinates
- More customization options for map layers and displays
- Improved route planning and navigation features
- Better syncing and data management between app and devices
- Support for more Garmin device models


### AllTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alltracks/id6476648727)

Record, backup, and navigate outdoor routes with voice alerts. Access multiple map types, a toolbox of utilities, and save points of interest. Search and overlay shared tracks for reference during activities like hiking and cycling.

**Highlights:** Track recording and backup, Voice-guided navigation with deviation alerts, Multiple outdoor map support, Location alarm and destination navigation, Points of interest marking and cloud backup, Search and overlay shared tracks

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garmin Explore™ free?

Garmin Explore™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AllTracks free?

AllTracks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Garmin Explore™ or AllTracks?

AllTracks is rated higher. Garmin Explore™ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while AllTracks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Garmin Explore™ or AllTracks have ads?

Neither Garmin Explore™ nor AllTracks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Garmin Explore™ or AllTracks?

Garmin Explore™ ships an update monthly, and AllTracks every 9 months. Most recently, Garmin Explore™ was updated on September 30, 2026 and AllTracks on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*