MyRoute vs Tread®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyRoute
This navigation app helps you plan and follow routes for all your trips. It allows you to use pre-created routes, generate scenic tours on the fly, and discover new routes from a comprehensive library.
- Navigate created routes
- Generate scenic routes
- Create round tours
- Access RouteXpert library
- On-the-fly route generation
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MyRoute-app is the ideal navigation app for all your trips. You can use the app to navigate the routes you created in our routeplanner or use it to generate a scenic route / roundtour on the fly. You can also access the amazing RouteXpert library to find a route that you like.
Tread®
Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.
- Track up to 20 friends on map
- Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
- Plan routes with custom preferences
- Import and 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
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Verdict
MyRoute and Tread® both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Tread®'s written reviews are positive against 52% of MyRoute's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyRoute against 4.5 for Tread®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 412 and 406 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of MyRoute's written reviews are positive against 65% of Tread®'s.
MyRoute ships an update monthly, Tread® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyRoute | Tread® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (412 ratings) — better | 4.5 (406 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | 65.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 412 — better | 406 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyRouteApp B.V. | Garmin |
Customer experience
MyRoute
Tread®
User reviews
MyRoute
From 412 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for planning and navigation
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚲 Excellent for motorcycle/bike rides
- 💻 Seamless integration between web and mobile
- 🗺️ Detailed route planning with waypoints
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing interface and onboarding
- 🚛 Not reliable for large vehicles/trucks
- 🗺️ Inaccurate routing and navigation
Tread®
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Ability to plan routes on phone/tablet
- 🚀 Easy to sync routes to Garmin device
- 👍 Customizable route settings (e.g. adventure mode)
- 👍 Offline maps and navigation
- 👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Syncing issues between app and Garmin device
- 🐛 Corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface, steep learning curve
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to competitors
Bugs and requests
MyRoute
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Routing issues and inaccurate directions
- Sync problems between web and mobile
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline map downloads
- Improved lane guidance and traffic info
- Better integration with other devices/apps
- Ability to skip missed waypoints
- More customization options
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
In-app purchases
MyRoute
No in-app purchases
Tread®
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyRoute free?
Is Tread® free?
Which has better reviews, MyRoute or Tread®?
Do MyRoute or Tread® have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyRoute or Tread®?
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