Comparison

Garmin Alpha vs hound_x1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cellular dog tracking
  • Smartphone integration
  • VHF tracking signal support
  • Integrated mapping
  • Waypoint marking
Features
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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.

About

hound_x1

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Garmin Alpha4 screens
hound_x14 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Garmin Alpha versus hound_x1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin Alphahound_x1
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size478 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGarminANTHOULA 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
Show 26 more
  • 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

None

Garmin Alpha

No in-app purchases

None

hound_x1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin Alpha free?
Garmin Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hound_x1 free?
hound_x1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garmin Alpha or hound_x1 have ads?
Neither Garmin Alpha nor hound_x1 shows ads.

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