# Ethercache vs Geo Bucket

The clearest difference is rating: Ethercache at 5.0 against Geo Bucket's 4.0. Ethercache also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Geo Bucket's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geo Bucket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ethercache asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ethercache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geo Bucket has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ethercache's written reviews are positive against 48% of Geo Bucket's.

Ethercache ships an update every 28 months, Geo Bucket every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ethercache | Geo Bucket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethercache/id411286630/reviews)** | [4.0 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-bucket/id426675790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PermuSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/327241067) | [Matti Mustonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/426675793) |

## What reviewers say

### Ethercache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethercache/id411286630)

Create and hide digital messages at real-world locations for others to discover. This app offers a modern take on scavenger hunts and geocaching, allowing global participation.

**Highlights:** Create digital messages at specific locations, Modern twist on geocaching, Global scavenger hunt functionality, User-generated content, Location-based message embedding

**In-app purchases:** none


### Geo Bucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-bucket/id426675790)

This app allows you to store geocaches and maps offline, eliminating roaming charges. Easily populate your map with caches and access detailed descriptions, hints, and logging options. Supports multiple download methods for convenience.

**Highlights:** Offline cache storage, Live map population, Pocket query downloads, Individual cache downloads, Detailed cache descriptions, No internet required for caching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove advertisements from Geo Bucket | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for planning geocaching trips
- 👍 Useful for paperless geocaching
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and cache information
- 💡 Ability to preload caches for offline use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🗺️ Slow map loading and unresponsive navigation
- 💰 Restrictive free version, need to pay for full features
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Map filters not working correctly
- Unable to log caches due to duplicate IDs
- Caches not showing as archived on the map
- Geocaching links opening in the app by default

**Requested features**

- Ability to log finds directly in the app
- Folder system to organize cached locations
- Improved compass and distance tracking features
- Option to customize cache details and log templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ethercache free?

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

### Is Geo Bucket free?

Geo Bucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ethercache or Geo Bucket?

Ethercache is rated higher. Ethercache averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Geo Bucket averages 4.0 from 70 ratings.

### Do Ethercache or Geo Bucket have ads?

Geo Bucket shows ads; Ethercache does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ethercache or Geo Bucket?

Ethercache ships an update every 28 months, and Geo Bucket every 2 months. Most recently, Ethercache was updated on June 5, 2026 and Geo Bucket on September 29, 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.*