Comparison

Cachly vs aprs.fi

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
Currently charting
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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

aprs.fi

Access real-time APRS position data, weather reports, and telemetry graphs globally. Offers route guidance, station tracking, and map filtering. Some advanced features require an in-app subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time APRS position data
  • Route guidance and driving directions
  • Search callsigns and addresses
  • Track multiple stations
  • Filter map information
  • View weather and telemetry graphs
  • Beacon your position
Features
Currently charting
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An additional in-app subscription is needed for some features, so please read this application description fully before purchasing. Navigate to addresses with clear step-by-step instructions. Obtain immediate, real-time access to current APRS position information, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more. Zoom and browse around the world and see stations immediately – no waiting. • Route guidance / driving directions • Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features • Track multiple stations at the same time • Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters) • View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs • Beacon your position on aprs.fi • Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a BLE TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet • Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database • Tested to work great on all currently-supported iPhone and iPad models • Supports iOS 14/15/16/17/18/26 • Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments • High-resolution graphics for Retina and Retina HD displays with full APRS symbol set Buy the app – get the web site for free! Some new features require a subscription. All old and some new features will be available without a subscription fee. These features are currently included in the Extra Features subscription package: • APRS text messaging with a modern instant messenger-like experience, supports international text and emojis • High-performance software DSP modem • APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles • Offline maps • RX iGate functionality • Long time ranges in map and graph views Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is not required for viewing APRS information. Terms of service: https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms Privacy policy: https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy

Screenshots

Cachly4 screens
aprs.fi4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cachly and aprs.fi both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Cachly's written reviews are positive against 70% of aprs.fi's. Cachly also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 1.2K). aprs.fi's advantage is chart position (#8 vs #46). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 aprs.fi $6.99 up front. Cachly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and aprs.fi sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cachly against 4.7 for aprs.fi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Cachly's written reviews are positive against 70% of aprs.fi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cachly ships an update every 9 days, aprs.fi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cachly versus aprs.fi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCachlyaprs.fi
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better70.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZed Said Studio LLCGainIO

Customer experience

Cachly

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

aprs.fi

All ratings1,133 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

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

aprs.fi

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid product
  • 👍 Works great with external hardware
  • 💡 Useful for public service events
  • 🚀 Reliable way to participate in APRS network
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Beaconing issues (inconsistent timing, lack of smart beaconing)
  • 🔒 Messaging requires subscription
  • 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full features

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

aprs.fi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Beacon not clickable
  • Freezing on settings screen
  • Incompatible with older iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior with VOX on radios

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline maps support
  • Ability to change nickname without creating new account
  • Smart beaconing mode
  • Bulk message deletion
  • CarPlay support
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  • Automatic location detection

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
3 purchases

aprs.fi

Subscriptions3
  • Extra features, monthly$1.991 Month
  • Extra features, yearly7 Days trial$6.491 Year
  • Extra features, fair trade7 Days trial$13.491 Year

Questions

Is Cachly free?
Cachly costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is aprs.fi free?
aprs.fi costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cachly or aprs.fi?
Cachly is rated higher. Cachly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while aprs.fi averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Cachly or aprs.fi have ads?
Neither Cachly nor aprs.fi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cachly or aprs.fi?
Cachly ships an update every 9 days, and aprs.fi fortnightly. Most recently, Cachly was updated on October 21, 2026 and aprs.fi on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cachly or aprs.fi?
Cachly currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and aprs.fi at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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