Garmin Alpha vs hound_x1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Garmin Alpha
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.
- Cellular dog tracking
- Smartphone integration
- VHF tracking signal support
- Integrated mapping
- Waypoint marking
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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.
hound_x1
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The official app for the premium HuntDog X1 4G GPS Tracker & Training Collar, designed exclusively to meet the high demands of modern hunters. Through an intuitive and user-friendly interface, this app allows you to track and train your hunting dogs with absolute precision, even in the most remote and challenging terrains. Key Features: • Real-Time Tracking: Monitor your dog's exact location on the map via 4G LTE network with instant location updates. • Smart Compass & Radar: View the precise direction and distance of your dog at a glance, making field recovery effortless. • Route History: Review the complete path and detailed movements of your dog during the hunt. • Training Functions: Instantly send sound, vibration, or shock commands for effective long-range training and guidance. • Geo-fence Alerts: Set secure virtual boundaries and receive immediate notifications the moment your dog steps out. • Multi-Dog Management: Easily add and track multiple hunting collars simultaneously on a single screen. • Battery & Signal Monitoring: Stay informed about the collar's battery life and GPS/4G signal strength at all times. Whether you are in a dense forest or an open field, HuntDog ensures you never lose contact with your hounds. Note: A HuntDog X1 GPS Tracker device is required to use this application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Garmin Alpha at 18.0 against hound_x1's 26.0. 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.
| Parameter | Garmin Alpha | hound_x1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 478 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | ANTHOULA PAPAVASILEIOU |
Bugs and 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
hound_x1
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Garmin Alpha
No in-app purchases
hound_x1
No in-app purchases









