Garmin Explore™

Garmin Explore™

By Garmin

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2018-10-15
  • Current Version: 3.13.2
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 113.14 MB
  • Developer: Garmin
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Score: 3.86824
3.86824
From 425 Ratings

Description

Map, Track, Sync and Share Your Trek From Anywhere For adventure seekers, explorers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Garmin Explore ecosystem offers a complete mobile navigation solution that — when paired with a compatible Garmin device¹ — lets you map, track and navigate your trek from anywhere with unlimited cloud storage. Garmin Explore provides basic trip planning or viewing of maps you’ve preloaded on your device. Or you can use the mobile app to pair your smart device via BLUETOOTH®² technology with a compatible Garmin GPS device, so you can do and see even more. Access Online Connectivity Garmin Explore provides free online access to a wide range of additional capabilities. For example, you can download detailed topographic maps, color aerial imagery and other navigation aids directly to your mobile device. The maps and navigation data loaded onto your device can be used anywhere, anytime — even when you’re out beyond the reach of cellphone towers or internet connections. Manage Your Collections, Tracks and Routes Review and edit your waypoints, tracks, routes and activities in your library. Add them to a collection to keep all the recorded data from a certain trip together in one place. For example, if you’re taking a long trip, you can plan different waypoints, tracks and routes for each day of the trip and combine them into one collection. Your Mobile Cloud Connection The Garmin Explore app will send and store the waypoints, planned routes, GPS tracks and Garmin activities you've recorded in the cloud, allowing you to access and use that data on the Garmin Explore web site to plan or review your adventures. You can also sync your cloud-stored data with a compatible Garmin device. A Garmin account is needed to store your data in the cloud. Your activities (e.g., runs, walks, hikes, etc.) include data such as distance, pace, activity time, location, etc. that were recorded by your device. More Off-grid Capability with inReach® Technology Use Garmin Explore with your inReach enabled devices, such as the GPSMAP® 66i navigator and satellite communicator, to turn your mobile device into a true off-the-grid satellite companion. In an emergency, you can trigger an interactive SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team. Two-way messaging and LiveTrack location tracking via the 100% global Iridium® satellite network let you stay in contact globally. The Garmin Explore app allows you to access your phone’s contact list for easier messaging and sharing when connected. 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. https://explore.garmin.com/appcompatibility 2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

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Reviews

  • Deep in the Bush…Always In-Reach

    5
    By ydbmuwwjpowqcbkxsho
    We flew to Alaska, then 65 mile bush plane dropped us off. Pregnant wife home wanted to make sure Dad was safe. Wife could watch where I was and daily check ins relieved her anxiety. So, now I get to go again next year!
  • Great app. Can we get some more color options?

    5
    By Laurentwos
    Love seeing the cumulative global map of every garmin activity I have ever recorded. I like changing the colors of routes for different trail systems that I go to. Can we get some more color options?
  • Review

    5
    By Crewser73
    Pure life saver. I’m in the woods alone but with the Garmin inReach mini 2, Im not alone.
  • Easy and effective

    5
    By nomorecore
    Not the greatest user experience but the compatibility across devices makes it all worth it.
  • Nice platform but….

    4
    By Gryphon8969
    I am all in on Garmin so the interoperability between my devices is great but…. Non garmin is an issue. Example. I was back country with a friend. We got separated. He had a different satellite service. I couldn’t reach him because explore with an Inreach device is required in the non cell/internet world. I had to reach a remote friend who then had to copy and manually paste into OnX then reach my friend with my coordinates. Garmin being the best should be the leader in interoperability. They should not worry about losing market share. The triangle rule of “faster, better, cheaper—- pick two”. Will eventually bring them customers. Garmin is not cheaper—- it’s faster and better— always. I repeat do better, lead by example, drive interoperability among your peers. Lives are on the line in the back country. All systems should work to save them. The SAR community needs a leader…. Be it.
  • Good app but there are a few bugs still

    4
    By surgicalspecialist
    I use this app frequently to plan hikes. Very trustworthy. However, Recently have noticed a bug when viewing the elevation plot on my iPhone. There is no way to exit the elevation plot view! Forces you to close the app and restart. This is a new bug.
  • Rarely works

    2
    By Codyjames007
    Garmin devices are great, as they should be for the expensive price tag. The support apps are total trash. Very inconsistent in regards to function, devices rarely connect and sync without issues, every update causes more connect issues. I find it beyond disappointing a fenix 7 pro solar costs nearly $1000 and the supporting apps function like they’re designed by an 8 year old.
  • Pretty sweet

    5
    By Barb2625252
    Took some getting used to but it is super useful
  • My review

    3
    By The big Tuck
    There is some things I love and some things I do not. I wish there was better information on how to use it and not so much having to mess with it to figure it out. I love the texting and being able to let my loved ones fallow me on my adventures.
  • Great Fun

    5
    By tomperkins
    This app works like so many adventure type maps should.

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