Tread® vs PRD Phantom Trace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PRD Phantom Trace
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tread® | PRD Phantom Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (458 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 458 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Garmin | daniel 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
Tread®
No in-app purchases
PRD Phantom Trace
- Phantom Trace Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Phantom Trace Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month









