# Geocaching® vs ScoutTrek

The clearest difference is rating: Geocaching® at 4.8 against ScoutTrek's 4.3. Geocaching® also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 6) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). ScoutTrek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Geocaching® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geocaching® has 66K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ScoutTrek's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, ScoutTrek every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | ScoutTrek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouttrek/id6450223404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [ScoutTrek, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692398267) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Navigation, #56 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


### ScoutTrek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouttrek/id6450223404)

Plan and manage Scouting events with ease. This app helps you schedule meetings, track RSVPs, and navigate to event locations. Stay organized and ensure youth protection compliance on all your outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** Schedule events quickly, Event details for meetings and adventures, View upcoming events at a glance, Event reminders via push notifications, Manage event RSVPs, Navigate to event locations, Youth Protection compliant

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is ScoutTrek free?

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

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

Geocaching® is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while ScoutTrek averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or ScoutTrek have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor ScoutTrek shows ads.

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

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and ScoutTrek every 3 weeks. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on October 29, 2026 and ScoutTrek on October 27, 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.*