# Slingshot® vs Tread®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tread® at 63% against Slingshot®'s 12%. Tread® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (452 vs 37). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Tread® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 452 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Slingshot®'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Tread®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slingshot® | Tread® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot/id1414577573/reviews) | **[4.5 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 164 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Slingshot®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot/id1414577573)

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan rides with offline maps, and connect with a community of riders. Access vehicle details, schedule service, and discover gear. Enhance your adventure with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Vehicle service history and maintenance reminders, Ride planning with offline maps, Group Ride tracking, 3D ride replays, Gear and accessory shopping, Help Center access

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tread®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slingshot® free?

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

### Is Tread® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slingshot® or Tread®?

Tread® is rated higher. Slingshot® averages 2.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Tread® averages 4.5 from 452 ratings.

### Do Slingshot® or Tread® have ads?

Neither Slingshot® nor Tread® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slingshot® or Tread®?

Slingshot® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tread® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slingshot® was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tread® on November 1, 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.*