# Tread® vs DMD

The clearest difference is rating: Tread® at 4.5 against DMD's 2.3. Tread® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (437 vs 4). DMD's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tread® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 437 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, DMD daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tread® | DMD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-navigation-obd-dashboard/id6757783288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **437** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Phuong Ha Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774153594) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DMD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-navigation-obd-dashboard/id6757783288)

Monitor your vehicle's performance and diagnostics in real-time with a Bluetooth OBD adapter. Visualize driving data, track routes, and understand diagnostic trouble codes for a clearer picture of your car's condition.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle data monitoring, Customizable dashboard views, Driving history and route overview, Diagnostic trouble code explanations, Trip data visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tread® free?

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

### Is DMD free?

DMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Tread® is rated higher. Tread® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while DMD averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tread® or DMD have ads?

Neither Tread® nor DMD shows ads.

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

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, and DMD daily. Most recently, Tread® was updated on October 18, 2026 and DMD on October 13, 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.*