GCBuddy vs MyFlight3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GCBuddy
This app helps geocachers solve multi-caches by recording values and automatically calculating waypoint coordinates. It also allows you to navigate to parking spots and view cache details offline.
- Automatic waypoint coordinate calculation
- Offline cache management
- Paperless caching with image downloads
- Parking spot navigation
- Built-in compass and map
- Log directly to geocaching.com
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GCBuddy is the perfect tool for the serious geocacher when solving multi-caches. With this application you can record all found values for A...Z and use them to automatically calculate new waypoint coordinates. The final cache coordinates are also calculated as soon as all required puzzles have been solved and entered. You can also record the exact spot where you parked your car or bike, so you can find it back after caching. FIRST LOOK: To get an idea of the functionality, read the Quick Start Guide on the gcbuddy.com website. List of possibilities: ========================== - Management of multiple caches in a list of downloaded caches - Download from geocaching.com, opencache.uk and other opencaching sites - Prepare a multi-cache at home, also possible on your PC or Mac using a simple web interface. - All images in the description are downloaded: paperless caching! - Navigate to the parking place - Enter answers to questions at each waypoint * Common text calculations like word value * Stack counting * Convert roman numbers - Change the value of an answer and immediately see the effect on a map with waypoints - Waypoints are automatically calculated using the values for A...Z - Location of the final cache is also calculated automatically in this way - Built-in compass/map for navigation to the next waypoint - Overview map with all waypoints - Warning by vibration or sound when you are near the waypoint - Accurately record data at a waypoint with your camera. - Album for each cache with the possibility to view the pictures with the ultra zoom photo viewer. - Notes can be entered before or during the cache - Log directly on geocaching.com after the find if you wish - Find your way back to the car park - Send an e-mail with all the information of a cache as backup or to a friend - Write with one click all cache information in the (online) personal cache note - Restore a cache from a backup e-mail - Protect a cache against changes - Backup/Restore via iCloud Problems/questions/feedback please send an e-mail (info@gcbuddy.com) so I can answer quickly.
MyFlight3D
This tool connects with specific Microsensory devices to enhance their functionality. It's designed for users of MicroFind and MicroTrainer hardware.
- Device connectivity
- Enhanced functionality
- Official tool
- MicroFind support
- MicroTrainer support
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Official tool for use with MicroFind and MicroTrainer devices. Provided by Microsensory Company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyFlight3D at Free against GCBuddy's $6.99. MyFlight3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, 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
MyFlight3D is free to download; GCBuddy costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GCBuddy ships an update every 2 months, MyFlight3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GCBuddy | MyFlight3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BtStSoft | Paco Garcia |
Customer experience
GCBuddy
MyFlight3D
In-app purchases
GCBuddy
No in-app purchases
MyFlight3D
No in-app purchases









