Comparison

gcAE vs Krafio

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

Head to head
About

gcAE

Enhance your geocaching experience with a helper tool that streamlines interactions on geocaching websites. It offers a Safari extension for quick actions like copying codes and links, and can automatically clean up website elements for a better view.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 ---- Coordinates on geocaching.com are only visible if you have an account there.

About

Krafio

Log your creative projects with photos, track progress, and manage materials. Includes tools like row counters, pattern markers, and cost calculators to help you create and sell your work.

Highlights
  • Visual project journal with photos
  • Integrated row counters
  • Pattern file support with row marker
  • Craft tools (size charts, calculators)
  • Material and stash tracking
  • Progress tracking by percentage/section
  • Cost calculator
Features
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Finally, a craft project tracker that works for everyone. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, do ceramics, woodworking, embroidery, macrame, or any other craft, Krafio is your visual project journal. BEAUTIFUL PHOTO JOURNAL Log your progress with photos after every session. Watch your project come to life as you scroll through your timeline, and turn it into a timelapse. ROW COUNTERS Count rows, repeats and decreases right inside your project. Tap anywhere on the big counter screen, set a goal, and the screen stays on while your hands are busy. PATTERN FILES WITH A ROW MARKER (Pro) Keep your pattern PDF or chart photo with the project and follow it line by line with a movable row marker. Krafio remembers where you left off. CRAFT TOOLS Knitting needle and crochet hook size charts (mm, US, UK), a gauge calculator that tells you how many stitches to cast on, and a yarn calculator that tells you how many skeins to buy. All offline. MATERIAL & STASH TRACKER Never buy the same yarn twice. Track your materials, stock levels, and get shopping list reminders when you run low. PROGRESS TRACKING Track progress by percentage or section-by-section. Add a "where I left off" note so you always know exactly where to continue. Duplicate a project to start the next one with the same materials and patterns. COST CALCULATOR Know how much your project costs. Track material prices and time spent to price your work fairly, especially if you sell your work. SHARE YOUR WORK (Pro) Generate before/after share cards for Instagram and Pinterest. WORKS OFFLINE Your projects are always available, even without internet. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online. Perfect for knitters, crocheters, sewers, quilters, ceramicists, woodworkers, leather crafters, painters, macrame artists, embroiderers, and everyone who makes things with their hands. KRAFIO PRO Krafio is free to use with up to 3 active projects. Krafio Pro unlocks unlimited projects, unlimited photos, unlimited row counters, pattern files with a row marker, share cards, timelapse customization and priority sync. Krafio Pro Yearly: 1-year auto-renewing subscription, starts with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers Krafio Pro Monthly: 1-month auto-renewing subscription Krafio Pro Lifetime: one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period or trial. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. When Pro ends, projects beyond the free limit become read-only; nothing is deleted. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.krafio.app/privacy

Screenshots

gcAE4 screens
Krafio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: gcAE at 5.0 against Krafio's 4.5. gcAE also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Krafio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. gcAE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Krafio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gcAE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gcAE ships an update every 2 months, Krafio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
gcAE versus Krafio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergcAEKrafio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre AlbachBeyza BAYDAR

Customer experience

gcAE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Krafio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

gcAE

One-time4
  • Donate small cup of coffee$0.99
  • Reverse Cache Solver$0.99
  • Donate cup of coffee$1.99
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  • Donate large cup of coffee$2.99
3 purchases

Krafio

Subscriptions2
  • Krafio Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Krafio Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Krafio Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is gcAE free?
gcAE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Krafio free?
Krafio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, gcAE or Krafio?
gcAE is rated higher. gcAE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Krafio averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do gcAE or Krafio have ads?
Neither gcAE nor Krafio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gcAE or Krafio?
gcAE ships an update every 2 months, and Krafio fortnightly. Most recently, gcAE was updated on November 2, 2026 and Krafio on November 5, 2026.

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