Comparison

Tread® vs PRD Phantom Trace

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, plan routes, and sync navigation data between your smartphone and powersport device. Access live weather and smart notifications for an enhanced off-road experience.

Highlights
  • Track up to 20 friends on map
  • Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
  • Plan routes on smartphone
  • Import/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

PRD Phantom Trace

Features
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Phantom Trace is the GPS built for off-road racing teams. Pre-run the course, mark every hazard at speed, and keep the race car, pre-runners and chase crews on the same map. PRE-RUN AND MARK THE COURSE - One big START TRACK button: recording starts in your active folder - Drop waypoints in one tap, right where the crosshair points - Race-call presets (turns, rocks, ditches, jumps, gates and more) with color-coded markers - Hold any quick call to rename it or add your own second-step options, like KEEP LEFT / KEEP RIGHT - Names, notes and photos on any waypoint - VCPs get their range ring automatically - Smooth tracks from a crawl to 150 mph, with clean corners and no spikes - The map stays locked while you drive, so a bump never moves it. Double-tap to pan RACE WITH YOUR TEAM - Create a team and invite members with a code, QR code or link - See every teammate's live position on the map - Push-to-talk voice messages to the whole team - Send waypoints and tracks straight to a teammate's inbox VOICE CALLOUTS - Hear pace notes read out as you approach them, so your eyes stay on the terrain - Alert distance, and MPH or KPH, to match how you drive MAPS THAT WORK OUT THERE - Satellite, hybrid and a low-distraction chart style - Dirt roads and trails drawn over the imagery when you zoom in - Download satellite maps along a course before you lose signal - Keeps working with no signal and syncs when you're back in range WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR - Import and export GPX and KML - Import and export USR files for Lowrance units, with VCP rings included - Tracks and colors in folders, imported into the folder you choose PRIVACY - Sign in with Apple - Your location is only used while the app is open, and is shared only with your own team - Delete your account and all your data anytime from Settings SUBSCRIPTION Phantom Trace Pro gives full access to the app and renews monthly unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phantomracedev.com/privacy/ Questions or feedback? Use Report a Problem in Settings.

Screenshots

Tread®4 screens
PRD Phantom Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tread® at none against PRD Phantom Trace's 2. PRD Phantom Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PRD Phantom Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tread® ships an update monthly, PRD Phantom Trace every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tread® versus PRD Phantom Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTread®PRD Phantom Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (458 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings458 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB51 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGarmindaniel garcia

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

PRD Phantom Trace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PRD Phantom Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Phantom Trace Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Phantom Trace Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRD Phantom Trace free?
PRD Phantom Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tread® or PRD Phantom Trace have ads?
Neither Tread® nor PRD Phantom Trace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tread® or PRD Phantom Trace?
Tread® ships an update monthly, and PRD Phantom Trace every 3 days. Most recently, Tread® was updated on November 9, 2026 and PRD Phantom Trace on November 6, 2026.

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