# Tread® vs DirtOS

The clearest difference is rating: DirtOS at 5.0 against Tread®'s 4.5. DirtOS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). Tread®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (406 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DirtOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

DirtOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 406 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of DirtOS's.

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, DirtOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tread® | DirtOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtos/id6757966180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 288 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Sean Jeffrey Connell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808021277) |

## 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


### DirtOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtos/id6757966180)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate off-road and backcountry with specialized GPS tools. Import routes, receive audio cues, and track groups live, even offline. Designed for use in challenging conditions with customizable quick keys.

**Highlights:** Import GPX routes, Turn-by-turn audio navigation, Next 3 waypoints display, Quick Keys for on-the-fly waypoint marking, Live and offline group tracking, Works offline with downloaded maps, 3D flyover route preview

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PreRun Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tread® free?

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

### Is DirtOS free?

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

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

DirtOS is rated higher. Tread® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while DirtOS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tread® or DirtOS have ads?

Neither Tread® nor DirtOS shows ads.

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

Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, and DirtOS fortnightly. Most recently, Tread® was updated on September 27, 2026 and DirtOS on September 19, 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.*