Geocaching® vs Maps 3D Neo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geocaching®
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.
- 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
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Join the world’s largest treasure-hunting community with the official app for geocaching. Whether you are off to find your first geocache or your ten-thousandth, this app is your ultimate geocaching toolbox. There are millions of clever containers called geocaches hidden in almost every country on Earth, just waiting to be found—there are probably even some near you right now. Just getting started? This app walks you through the adventure of finding your first few geocaches. There are tips, hints, and instructions for geocaching as well as using the app. Core Features: ● See details with description, recent activity, attributes, and hints for each geocache ● Navigate to the cache using map, compass, or driving directions ● Live Search continuously updates nearby geocaches as you move ● Find all easy Traditional geocaches and geocaching events ● Message other players for tips, hints, and more ● Learn about trackables: geocaching game pieces that travel from geocache to geocache ● Adjust your navigation and distance settings to your personal preference ● Access to GeoTour caches of all cache types and D/T ratings Search and Sorting: ● Search for GC codes, locations, landmarks, and neighborhoods ● Search for GeoTours by GT code or see a directory of all GeoTours worldwide ● Sort by distance Trackables: ● Search for trackables ● Log trackables - grab, retrieve, drop, dip, or discover ● View your trackable inventory Logging: ● Log a geocache now or save as a draft for later ● Add photos to share your adventure ● Improve cache quality by reporting geocaches that need maintenance Map Options: ● Street ● Satellite ● Hybrid Unlock even more adventure with Geocaching Premium: ● Find any geocache in the world, including Premium Member Only caches ● Filter geocaches by size, type, difficulty, terrain, and found/owned ● Sort lists of geocaches by distance, Favorite points, or geocache name ● Geocache anywhere, anytime with offline maps ● Take the road less traveled with Trails map ● Plan, add, or edit your next adventure with Lists ● Award Favorite points to geocaches you enjoy most ● Auto-sync Lists and Pocket Queries created on the Geocaching website ● Gain access to all Premium features on the Geocaching website We are committed to building the best tools for geocachers to create, share, and play this game. By joining and maintaining your Premium membership, you are helping to shape the future of Geocaching. In addition to your support of the game, Premium members also get access to more features, more geocaches, and more adventure. You can buy a Premium membership subscription through your iTunes account. Premium membership is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Terms of use: https://www.geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx
Maps 3D Neo
Plan, navigate, and explore outdoor adventures with detailed 3D maps. Track your routes, record key coordinates and elevations, and access worldwide map data offline. Share your journeys and discover new trails with searchable terrain and points of interest.
- 3D terrain mapping
- Offline map access
- Route planning and recording
- GPS tracking with elevation
- Searchable points of interest
- Route sharing
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Maps3D – Explore the world in true 3D Plan, discover, and navigate your next outdoor adventure with maps that reveal the landscape as it really is. Unlike traditional flat maps, Maps3D lets you explore mountains, valleys, trails, and terrain in stunning 3D, making it easier to understand the world before you set out. Whether you're hiking, cycling, trail running, or simply exploring new places, Maps3D helps you plan smarter, stay oriented, and enjoy every adventure. Built on an all-new map engine Maps3D 7 introduces the biggest upgrade in the app's history with a completely redesigned vector map engine. • Beautiful high-resolution 3D terrain • Fast, compact offline maps • Integrated satellite imagery • Smooth, crisp Retina graphics • Infinite zoom for maximum detail • Display multiple tracks simultaneously • Millions of searchable points of interest with Wikipedia integration Plan your adventures Create routes directly on the map with intuitive planning tools. • Create, edit, and optimize routes • View elevation profiles before you go • Measure distance and elevation gain • Place custom waypoints anywhere • Organize tracks and waypoints into folders Explore offline Download maps before your trip and continue exploring without a mobile connection. • Worldwide offline maps • GPS recording with precise elevation data • Search maps even when offline • Reliable navigation in remote areas Import and share Bring your existing adventures into Maps3D or share new ones with others. • Import GPX tracks from many sources • Export recorded routes • Share adventures with friends and fellow explorers Explore with confidence For over a decade, Maps3D has helped more than 2.5 million outdoor enthusiasts explore the world in stunning 3D. Whether you're planning your next hike or discovering a new cycling route, Maps3D is built to help you get the most out of every adventure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Geocaching® at 4.8 against Maps 3D Neo's 4.4. Geocaching® also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 56) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Maps 3D Neo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Geocaching® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Maps 3D Neo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, Maps 3D Neo every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Geocaching® | Maps 3D Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (66K ratings) — better | 4.4 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66K — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Groundspeak Inc. | movingworld GmbH |
Customer experience
Geocaching®
Maps 3D Neo
Bugs and requests
Geocaching®
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Maps 3D Neo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Geocaching®
- Monthly Premium Membership$5.991 Month
- Monthly Premium membership$6.991 Month
- 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
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- 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
- 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
- 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
- Annual Premium Membership$29.991 Year
- Annual Premium membership$39.991 Year
- 3-month membership$9.99
- 1-year membership$29.99
Maps 3D Neo
- Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Load larger maps$3.99
- Route planner$3.99
- One Year pass$14.99
Questions
Is Geocaching® free?
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