Comparison

TBScan vs Käsch Fründ

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
Features
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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

Käsch Fründ

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Käsch Fründ – Dein Geocaching-Begleiter Alles, was Geocacher brauchen – in einer App. Rätsel lösen, Koordinaten berechnen, Multis planen oder neue Stationen auslegen: Käsch Fründ vereint die wichtigsten Tools für unterwegs – übersichtlich, schnell und auch offline nutzbar. Hauptfunktionen Koordinaten und Karten Konverter Swissgrid ↔ WGS84 – Umrechnung in beide Richtungen Abstandsrechner 2D/3D – Luftlinie und Höhenunterschiede Mittelpunkt-Finder – Berechnet den Mittelpunkt zwischen zwei oder drei Koordinaten Peilung – Zielkoordinaten aus Startpunkt, Distanz und Winkel GPX Viewer – Tracks und Wegpunkte direkt auf der Karte anzeigen Koordinaten aufzeichnen – Eigene GPS-Positionen erfassen, ideal zum Auslegen eines Multis Codes und Chiffren Buchstabenwert-Rechner (Summen, Quersummen, iterierte Quersummen) Rot-N / Cäsarcode Vigenère-Verschlüsselung Morsecode-Übersetzer ASCII und Base64-Konverter Römische Zahlen Farbcodes in Hex und RGB Sudoku-Tool für Spezialrätsel Zahlen und Mathematik Zahlensysteme (Dezimal, Binär, Hexadezimal u. a.) Zahlen ↔ Buchstaben-Umrechnung Primzahlen-Prüfer Pi, Fibonacci und e Umrechnungen und Einheiten Einheitenrechner für Länge, Fläche, Volumen, Temperatur, Gewicht u. v. m. Zusatzfunktionen Multisolver: Berechnet automatisch Variablen-Rätsel und Multi-Stationen Notizen: Speichere Codes, Formeln und Lösungsansätze direkt in der App Vorteile Alles in einer App – keine Webseiten-Wechselei mehr Offline nutzbar – funktioniert auch ohne Internet Einfach und schnell – optimierte Oberfläche für Geocacher Made in Switzerland – entwickelt aus Praxis und Erfahrung Für wen ist Käsch Fründ? Mystery-Cacher, die Rätsel effizienter lösen wollen Outdoor-Fans, die präzise Koordinaten berechnen müssen Einsteiger, die Unterstützung bei klassischen Verschlüsselungen suchen Erfahrene Geocacher, die alle Tools in einer App bündeln möchten Ob Rätsel lösen, Koordinaten berechnen, Multis planen oder Entfernungen messen – diese App spart Zeit und bringt dich schneller ans Ziel.

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
Käsch Fründ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TBScan at Free against Käsch Fründ's $2.99. TBScan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). Käsch Fründ's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

TBScan is free to download; Käsch Fründ costs $2.99 up front. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Käsch Fründ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, Käsch Fründ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TBScan versus Käsch Fründ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScanKäsch Fründ
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (235 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischH. Kluger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Käsch Fründ

One-time1
  • Tasse Kaffee spendieren$1.99

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Käsch Fründ free?
Käsch Fründ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do TBScan or Käsch Fründ have ads?
Neither TBScan nor Käsch Fründ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or Käsch Fründ?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and Käsch Fründ every 10 days. Most recently, TBScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Käsch Fründ on October 30, 2026.

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