Garmin Explore™
A complete mobile trip planning solution for compatible Garmin devices
by Garmin
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
4.9K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
4.9K reviews
Performance Insights
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
Tracked since
First seen October 2018 · 85 releases since
Garmin Explore™ is an Android app (Free) by Garmin in the mobile app category. It draws an estimated 20K downloads a month and holds a 4.0-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a month.
- Latest version is 4.15, released August 18, 2026.
- 48% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in US, FR, IT.
- Requires Android 9+.
- Rated Everyone.
App details
- Version
- 4.15
- Release status
- Worldwide
- Age rating
- Everyone
- Requires
- Android 9+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- October 2018
- Top markets
- US, FR, IT
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
85 versions tracked
- Version 4.15Latest
- Version 4.14.1
- Version 4.14
- Version 4.13
- Version 4.12
- Version 4.11.2
- Version 4.11.1
- Version 4.10.1
- Version 4.10
- Version 4.9
- Version 4.8
- Version 4.7.1
Ships about one a month.
What users say
- 1.0
The latest map update (android tablet) is vastly inferior to previous versions. My state has no detailed map, no roads,no trails, no previous activities, no waterways, etc. It is totally useless now near my my locations. For other parts of the country, the previous activities are very narrow and therefore very difficult to view. I would gladly go back to the previous version, and also will not update the app on my phone unless these issues are rectified.
Reviewed on version 4.15
- 1.0
Edit: Confirmed topographic maps were removed intentionally in the latest update, and replaced with a Temu-AllTrails 3D thing that can't be turned off. All zoomed in maps can only be viewed as a 3D shape with an inaccurate scale. The 2D button only gives an overhead view, but it's still 3D, with bad angular distortion as you scroll around. Support has failed to offer a way to access 2D maps. Maps are no longer accurate. Edit 2: Still no 2D topo maps. The sheer wrongheadedness of that move...
Reviewed on version 4.15
- 1.0
I purchased the inreach mini2 hoping to use it with offline maps and emergencies, but I can't figure out how to do anything on this app at all, everything with Garmin has been incredibly difficult including the sign up process, pairing the device, and using the apps. Nothing is simple or user-friendly. I'm not sure I can count on this device for an emergency. As of now, this will be my 1st and last Garmin product. Expensive disappointment.
Reviewed on version 4.13
About Garmin Explore™
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PAIR, SYNC AND SHARE With Garmin Explore, you can pair your smartphone or tablet1 with your compatible Garmin device2 to sync and share data for off-grid adventures. Use downloadable maps for navigation anywhere. • Garmin Explore needs SMS permission to allow you to receive and send SMS text messages from your Garmin devices. We also need call log permission to display incoming calls on your devices. • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
OFF-GRID NAVIGATION When paired with your compatible Garmin device2, the Garmin Explore app lets you use your mobile device for outdoor navigation, trip planning, mapping, and more — with or without Wi-Fi® connectivity or cellular service.
SEARCH TOOL Easily locate geographic points — such as trailheads or mountain summits — associated with your adventure.
STREAMING MAPS For pre-trip planning, you can use the Garmin Explore app to stream maps when you’re within cellular or Wi-Fi range — saving valuable time as well as storage space on your mobile device. Download maps for offline use when venturing outside cellular range.
EASY TRIP PLANNING Plan your next trip by downloading maps and creating courses. Specify your start and finish points, and automatically create a course you can sync with your compatible Garmin device2.
ACTIVITY LIBRARY Under the Saved tab, review and edit your organized data, including your saved waypoints, tracks, courses, and activities. See map thumbnails to easily recognize your trips.
SAVED COLLECTIONS The collections list allows you to quickly find all data related to any trip — making it easy to sort and locate the course or location you’re looking for.
CLOUD STORAGE The waypoints, courses, and activities you’ve created will automatically sync to your Garmin Explore web account when you’re within cellular or Wi-Fi range, preserving your activity data with cloud storage. A Garmin account is required for storing your data in the cloud.
LIVETRACK™ With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time3 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
What You Get with Garmin Explore • Unlimited map downloads; access topographic maps, USGS quad sheets, and more • Aerial imagery • Waypoints, tracking and route navigation • High-detail GPS trip logging and location sharing • Unlimited cloud storage of routes, waypoints, tracks, and activities • Online trip planning
1 See compatible devices at Garmin.com/BLE 2 See a full list of compatible devices at explore.garmin.com/appcompatibility 3 When used with your compatible smartphone, the Garmin Explore® app and when used with your compatible inReach-enabled Garmin device.
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Garmin Explore™ Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.0-star rating based on 4.9K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
Garmin Explore™ Android app competes actively in the mobile app category. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.
You can download Garmin Explore™ Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android 9 or later. The app provides its core features without requiring in-app purchases.
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