# Nearest Contacts vs Cachly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nearest Contacts at none against Cachly's 9. Nearest Contacts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Cachly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

Nearest Contacts costs $1.99 and Cachly $4.99 up front. Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nearest Contacts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nearest Contacts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cachly has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Nearest Contacts's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cachly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nearest Contacts ships an update every 3 months, Cachly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nearest Contacts | Cachly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearest-contacts/id446454700/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cachly-geocaching/id645384141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 2 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lobitos Creek](https://appshunter.io/developer/441375536) | [Zed Said Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/392666756) |

## What reviewers say

### Nearest Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearest-contacts/id446454700)

This app transforms your address book into a travel resource by showing you the nearest contacts on a map. It helps you find nearby friends, family, or customers, and locate points of interest like restaurants and hotels. Get driving directions and filter results by contact group or travel direction.

**Highlights:** Display contacts on a map, Show distance and driving time, Get driving directions, Filter by contact group, Filter by travel direction, Built-in compass

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cachly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cachly-geocaching/id645384141)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app is an advanced tool for geocaching enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of features for finding, logging, and managing geocaches. It supports offline maps, proximity alerts, and integrates with various navigation apps. Advanced users can track DeLorme grids and counties, manage online drafts, and scan trackable codes.

**Highlights:** Official Geocaching HQ Partner App, CarPlay Integration, DeLorme Grid & County Tracking, Auto Load Map, Online Draft Management, Adventure Labs Support, Proximity Alerts, Offline Vector Maps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Cachly Pro Offline Maps | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maps Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Maps Supporter + Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maps Supporter + Big Tip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best geocaching app
- 👍 Excellent features and functionality
- 🗺️ Offline maps and navigation
- 🔄 Constant updates and improvements
- 💬 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Offline maps not included by default
- ⏱️ Limited free access (3 caches per day)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Cache details not loading properly
- Sync issues with Geocaching.com account
- Apple Watch app functionality problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved trackable management
- Customizable log templates
- Proximity alerts for nearby caches
- Breadcrumb trail for navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nearest Contacts free?

Nearest Contacts costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cachly free?

Cachly costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nearest Contacts or Cachly?

Nearest Contacts is rated higher. Nearest Contacts averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cachly averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Nearest Contacts or Cachly have ads?

Neither Nearest Contacts nor Cachly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nearest Contacts or Cachly?

Nearest Contacts ships an update every 3 months, and Cachly every 9 days. Most recently, Nearest Contacts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cachly on November 1, 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.*