Sea Pro Connect vs Garmin Alpha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sea Pro Connect
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SeaPro GPS tracker allows clients to remotely monitor vital information on their boat and GPS track both in real time and also with historical playback
Garmin Alpha
Track your dog's movements using cellular technology and your smartphone. Navigate with integrated mapping, mark waypoints, and connect to compatible Garmin VHF systems for dual tracking signals. Offers peace of mind for dog owners with advanced tracking capabilities.
- Cellular dog tracking
- Smartphone integration
- Integrated mapping
- Waypoint marking
- VHF tracking compatibility
- LTE tracking signals
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Connect to the hunt with the Alpha® LTE dog tracker, using cellular technology (subscription required). Use your smartphone to track your dog’s movements with the Alpha® app. Connect your Alpha LTE tracking system to a compatible Garmin VHF dog tracking system (sold separately) to leverage either LTE or VHF tracking signals. Use the Alpha app to navigate and mark waypoints with integrated mapping.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Garmin Alpha at monthly against Sea Pro Connect's every 2 months. Sea Pro Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sea Pro Connect ships an update every 2 months, Garmin Alpha monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sea Pro Connect | Garmin Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (138 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 138 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 492 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Crawford | Garmin |
Bugs and requests
Sea Pro Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Garmin Alpha
Reported bugs
31 issues- Cursor lag on opening
- No distance, heading, or name on map when tracking dog
- Tracks won't clear
- Green screen when satellite map selected
- Unable to view any data from Alpha 10 on the map
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- Took away the option to track dog with TT25 Collar
- Doesn't track the handheld most of the time
- Dog tracking lags
- Unpaired handheld won't re-pair
- Not all dogs show up on the application
- Broken recently, does not show dog collars anymore
- Device constantly and continuously disconnects from app
- Sync takes forever
- Nothing shows up in the map from saved tracks
- Records missing after completing sync
- Confusing display and navigation of records
- Map display badly needs a satellite map overlay option
- No way to limit tracks by time
- Handheld constantly crashes and turns off
- App has a hard time pairing with Alpha 300i
- Won't sync after pairing
- Handheld won't connect after app download
- Bark & treed notification only on handheld
- Old explore app worked perfect and allowed merging of devices
- Doesn't allow data merging
- Won't easily connect to alpha
- ISO update is worthless
- Won't work on iPhone
- Bluetooth pairing issues on iPhone 14pro
- Device asks to pair, then connection failed instantly
- App is terrible
Requested features
18 requests- Add yards as a unit of measure
- Add watch app
- Option to make corrections directly from the app
- Easier to switch between Bluetooth devices
- Option to connect multiple devices at once
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- Add yards in the app
- Share or print inventory tab
- Use app with Apple CarPlay
- Use app with Apple Watch
- Add satellite map overlay option
- Usable filter of tracks by time
- Option for arrow always pointing up and map to spin
- Integrate Alpha app to CarPlay
- Allow colleagues to follow dogs with the app
- Use Google Maps for non-initiated users
- Add yards as an option
- Add notifications for dog barks or trees
- Option to save tracks on map indefinitely
In-app purchases
Sea Pro Connect
No in-app purchases
Garmin Alpha
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sea Pro Connect free?
Is Garmin Alpha free?
Do Sea Pro Connect or Garmin Alpha have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sea Pro Connect or Garmin Alpha?
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