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With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time and elevation. \n\n(1) See compatible devices at garmin.com/p/893837#devices\n(2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device.\n\nNote: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.","facts":{"developer_id":411046952,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2022-09-26T07:00:00Z","support_url":"https://support.garmin.com/","privacy_url":"https://www.garmin.com/privacy/outdoor/","website_url":null,"app_version":"3.1.1","release_notes":"• Fixed disappearing message input on some versions of iOS","rating_current_version":4.60025,"rating_count_current_version":13669,"star_counts":[760,222,424,905,11332],"genres":["Social Networking"],"languages":["AR","BG","HR","CS","DA","NL","EN","ET","FI","FR","DE","EL","HE","HU","ID","IT","JA","KO","LV","LT","MS","NB","PL","PT","RO","RU","ZH","SK","SL","ES","SV","TH","ZH","TR","UK","VI"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["iphone"],"chart":{"name":"top-free Social Networking","position":73}},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-20T07:45:11.791Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-18T17:39:11.610Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-18T17:39:11.610Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-16T00:16:51.809Z","placed_at":"2026-10-15T06:00:53.131Z","scored_at":"2026-10-21T06:51:14.431Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Messaging app that pairs with compatible Garmin inReach satellite devices for direct messaging, group chat, and.","what_is":"Garmin Messenger is a free social networking app for sending messages to friends and family. 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