Comparison

Tread® vs ShareSyncGo

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

ShareSyncGo

Features
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ShareSyncGo draws a live breadcrumb trail of your walk or ride on your Garmin watch. Share an address from Apple Maps or Google Maps → straight to your Garmin, with turn arrows and the distance to the next maneuver layered on top. Your phone stays in your pocket. WHY SHARESYNCGO • Breadcrumb trail on the watch — see exactly where you have been. The path you walked or rode is drawn behind you, so you can retrace your steps or spot when you have drifted off-route at a glance. • Works with the watches you already own — Fenix, Forerunner, Edge, Venu, vívoactive, Instinct, Epix, and more (any Connect IQ device). • Share to start. Send an address from Maps, Google Maps → pick walk or bike → go. • Real turn-by-turn — not just a compass bearing. Arrows, street names, and the exact distance to the next turn. • Smart haptics. Customizable vibration patterns for turns, arrival, and session start/stop so you can keep your eyes up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pair your Garmin watch with Garmin Connect Mobile. 2. Share a destination to ShareSyncGo from Apple Maps or Google Maps, or pick a place inside the app. 3. Choose walking or cycling and tap Start. 4. Follow the turns on your wrist. Your phone can stay locked. SUPPORTED WATCHES Any Garmin watch that supports Connect IQ apps, including: Fenix 6 / 7 / 8 series · Forerunner 255 / 265 / 955 / 965 · Edge 530 / 540 / 830 / 840 / 1030 / 1040 / 1050 · Venu 2 / 3 · vívoactive 4 / 5 · Instinct 2 / 3 · Epix · Enduro · MARQ · Descent G1 / Mk3. PRIVACY ShareSyncGo runs on-device. Locations are used only to compute and follow your route; nothing is sent to our servers. No analytics, no ads, no third-party SDKs collecting your trips. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17 or later. • A Garmin watch paired through Garmin Connect Mobile. • The free ShareSyncGo companion app installed on the watch (one tap from Connect IQ Store). Made by a small team that walks and cycles for fun, and got tired of pulling the phone out at every corner. Feedback and feature requests are welcome — write to us through the in-app support link.

Screenshots

Tread®4 screens
ShareSyncGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShareSyncGo at every 2 days against Tread®'s every 3 weeks. Tread®'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.6). 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, ShareSyncGo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tread® versus ShareSyncGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTread®ShareSyncGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (447 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGarminTom Birnkammer

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

ShareSyncGo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

None

ShareSyncGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareSyncGo free?
ShareSyncGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tread® or ShareSyncGo have ads?
Neither Tread® nor ShareSyncGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tread® or ShareSyncGo?
Tread® ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShareSyncGo every 2 days. Most recently, Tread® was updated on October 22, 2026 and ShareSyncGo on October 14, 2026.

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