Comparison

GeoCaches vs Cachly

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

Head to head
About

GeoCaches

Discover and navigate to geocaches from various platforms with offline access. View maps and use the app while data loads in the background. Supports multiple geocaching websites.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple geocaching websites
  • Offline geocache viewing
  • Asynchronous data loading
  • Map viewing during data download
  • Local data storage
Features
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Simple application for geocachers. - supports geocaching.com, geocaching.su, opencaching- .pl .de, .us, .nl, .org.uk - Local data storage. Allows viewing of geocaches in offline mode. - Asynchronous data loading. You can use application (view map, etc) while waiting for the data downloading. We recommend fast (WiFi or 3g) connection for loading geocaches. Non-premium members of geocaching.com are limited to download max. 3 full geocache info per day - this is limitation of API license agreement with Groundspeak. If you have account on one of Opencaching sites - please turn on Opencaching API in Settings of your device (Settings->GeoCaches->Opencching.XX API) Please note: Limit 3 geocaches/day from geocaching.com is result of license agreement with Groundspeak - to remove this limitation you may buy 'premium' account on their's web-site. Making donation DOES NOT removes this limit.

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

GeoCaches3 screens
Cachly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GeoCaches at Free against Cachly's $4.99. Cachly's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 37%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

GeoCaches is free to download; Cachly costs $4.99 up front. GeoCaches sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cachly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of GeoCaches's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cachly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoCaches ships an update every 2 months, Cachly weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GeoCaches versus Cachly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoCachesCachly
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (1K ratings)4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB439 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperY.LukyanetsZed Said Studio LLC

Customer experience

GeoCaches

All ratings1,048 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative51.9%

Cachly

All ratings3,650 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

GeoCaches

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun adventures
  • 🚀 Simple and user-friendly
  • 💡 Offline maps are great for data savings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of caches in certain areas
  • 🤔 Limited free features

Cachly

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

Bugs and requests

GeoCaches

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Caches not showing up on map
  • Login issues and loops
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add driving directions
  • Increase free cache limit
  • Improve login/signup process
  • Expand coverage to more regions

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

3 purchases

GeoCaches

One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$10.99
  • Donation$22.99
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
Show 3 more
  • Maps Supporter + Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Maps Supporter + Big Tip$6.99

Questions

Is GeoCaches free?
GeoCaches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cachly free?
Cachly costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GeoCaches or Cachly?
Cachly is rated higher. GeoCaches averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Cachly averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.
Do GeoCaches or Cachly have ads?
Neither GeoCaches nor Cachly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoCaches or Cachly?
GeoCaches ships an update every 2 months, and Cachly weekly. Most recently, GeoCaches was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cachly on September 23, 2026.

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