# Looking4Cache Pro — Geocaching

> Geocaching app for finding, managing, and logging caches with offline maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Andreas May.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2012-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466/reviews.md

## What is Looking4Cache Pro?

Looking4Cache is a app with a wide set of functions around the fascinating hobby geocaching. With direct access to over two million geocaches on Groundspeak´s Geocaching platform you can search for a box nearly everywhere.

In seconds you can store geocaches including all informations like the last logs, the waypoints and the images to your device over the direct API access (for this please read the annotation on the bottom). Or you can import a gpx file or a pocket query. All data will be stored on your device for offline usage.

Log your founds with images and trackables instantly or after your trip in the app. You can upload fieldnotes to the geocaching website too. And this not only for you but also for your complete team.

One of the highlights of Looking4Cache are the offline maps from OpenStreetMap like you found nowhere else. Choose and download the maps including contour lines directly in the app and use them in dead spots or in foreign countries without roaming costs. You can download whole states or complete countries.

With the ability to cache completely offline your battery will be conserved. To save more power the GPS accuracy will be switched based on the distance to your next target.


Here a list of the key functions:

Load Geocaches:
- through the Geocaching Live API
- load Pocket Queries and geocaching.com lists
- import own GPX and GGZ files
- GSAK database import (InApp purchase)
- Live Map: See surrounding caches
- GCVote integration
- Supports corrected Coordinates and pers. Notes

Manage lists:
- add Geocaches to lists
- use a lot of filers and sorts
- swipe a cache to build lists for your next trip

Maps:
- Offline topo vector maps
- Online OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, Bing
- Online Apple Maps
- Send coordinates to other navigation apps

Log Geocaches:
- for multiple users
- with a log drafts, multiple for each log type possible
- log Travelbugs, with auto-visit too
- save logs locally
- Fieldnotes

Geocachers:
- Link to your local contact
- Find telephone jokers

Export:
- Create and send GPX files

Integration in iOS:
- search for GC-Codes in Safari
- open GPX files from mail


Attention: To access the geocaches you need a user on Groundspeak´s Geocaching plattform (.com). According to your membership type the amount of data is restricted. Basic Members could load 3 full cache descriptions per day and up to 6000 basic descriptions. As a Basic Member the geocache search is restricted to traditional caches. To get full access and use all functions of this app you should have a premium account.

Attention: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Search millions of geocaches
- Offline map downloads (topo, OSM)
- Log finds with images and trackables
- Store geocaches for offline use
- Import GPX and pocket queries
- Fieldnote uploads
- Team logging support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hillshades | $0.99 | one-time |
| GSAK Import | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I continue to rave about it, even unsupported

*2025-03-23, version 4.3.2*

Get this free pro app!

### 4/5 — Great app with one annoyance

*2025-01-27, version 4.3.2*

I love this app. I have been using it for about 9 years. Full of clever features which makes finding and logging geocaches really easy. 

There is one bug that has bothered me for a couple of years that is preventing me giving it 5 stars. When live map is enabled, the app very regularly freezes and requires me to completely restart the app. I would imagine lots of people experience this bug so I am surprised it has not been fixed. 

Once fixed I would happily amend my review to 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Geocacher

*2024-06-08, version 4.3.2*

Best app for geocaching ever!!! Far superior than the official app (free version)!!! Works offline, meaning I can go geocaching by myself without data, wifi, or someone's hotspot!!!

### 3/5 — Maybe okay…

*2024-02-12, version 4.3.2*

Potential

### 5/5 — So much fun with the kids

*2023-04-06, version 4.3.2*

A great example of an app that gets the mind & body working

### 4/5 — Needs batch import of gpx files

*2023-01-26, version 4.3.2*

Please add a way to batch import multiple gpx files at the same time via the File Picker. There doesn’t seem to be a way to select multiple gpx files, so it takes 6 taps for every single gpx file.

### 1/5 — Best part of this app

*2022-06-20, version 4.3.2*

Is the icon. The rest sucked.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-05-07, version 4.3.2*

I initially chose this app because of its offline maps and cache capability and that it was more user friendly than the official app. I like some of the options like tuning GPS accuracy vs battery consumption.

### 5/5 — Good

*2021-08-12, version 4.3.2*

Love how you can download caches to find them offline

### 5/5 — Works great on my old SE!

*2021-07-17, version 4.3.2*

Been using it for a while. I still prefer to use my Oregon 450 but when I need added logs or a quick fix, L4C is my go to app.

## Frequently asked questions about Looking4Cache Pro

### What is Looking4Cache Pro?

Looking4Cache Pro is a mobile application designed for the hobby of geocaching. It provides comprehensive tools for searching, managing, and logging geocaches, with a strong emphasis on offline functionality and detailed map support.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include searching over two million geocaches, storing them for offline use, logging finds with images and trackables, uploading fieldnotes, and using offline topographic and OpenStreetMap maps. It also offers intelligent GPS accuracy adjustments to conserve battery.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, but accessing all its functions and features, such as GSAK database import, requires a premium geocaching account on Groundspeak's platform. Certain data access is restricted for basic members.

### Does the app work offline?

Yes, a major highlight is its offline capability. You can download geocaches with all their information and use offline maps, including contour lines, without needing an internet connection or incurring roaming costs, making it ideal for remote areas.

### Who is the target audience for Looking4Cache Pro?

This app is designed for geocachers, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts, who want a powerful tool to enhance their geocaching experience. It's particularly beneficial for those who frequently cache in areas with poor or no cellular service.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.2 — 2021-01-08

This version includes a few general improvements and small new features. Mainly, the search for caches and thus the LiveMap will be as fast as usual again.

General:
- When searching for caches, the percentage of favorite points in relation to found logs of premium members were always loaded. This is very very slow and has slowed down the Live Map very much. The loading of this percentage must now be explicitly selected if this is wanted.
- In iOS 14, the date selection has been changed to the new iOS calendar.
- With L4C offline maps with the drawing technique 'Direct' can now be zoomed out wider. With large maps (e.g. complete Germany), however, it may be quite slow at low zoom.
- When placing actions on the map, actions for the current target (e.g. write log, create waypoint) are always displayed.

New functions:
- New filter 'No own caches' for existing cache lists.
- Local logs can now be sorted by date in ascending and descending order, as well as by cache name.

Bug fixes:
- If a new authentication was required at geocaching.com, this was not displayed in all cases.

### 4.3.1 — 2020-10-14

This version fixes a few bugs that were found in version 4.3.

Bug Fixes:
- Crash fixed if no main user was selected.
- L4C should now display more reliably in "Open in".
- The search filters "Corrected Coordinates", "Personal Notes", "Min. favourite points" and "Publish date" are now also available on the iPad.
- When importing a GPX file or GSAK database the option "GPX or API" is no longer displayed.

### 4.3.0 — 2020-09-01

This version contains the function that has been requested most often recently: Loading and modification of lists created on geocaching.com. With this feature you can e.g. arrange caches for a tour online and then transfer them very easily to your phone. Or simply put the caches in a todo list on the iPad and update them on the iPhone.

In addition I could finally implement the longest asked function, because there was a geocahcing.com API extension: Favourite points as percentage display. Finally, new caches are no longer disadvantaged by the FP rating compared to long-time caches.

In this version I have also significantly reworked the communication with geocaching.com. Blocking of the interface by sending data should no longer occur. 

New functions:
- geocaching.com lists can be loaded. Changes to these lists are transferred to geocaching.com.
- PocketQueries can now be imported directly via the API instead of GPX files. This is slower, but more data is included.
- The geocaching.com solution checker can now be called at the Corrected Coordinates.
- Display of the percentage of favorite points. Shows the ratio of found logs from premium members to the assigned favourite points.
- Sorting by the percentage of favourite points.
- The four new attributes are included.
- Added 'TomTom Go' and 'Magic Earth' as Navigation Apps.

General information:
- Sending data or refreshing geocaches revised. This should no longer block the interface.
- Users will be alerted if they have disabled the option "Allow applications from authorized developers to share your geocaching activity" on geocaching.com. Until now, these are only displayed as 'OptOutUser'.

Bug fixes:
- For Owner Logs the option "Draft" is no longer disabled.
- Mass sending of locally stored 'Drafts' now works again, even if no log text has been entered.
- GPX import and export works again with user created waypoints.

### 4.2.0 — 2019-09-29

General:
- The action menu on the iPhone can now be moved to the right side (use the last action in the menu).
- OpenTopoMaps and Hike&Bike Map have been added. Unfortunately I had to remove OpenCycleMap.

Bugfixes:
- The highlighting of caches works correctly again.
- When a cache is updated, the find information is updated if the cache has not yet been found.

### 4.1.0 — 2019-09-16

This version makes L4C ready for the upcoming iOS version.

Changes:
- 20th Anniversary is recognized as an event
- Translations updated

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All apps by Michael Andreas May: https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684

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