# Geocaching® vs Looking4Cache Pro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Geocaching® at 66K against Looking4Cache Pro's 17. Geocaching® also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Looking4Cache Pro's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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 Looking4Cache Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Geocaching® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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 91% of Looking4Cache Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, Looking4Cache Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Looking4Cache Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **91.3% 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 | **#11** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Navigation, #58 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


### Looking4Cache Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466)

Discover and log geocaches with extensive offline map support. This app allows you to search for geocaches, store them with all details for offline use, and log your finds with images and trackables. It features offline topographic maps and intelligent GPS accuracy to conserve battery.

**Highlights:** Search millions of geocaches, Offline map downloads (topo, OSM), Log finds with images and trackables, Store geocaches for offline use, Import GPX and pocket queries, Fieldnote uploads, Team logging support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hillshades | $0.99 | one-time |
| GSAK Import | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip glass | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Looking4Cache Pro free?

Looking4Cache Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Looking4Cache Pro?

Geocaching® is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Looking4Cache Pro averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or Looking4Cache Pro have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor Looking4Cache Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Looking4Cache Pro?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Looking4Cache Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on September 30, 2026 and Looking4Cache Pro on September 1, 2026.

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