# Geocaching® vs ClearWater AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearWater AR at none against Geocaching®'s 12. ClearWater AR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). Geocaching®'s advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 14) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geocaching® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ClearWater AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClearWater AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geocaching® has 66K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearWater AR's.

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, ClearWater AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | ClearWater AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearwater-ar/id1565543805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Clear View, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565543807) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Navigation, #37 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Discover millions of hidden containers worldwide with this app. It guides you through finding your first geocache with tips and instructions. Navigate using maps, compass, or driving directions, and connect with a global community of treasure hunters.

**Highlights:** View geocache details, activity, and hints, Navigate via map, compass, or directions, Live Search for nearby geocaches, Find traditional geocaches and events, Message other players, Trackable item management, Log geocaches with photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium membership | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium membership | $39.99 | per year |
| 3-month membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-year membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun outdoor activity
- 🌳 Explores new places
- 👍 Great family activity
- 🗺️ Useful navigation features
- 📸 Ability to log finds and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔒 Locking higher difficulty caches behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or limited map features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log trackables from the app
- Inconsistent performance when zooming and panning maps
- Unreliable GPS and compass functionality
- Difficulty canceling premium subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit cache descriptions and add images
- Option to filter by cache placement year
- Trackable journey tracking on the app
- Seamless integration with other navigation apps
- Offline caching data and navigation


### ClearWater AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearwater-ar/id1565543805)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay 3D topographical maps onto bodies of water, making them appear transparent. It highlights underwater structures, terrain, fishing spots, and navigation markers for boaters and anglers.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D topo maps, Underwater structure visualization, Fishing flag markers, Floating 3D channel buoys, Twilight and fog visibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

Geocaching® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearWater AR free?

ClearWater AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or ClearWater AR?

ClearWater AR is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while ClearWater AR averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or ClearWater AR have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor ClearWater AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or ClearWater AR?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and ClearWater AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on October 27, 2026 and ClearWater AR on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*