# Geocaching® vs Diaper Detour

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diaper Detour at none against Geocaching®'s 12. Diaper Detour also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Geocaching®'s advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. Diaper Detour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Diaper Detour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geocaching® has 66K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Diaper Detour's.

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, Diaper Detour every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Diaper Detour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diaper-detour/id6758901739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Nicholas Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875627379) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Navigation, #45 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


### Diaper Detour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diaper-detour/id6758901739)

Locate verified baby changing stations with a smart map and real parent reviews. Avoid desperate searches for facilities with color-coded markers indicating station availability and details like cleanliness and stroller accessibility.

**Highlights:** Smart map view with color-coded markers, Real parent reviews on cleanliness and amenities, Filter by verification status, Turn-by-turn directions, Add new locations, See guaranteed chain locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Diaper Detour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Diaper Detour?

Diaper Detour is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Diaper Detour averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Geocaching® or Diaper Detour have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor Diaper Detour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Diaper Detour?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Diaper Detour every 2 months. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on October 27, 2026 and Diaper Detour on October 24, 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.*