# Cachly vs Stonehiding

The clearest difference is price: Stonehiding at Free against Cachly's $4.99. Cachly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Stonehiding is free to download; Cachly costs $4.99 up front. Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stonehiding sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cachly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cachly has 3.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Cachly's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stonehiding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cachly ships an update every 9 days, Stonehiding fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cachly | Stonehiding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cachly-geocaching/id645384141/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonehiding/id1574701869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zed Said Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/392666756) | [Adam Beliansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574701871) |

## What reviewers say

### Cachly

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Navigation, #198 Top Grossing · 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


### Stonehiding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonehiding/id1574701869)

Discover and hide painted stones in the real world using an interactive map. Each stone gets a unique code to track its journey and connect with its owner. Share your stone's story and see how popular it becomes.

**Highlights:** Discover stones on an interactive map, Create unique codes for stones, Track stone journeys and history, Personalize stones with photos and descriptions, Receive notifications for new stones and activity, Share stones on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stonehiding Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Stonehiding Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cachly free?

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

### Is Stonehiding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cachly or Stonehiding?

Cachly is rated higher. Cachly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Stonehiding averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cachly or Stonehiding have ads?

Stonehiding shows ads; Cachly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cachly or Stonehiding?

Cachly ships an update every 9 days, and Stonehiding fortnightly. Most recently, Cachly was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stonehiding on September 17, 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.*