# Garmin Alpha vs Flatline Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garmin Alpha at none against Flatline Maps's 2. Flatline Maps's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flatline Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Garmin Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Alpha | Flatline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-alpha/id6449200205/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **129** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 478 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [FlatlineMaps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893135393) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-alpha/id6449200205)

Track your dog's movements using cellular technology and your smartphone. This app works with a compatible Garmin dog tracking system to provide real-time location data and navigation features.

**Highlights:** Cellular dog tracking, Smartphone integration, VHF tracking signal support, Integrated mapping, Waypoint marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Peace of mind for dog owners
- 👍 Good technology for hunting
- 👍 Easy to use software
- 👍 Good maps
- 👍 Customer service is second to none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many bugs currently
- 🐛 New update needs tweaking
- 🐛 New update is garbage
- 🐛 Map options don't work
- 🐛 Lost functionality from old app

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Flatline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatline-maps/id6769024289)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garmin Alpha free?

Garmin Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flatline Maps free?

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

### Do Garmin Alpha or Flatline Maps have ads?

Neither Garmin Alpha nor Flatline Maps shows ads.

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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.*