# Geocaching® vs Stonehiding

The clearest difference is ads: Geocaching® at none against Stonehiding's shown. Geocaching® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (66K vs 17). Stonehiding's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geocaching® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Stonehiding sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Geocaching® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geocaching® has 66K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Stonehiding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Stonehiding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonehiding/id1574701869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Adam Beliansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574701871) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Navigation, #38 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


### Stonehiding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonehiding/id1574701869)

Discover and hide painted stones in the real world using an interactive map. Each stone gets a unique code to track its journey and connect with its owner. Share your stone's story and see how popular it becomes.

**Highlights:** Discover stones on an interactive map, Create unique codes for stones, Track stone journeys and history, Personalize stones with photos and descriptions, Receive notifications for new stones and activity, Share stones on social media

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stonehiding Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Stonehiding Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Stonehiding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Stonehiding?

Geocaching® is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Stonehiding averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or Stonehiding have ads?

Stonehiding shows ads; Geocaching® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Stonehiding?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Stonehiding fortnightly. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stonehiding on September 17, 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.*