Comparison

Looking4Cache Lite vs Cachly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Looking4Cache Lite

Discover and log geocaches with this app. Access millions of geocaches, store data offline, and log finds for yourself or your team. Features include multiple map options and power-saving GPS accuracy.

Highlights
  • Access millions of geocaches
  • Offline data storage
  • Log finds and trackables
  • Multiple map options
  • Team logging support
  • Power-saving GPS
Features
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Looking4Cache is a app with a wide set of functions around the fascinating hobby geocaching. With direct access to over two million geocaches on Groundspeak´s Geocaching platform you can search for a box nearly everywhere. In seconds you can store geocaches including all informations like the last logs, the waypoints and the images to your device over the direct API access (for this please read the annotation on the bottom). Or you can import a gpx file or a pocket query. All data will be stored on your device for offline usage. Log your founds with trackables instantly or after your trip in the app. You can upload fieldnotes to the geocaching website too. And this not only for you but also for your complete team. To save power the GPS accuracy will be switched based on the distance to your next target. Here a list of the key functions: Load Geocaches: - through the Geocaching Live API - load Pocket Queries or geocaching.com Lists - import own GPX files - GCVote integration Manage lists: - add Geocaches to lists - use a lot of filers and sorts - swipe a cache to build lists for your next trip Maps: - Online OpenStreetMap and Bing - Online Apple Maps - Send coordinates to other navigation apps Log Geocaches: - for multiple users - with a log drafts, multiple for each log type possible - log Travelbugs - save logs locally - Fieldnotes Attention: To access the geocaches you need a user on Groundspeak´s Geocaching plattform (.com). According to your membership type the amount of data is restricted. Basic Members could load 3 full cache descriptions per day and up to 6000 basic descriptions. As a Basic Member the geocache search is restricted to traditional caches. To get full access and use all functions of this app you should have a premium account. Attention: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Cachly

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
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Cachly is a simple and powerful Geocaching app for iOS that includes many advanced features that include the following: - Official Geocaching HQ Partner App Cachly is an official partner app of Geocaching HQ and uses the official API. Login with your normal Geocaching HQ login. - Multi-User Logging - PRO Log a cache for multiple accounts at once, each with their own templates, and auto-visit trackables - Cachly Intelligence - PRO AI summaries and writing help - CarPlay - PRO Cachly now includes full CarPlay integration, bringing geocaching to your vehicle's dashboard. - DeLorme Grid - PRO For those that are interested in DeLorme challenges, Cachly now has a built-in tracker for each state that has a challenge. - County/Region - PRO For those that are interested in County hunting, Cachly now has a built-in tracker for each county. Counties/regions are available for the following countries: Australia, Austria, France, Germany, United Kingdom and United States. - Auto Load Map - PRO The new Auto Loading Map option for loading caches automatically as you move around the map. While this option is engaged, caches will automatically load as you move around the map. - Online Drafts Manage your online geocaching.com drafts by making edits, adding images and allowing you to submit the log(s). - Adventure Labs Load Adventure Lab caches along with regular caches and even save them offline! - TB Scanner Quickly and easily scan trackable codes! - Proximity Alert Get notifications when caches or the target are within a radius of your location. - Friends View your geocaching friends and add new ones right in Cachly! - Apple Watch App Use Cachly on your watch! - FTF! Show available FTFs on the map so you can be the first to grab the find!** - Find Caches Current location, coordinates, search for a location, or GC code. *Basic member restrictions apply. Some features only show for Premium users. - DNF See all your blue frowns and turn those into smilies! - Offline Vector Maps Maps can be saved for offline use using powerful offline capabilities using OpenStreet vector maps. - Offline caches Save caches to offline lists for use anywhere! - Offline filtering Filter lists of caches by attributes and other cache data - Bulk log upload Upload all your pending logs at once! - Translate Translate cache descriptions, hints, and logs from any language to any language. - Map Options Choose from Apple Maps, Google Maps, Ordnance Survey and OpenStreet Map online or offline vector maps - Import & Export GPX Import GPX files from Dropbox, iTunes, email and other apps or export and share a GPX of any caches. - Advanced Search Search for user finds, hides, exclude your finds and hides and so much more. - Advanced Sorting Sort the found caches by type, container, size, trackables and many other sort types. - Log Caches/Trackables now or later Log them now or save them and send later. - Log Keywords Set default text for logs as well as use keyword replacements for common text such as cache code, date, etc. - Souvenirs See your user Souvenirs as well as other users. - Trackables Drop multiple trackables into a cache - Multiple Image Upload Upload multiple photos to logs - Pocket Queries Download and view Pocket Queries offline. - Bookmark Lists View your bookmark lists and add caches to them. View other users bookmarks as well! - Waypoints Create user waypoints as well as set a corrected coordinates. - More features Cachly includes loads of other feature that make it the best Geocaching app out there! *Basic members of geocaching are limited to returning only Traditional geocaches, Pocket Queries are not available, and Custom Search is limited. Basic members are also limited to loading 3 full caches per 24 hour period. This is not a restriction of Cachly, but of the Geocaching platform. **Premium feature Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Looking4Cache Lite4 screens
Cachly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Looking4Cache Lite at Free against Cachly's $4.99. Looking4Cache Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Cachly's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Looking4Cache Lite is free to download; Cachly costs $4.99 up front. Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Looking4Cache Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cachly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cachly has 3.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Looking4Cache Lite's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cachly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Looking4Cache Lite ships an update every 2 months, Cachly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Looking4Cache Lite versus Cachly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLooking4Cache LiteCachly
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB439 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Andreas MayZed Said Studio LLC

Customer experience

Looking4Cache Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative26.5%

Cachly

All ratings3,653 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews496 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

Looking4Cache Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cachly

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Looking4Cache Lite

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Cachly

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Cachly Pro Offline Maps7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time6
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Maps Supporter$2.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Maps Supporter + Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Maps Supporter + Big Tip$6.99

Questions

Is Looking4Cache Lite free?
Looking4Cache Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cachly free?
Cachly costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Looking4Cache Lite or Cachly?
Cachly is rated higher. Looking4Cache Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cachly averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Looking4Cache Lite or Cachly have ads?
Neither Looking4Cache Lite nor Cachly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Looking4Cache Lite or Cachly?
Looking4Cache Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Cachly every 9 days. Most recently, Looking4Cache Lite was updated on August 14, 2026 and Cachly on September 29, 2026.

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