# Geocaching® vs Insert Coin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Insert Coin at none against Geocaching®'s 12. Insert Coin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Geocaching®'s advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 17) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Geocaching® against 4.8 for Insert Coin. 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 are what separate them: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Insert Coin's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Insert Coin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews) | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insert-coin-arcade-locator/id6664072981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Simon Daigre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764829729) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Navigation, #51 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


### Insert Coin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insert-coin-arcade-locator/id6664072981)

Discover nearby venues featuring arcade games like pinball, foosball, pool, and darts. Contribute to a community-driven database, use personalized filters, and explore an interactive map to find your next gaming spot.

**Highlights:** Locate venues with arcade games, Contribute to a collaborative database, Use personalized game filters, Explore an interactive map, Receive machine update notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Insert Coin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Insert Coin?

Geocaching® and Insert Coin are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66K and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do Geocaching® or Insert Coin have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor Insert Coin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Insert Coin?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Insert Coin fortnightly. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Insert Coin on September 18, 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.*