Tread® vs Honda RoadSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tread®
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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Roam the unknown with the Tread® app. It lets you track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator by using the Group Ride Mobile feature and syncs waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across devices. Easily plan routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device. Users can import and export GPX files and get access to smart notifications and live weather. • Track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® device by using the Group Ride Mobile1 feature • Wirelessly sync waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across your compatible smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator • Easily calculate faster time or adventurous routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device • Import and export GPX files to try out new routes or revisit favorite rides • Keep your phone safely stowed away, and still get important messages and alerts via smart notifications2 on your Tread® device display when it’s paired with the Tread® app • Use the app to access live weather updates, viewable on your Tread® navigator’s display
Honda RoadSync
Enhance your motorcycle rides with this app that connects your Honda bike to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Enjoy hands-free navigation, music control, and message notifications directly through your handlebar switches, ensuring a safer and more comfortable journey.
- Turn-by-Turn navigation
- Voice command destination search
- Incoming call notifications
- Incoming text message alerts
- Music playback and volume control
- Hands-free operation via handlebar switches
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Honda RoadSync*1 is the companion app for selected Honda motorcycle*2. By connecting your motorcycle and smartphone via Bluetooth, it offers simple & easy to operate functions such as navigation (Turn-by-Turn) and music through the handlebar switch, without having to touch your smartphone screen while riding (hands-free). ■ With Honda RoadSync you can: - Turn-by-Turn navigation display on vehicles equipped with TFT meters - Searching for destinations using voice commands - Receive notifications for incoming calls - Receive incoming text messages - Playing your favorite music - Volume control of your smartphone - And many other features! ■ App compatible motorcycle models: https://global.honda/en/voice-control-system/en-top.html#models ■ To enjoy extended features and easy riding, simply 1. Install the Honda RoadSync app 2. Switch on your Honda motorcycle* 3. Follow the onboarding instructions in the Honda RoadSync app to connect to your motorcycle Please follow the tutorial for detailed operation instructions. Operating Honda RoadSync is very simple: make sure the volume on your smartphone is set to the correct level and use the directional keys on the left handlebar of your motorcycle. Using a Bluetooth headset, operating your smartphone is completely hands-free. Note: Honda RoadSync requires comprehensive authorization to provide functionality. ■ Check out the web site for more details: https://global.honda/voice-control-system/ *1 The system name "Honda Smartphone Voice Control system" has been discontinued and unified into "Honda RoadSync". *2 Selected motorcycle compatible with Honda RoadSync
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tread® at 65% against Honda RoadSync's 7%. Tread® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (406 vs 55). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 406 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Tread®'s written reviews are positive against 7% of Honda RoadSync's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tread® | Honda RoadSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (406 ratings) — better | 2.0 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews — better | 7.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 406 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
Tread®
Honda RoadSync
User reviews
Tread®
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Honda RoadSync
From 55 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to setup and use
- ⚙️ Decent turn-by-turn navigation
- 🎵 Good music controls
Room to improve
- 🗺️ Limited navigation features
- 🎧 Restricted to Apple Music
- 🔍 Small text difficult to read
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🚫 Lacks key features like Spotify
Bugs and requests
Tread®
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Honda RoadSync
Reported bugs
3 issues- Connectivity issues
- Navigation errors and inaccuracies
- Volume control problems
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more music streaming apps
- Improved navigation with map view and alternate route options
- Customizable voice and text size
- Landscape mode support
In-app purchases
Tread®
No in-app purchases
Honda RoadSync
No in-app purchases
Questions
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