Comparison

TBScan vs gcffm Eventapp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TBScan

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Read full description

It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access

About

gcffm Eventapp

Discover geocaching events in Frankfurt, Germany, and worldwide. Easily add events to your calendar, share details, and navigate to locations. Filter events by area or search to find exactly what you're looking for.

Highlights
  • Event list overview
  • Add own events (GPX/web)
  • Area categories (Home, Map, Global)
  • Add to system calendar
  • Copy and share event info
  • Open in geocaching/navigation app
  • Search and filter events
  • Map view
Features
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Don't miss a geocaching event! With this app you will get a list overview of geocaching events around Frankfurt am Main and throughout Germany (as well as bigger events all over the world) Starting with version 2.0 you can also add your own events to the list with .gpx files or via the event website in your browser. Starting with version 3.0 there are three area categories. Home, Map and Global. These help filtering the events you actually want to see. Add the geocaching events easily to your system calendar, copy and share easily important informations of an event, open events in your favourite geocaching or navigation app. Simply long click any event in list view or use the info icon after clicking an event on the map Search and filter your list of events. A map helps you to keep track about events in your area This app was build in cooperation with Geocaching Frankfurt (gcffm).

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
gcffm Eventapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TBScan at 4.8 against gcffm Eventapp's 4.0. TBScan also leads on ratings volume (222 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). gcffm Eventapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. gcffm Eventapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBScan has 222 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of TBScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of gcffm Eventapp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, gcffm Eventapp monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TBScan versus gcffm Eventapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScangcffm Eventapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (222 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischAndre Albach

Customer experience

TBScan

All ratings222 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.1%

gcffm Eventapp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
None

gcffm Eventapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gcffm Eventapp free?
gcffm Eventapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TBScan or gcffm Eventapp?
TBScan is rated higher. TBScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while gcffm Eventapp averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TBScan or gcffm Eventapp have ads?
Neither TBScan nor gcffm Eventapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or gcffm Eventapp?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and gcffm Eventapp monthly. Most recently, TBScan was updated on September 28, 2026 and gcffm Eventapp on October 8, 2026.

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