Comparison

Tread® vs Siltop Visions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Siltop Visions

Features
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Siltop Visions gives preserve members a practical trail companion for a day on the property. Use the app to explore the full trail network on a live map, browse and search every trail and place, follow your current location, and handle membership tasks without leaving the app. The experience is built for members who want a clearer view of the preserve before and during a ride. - Explore Siltop trails, roads, and streams on an interactive map - Tap a trail to highlight its route and see who maintains it - Browse and filter trails and points of interest by category - Search trails and places and jump straight to them on the map - See your current location while navigating the preserve - Buy guest passes, renew memberships, and sign waivers from the Membership tab Optimized for iPhone Duo: explore the preserve on the outer display, then unfold for a wider map and comfortable trail browsing. The layout adapts as you fold, unfold, and rotate your device.

Screenshots

Tread®4 screens
Siltop Visions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Siltop Visions at weekly against Tread®'s every 3 weeks. Tread®'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, Siltop Visions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tread® versus Siltop Visions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTread®Siltop Visions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (448 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings448 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGarminYab Ventures LLC

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

Siltop Visions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

None

Siltop Visions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Siltop Visions free?
Siltop Visions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tread® or Siltop Visions have ads?
Neither Tread® nor Siltop Visions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tread® or Siltop Visions?
Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Siltop Visions weekly. Most recently, Tread® was updated on October 27, 2026 and Siltop Visions on October 25, 2026.

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