# Geocaching® vs Maps 3D Neo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Maps 3D Neo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews)** | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-3d-neo/id426034047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [movingworld GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/391304003) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Navigation, #50 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


### Maps 3D Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-3d-neo/id426034047)

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.

**Highlights:** 3D terrain mapping, Offline map access, Route planning and recording, GPS tracking with elevation, Searchable points of interest, Route sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Load larger maps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Route planner | $3.99 | one-time |
| One Year pass | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Maps 3D Neo free?

Maps 3D Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Maps 3D Neo?

Geocaching® is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Maps 3D Neo averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or Maps 3D Neo have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor Maps 3D Neo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Maps 3D Neo?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Maps 3D Neo every 2 months. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Maps 3D Neo on September 25, 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.*