Garmin Explore™

Garmin Explore™

4.1 Popularity

Build villages, train troops, battle other players

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Updated
September 26, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.garmin.android.apps.explore

So here's my take on Garmin Explore™. I've tested a bunch of navigation and outdoor apps, and this one's pretty solid. The ability to pair it with your Garmin device and use offline maps is super handy. And the UI is clean and easy to use. Not gonna lie, the battery drain can be annoying, but that's the tradeoff for having GPS running in the background. Overall, it's a great companion app if you're an adventurous type who likes to explore new places.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of features for outdoor enthusiasts
  • Offline maps work well for navigation
  • Integrates nicely with Garmin devices
  • Free to use, no paywalls

Cons

  • Battery life takes a hit with constant GPS use
  • Can be confusing to set up at first
  • Limited social/sharing features compared to competitors
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Description

Been using Garmin Explore™ for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you pair your phone with a Garmin device for off-grid navigation and trip planning. Pretty solid app if you’re into outdoor adventures and exploring new places.

Here’s what you can do: you can download maps for offline use, track your routes and activities, and share data with friends. And there’s also a trip planning feature which is pretty cool. And you can get notifications on your Garmin device – took me a while to figure that out but it’s useful.

Look, if you’re an outdoor enthusiast who likes to get off the grid, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the battery drain can be an issue if you’re using GPS a lot – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a solid navigation companion for your adventures.

User Reviews

Dustin Farrar October 19, 2025

Everything was OK until I realize it was constantly trying to sync with my Garmin Pro 550 Plus draining battery and heating up. Looked at Garmin support for how to...

Brian Pavlovich October 19, 2025

I like Garmin devices but their services and app strategy is becoming straight garbage. You need three or more apps depending on the GPS / messaging devices you are using....

David Wasser October 19, 2025

I use this app with an inReach Mini 2 that is typically off. The app constantly runs a sync service in the background at all times that never completes no...

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