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Geocaching®

Geocaching®

Find your next adventure

66K ratings
788 reviews
#12 in top-grossing Navigation
💪 Health & Fitness
🗺️ Navigation
Free
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Details

Released
September 16, 2009
Updated
October 15, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Groundspeak Inc.
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About

Discover millions of hidden containers worldwide with this app. It guides you through finding your first geocache with tips and instructions. Navigate using maps, compass, or driving directions, and connect with a global community of treasure hunters.

✓View geocache details, activity, and hints
✓Navigate via map, compass, or directions
✓Live Search for nearby geocaches
✓Find traditional geocaches and events
✓Message other players
✓Trackable item management
✓Log geocaches with photos
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What users say about Geocaching®

Reviews of Geocaching® are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 4.8/5 from 66K App Store ratings. What users like most: fun outdoor activity, explores new places. Top complaints: expensive premium subscription, locking higher difficulty caches behind paywall. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fun outdoor activity
  • 🌳Explores new places
  • 👍Great family activity
  • 🗺️Useful navigation features
  • 📸Ability to log finds and photos

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔒Locking higher difficulty caches behind paywall
  • 🐛Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️Inaccurate or limited map features
  • 🔋High battery consumption
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What's New in Geocaching®

10.22.0

October 15, 2026

Ongoing maintenance. The latest app update includes small visual changes and bug fixes for a more consistent experience.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

2 Shareables Yearly Subscription

Automatically renewing yearly subscription

$9.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 12

Navigation

The app has maintained its position at 12 recently.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Top Free

📈 48+1

Navigation

This app rose +1 position in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Events

Read more about New Treasure collection!
Event EndedChallenge

New Treasure collection!

Pirate Treasures are now available

Sep 22, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026

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Read more about Introducing Shareables™
Event EndedMajor Update

Introducing Shareables™

Create, Trade, and Gift Your Custom Designs

Jul 15, 2026 — Aug 15, 2026

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Read more about Now Hide in the App!
Event EndedMajor Update

Now Hide in the App!

Hiding a cache just got easier!

Apr 1, 2026 — May 1, 2026

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User reviews

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This is pure aura, bro
H&Hugh &Janus

This app is amazing

Geocaching is so fun to do. Crazy how this is a free app.
GGeocaching!!!

Family fun

Started caching when our oldest was in scouts. He is now nearly 40. Been a few years
Ooh1odie1

Adventurous and awesome

First, I thought this is weird.
Download it right now it’s amazing!
No flaws no bad things!
You have to try it!
BBrdigrl

Premium

I love the app but seriously half the spots in my area are premium, if it wasn’t 8$ a month I’d buy it but it’s seriously stupid expensive, or if it was a one time purchase
CChoctavious
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to log trackables from the app

Bug

Inconsistent performance when zooming and panning maps

Bug

Unreliable GPS and compass functionality

Bug

Difficulty canceling premium subscription

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to edit cache descriptions and add images

Feature

Option to filter by cache placement year

Feature

Trackable journey tracking on the app

Feature

Seamless integration with other navigation apps

Feature

Offline caching data and navigation

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FAQ

What is geocaching?

Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to specific coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The app serves as your primary tool for finding, logging, and managing your geocaching adventures.

What are the core features of the app?

The app allows you to view detailed information about geocaches, including descriptions, recent activity, and hints. You can navigate to caches using maps, a compass, or driving directions. It also features a Live Search that continuously updates nearby geocaches as you move, and you can message other players for assistance.

How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with core functionalities. An optional Geocaching Premium membership is available via monthly or annual subscription, unlocking advanced features like offline maps, advanced filtering, and access to Premium Member Only caches.

What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. While specific operating system versions are not detailed here, it is generally available for both iOS and Android platforms, allowing a wide range of users to participate in geocaching.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include exploring new areas by finding hidden geocaches, engaging in outdoor activities with friends and family, participating in organized geocaching events, and discovering unique locations through the global treasure-hunting community. It's also used for tracking unique geocaching game pieces called trackables.