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Breadcrumb App Glance - now with maps

· v0.4
★★★☆☆ (4) ↓ 1,000 downloads 2 Free

About

This is the same app as "Breadcrumb Trail Navigation App" but has activity controls removed so that this app can be launched from a glance whilst a garmin native activity is running. If you require activity support you should use https://apps.garmin.com/apps/40e128d2-db98-41d1-b5a9-624a725e6e68 A garmin watch app that shows a breadcrumb trail with optional map. Especially valuable for users with Garmin devices that do not have built-in map support. Suitable for both on- and off-grid exploration, with customizable maps and route following capabilities. Donations are always welcome, but not required: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pauljohnston2025 Please use the `Contact Developer` Button if you have any issues, id be happy to help. Companion app: The companion app is available on my github: https://github.com/pauljohnston2025/breadcrumb-mobile/releases/latest Settings detailed explaination: https://github.com/pauljohnston2025/breadcrumb-garmin-app-glance/blob/master/settings.md NOTE: Map support is disabled by default, but can be turned on in app settings, this is because map tile loading is memory intensive and may cause crashes on some devices. Read the relevant settings documentation closely, it is easy to crash the app with poor settings choices. Particulrly pay close attention to Tile Cache Size, this MUST be set by the user, even when picking a map selection. Offline map tiles are now supported directly on the watch (for a very limited area) see `Offline Tile Storage` in the settings ducumentation. Low memory devices only support tile servers from the watch (no offline tile storage or companion app tile servers) The companion app unlocks powerful features such as offline map support and route loading. Currently, the companion app is only available on Android, but contributions from iOS developers are highly welcomed to expand platform support and bring these functionalities to a wider audience. # Map Tiles Powered by Esri: https://www.esri.com OpenStreetMap: https://openstreetmap.org/copyright OpenTopoMap: https://opentopomap.org/about Carto: https://carto.com/attribution OpenMapTiles: https://openmaptiles.org Stadia Maps: https://stadiamaps.com Mapy: https://mapy.com

What's new

Release information can be found at https://github.com/pauljohnston2025/breadcrumb-garmin-app/releases Breadcrumb Trail Navigation: Displays a route as a breadcrumb trail overlaid on a map, allowing users to easily follow the intended path. Brings map-based navigation to Garmin devices that do not have native map support. Map Tile Loading (Online): Supports any tile server that uses EPSG:3857 image tiles. Map Tile Loading (Offline): Loads pre-cached tile data from the companion app. Off-Track Alerts: Notifies the user when they deviate from the planned route. Elevation Overview: Shows an elevation profile of the route, allowing users to anticipate upcoming climbs and descents. Routing (companion app required): Users can import routes from Google Maps or GPX files using the companion app. Customizable Settings: Fully customizable via the watch or Connect IQ settings. No companion app required for basic functionality. Breadcrumb-Only Mode: (Optional) A simplified display mode showing only the breadcrumb trail, without the underlying map tiles, for increased battery life on devices with limited screen resolution or memory. Check out my other Breadcrumb navigation apps and datafields: App: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/40e128d2-db98-41d1-b5a9-624a725e6e68 DataField: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/99d7ebcc-3586-4dbd-8684-08b5ce4ddd80 Lightweight: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/3506adc5-7098-42ff-8c3f-601de1184aa5 Ultralight: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/fc5a0149-347a-4c39-aaf2-735eddd7b7bd

Permissions

CommunicationsPositioningSensor

Details

Compatible with 88 devices
Updated May 9, 2026
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