Comparison

Cachly vs GPS Averaging

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

Head to head
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/

About

GPS Averaging

This tool enhances GPS accuracy by averaging multiple readings over time, filtering out positional jumps. It's ideal for precisely determining coordinates for activities like geocaching.

Highlights
  • Averages multiple GPS measurements
  • Filters out short position jumps
  • Records time-offset measurement series
  • Increases coordinate accuracy
  • Ideal for geocaching
Features
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With GPS Averaging you can get precise GPS coordinates. From many measurements an average value is formed, which is much more accurate than a single snapshot. The current position is read out every second and a averaged value is calculated. Short jumps of the position can be automatically filtered out. It is also possible to record a plurality of time-offset measurement series to form one coordinate with a increased accuracy. The ideal tool for the exact determination of coordinates for activities like geocaching.

Screenshots

Cachly4 screens
GPS Averaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cachly at 4.8 against GPS Averaging's 3.1. Cachly also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). GPS Averaging's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, chart position 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

Cachly costs $4.99 and GPS Averaging $0.99 up front. Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GPS Averaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cachly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cachly has 3.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Cachly's written reviews are positive against 50% of GPS Averaging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cachly ships an update every 9 days, GPS Averaging every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cachly versus GPS Averaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCachlyGPS Averaging
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better3.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#51 — better#106
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZed Said Studio LLCMichael Andreas May

Customer experience

Cachly

All ratings3,655 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.9%

GPS Averaging

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and 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

GPS Averaging

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

GPS Averaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cachly free?
Cachly costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GPS Averaging free?
GPS Averaging costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cachly or GPS Averaging?
Cachly is rated higher. Cachly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while GPS Averaging averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Cachly or GPS Averaging have ads?
Neither Cachly nor GPS Averaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cachly or GPS Averaging?
Cachly ships an update every 9 days, and GPS Averaging every 23 months. Most recently, Cachly was updated on October 18, 2026 and GPS Averaging on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cachly or GPS Averaging?
Cachly currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and GPS Averaging at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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