# gcAE — Geocaching helper

> Geocaching helper tool for website interactions and automation. (iPhone/iPad app by Andre Albach.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcae/id1259388741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andre Albach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259388740)
- Category: Productivity, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2017-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcae/id1259388741/reviews.md

## What is gcAE?

gcAE is a small helper tool for interacting with geocaching websites. 
It all started with an action extension to easily perform some actions on geocaching websites.
New with gcAE 4.0 a real iOS 15 Safari extension is included. This way the actions are even faster reachable.

Use the main app to configure the actions you want to see on geocaching websites.
The following are available:
- Copy gc code to clipboard
- Copy gc link to clipboard
- Copy personal notes to clipboard
- Copy gc link and personal notes to clipboard
- Copy listing coordinates to clipboard
- Create a calendar entry (requires to send a local notification which you have to click)
- Open geocache in one of your installed geocaching apps like Cachly
- Open the coordinates in one of your installed navigation apps
- Solve reverse caches (-waldmeister- reverse cache works best; also basic support for day1976 reverse cache. See Wiki Entry)

There are also actions available which will be automatically performed on the geocaching website when switched on
- Remove disclaimer banner
- Show hint decrypted
- Remove ads
- Remove print section
- Clean attributes area
- Clean inventory area
- Remove map
- Clean other links
- Automatically load and display favorite percentage

There is a variation of geocaching and navigation apps supported. The main app will list the ones you have installed.

The previous action extension is still available and covers all the actions the new Safari extension does.

With the action extension you can also pass the gc code from publish emails to your geocaching app.
Just long press the link in the email, select share and gcAE. You then have the option to open the gc code in your geocaching app


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Coordinates on geocaching.com are only visible if you have an account there.

## Key features

- Safari extension for quick actions
- Copy geocache codes and links
- Create calendar entries
- Open geocaches in other apps
- Solve reverse caches
- Remove website disclaimers and ads
- Display favorite percentage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate small cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate large cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reverse Cache Solver | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcae/id1259388741/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Großartige App

*2024-10-20*

Vielen Dank für diese App. Jetzt kann ich lGG-Links auch in Cachly öffnen und habe eine gute Kompatibilität zur Groundspeak Seite mit einigen netten Gimmicks. Vor allem die Funktion des Kalenders ist richtig klasse.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für die Bewertung 😊

### 5/5 — A must have for active Geocachers

*2022-08-22*

This fixes all the little annoyances with Geocaching, and it works perfectly on an M1 or M2 mac, even though it’s designed for the iPad

### 5/5 — A+

*2019-11-07*

Amazing

### 5/5 — Neat little helper

*2018-12-20*

Everything works as described

## Frequently asked questions about gcAE

### What is gcAE?

gcAE is a helper tool designed to enhance your geocaching experience by simplifying interactions with geocaching websites. It provides a Safari extension for quick access to various functions.

### What actions can gcAE perform on geocaching websites?

gcAE allows you to copy geocache codes and links to your clipboard, create calendar entries, open geocaches in other installed apps, and solve reverse caches. It can also automatically remove website disclaimers and ads.

### Does gcAE work with other geocaching apps?

Yes, gcAE supports a variation of geocaching and navigation apps. The main app will list the ones you have installed on your device.

### How does the Safari extension work in gcAE?

The iOS 15 Safari extension in gcAE makes actions even faster to reach. You can configure the actions you want to see directly on geocaching websites.

### Can gcAE help with reverse caches?

Yes, gcAE includes functionality to solve reverse caches. It works best with the -waldmeister- reverse cache and has basic support for the day1976 reverse cache.

### Is gcAE available on multiple devices?

gcAE is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is gcAE updated?

The latest version of gcAE is 4.22, and it was last updated on March 12, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the user rating for gcAE?

gcAE has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a very positive user reception and satisfaction with the app's functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.25 — 2026-08-28

- Fixes in Safari extension

### 4.24 — 2026-08-11

- Fixes in Safari extension
- Fixes in action extension

### 4.23 — 2026-05-15

- Fixes in Safari extension
- Added option to add a link to the selected Geocaching app in new calendar entries
- Added default log texts. Configure them in the main app for selected log types and use them when a write log entry website is opened in Safari. A new paste button lets you insert your saved default log type.

### 4.22 — 2026-03-12

- Adaptions for iOS 26
- Fixes in Safari extension

### 4.21 — 2026-03-11

- Adaptions for iOS 26
- Fixes in Safari extension

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