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Geocaching® app

Official geocaching app for discovering, navigating to and logging caches

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Our verdict

#2 of 4 in Geocaching apps · For beginners and the official account experience

Pros

  • Best onboarding and clearest first-find experience
  • Strongest official account and service integration
  • Complete logging and trackable workflow

Cons

  • Offline maps and advanced filters require Premium
  • Basic cache access is restricted by difficulty and type
  • Offline map tiles need manual redownloading after updates

Skip if: Anyone who needs advanced offline features without a recurring subscription.

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Rankings and alternatives

Geocaching apps scores

Evaluated Nov 12, 2026 Evidence ↓
  • Offline navigation 5

    5/5 means: Full offline maps and cache data with GPS navigation

    Premium includes offline lists and maps with GPS navigation; map tiles must be removed and redownloaded for updates, and offline mode does not replace connectivity by default.

  • Discovery and filtering 4

    4/5 means: Strong discovery with detailed filtering and saved searches

    Live Search, GC codes/locations, rich cache details and Premium filters by type, size, D/T, found/owned and attributes. Basic discovery has a D1.5/T2 ceiling and no filtered search.

  • Logging and field workflow 5

    5/5 means: Complete field workflow with drafts, photos, trackables, GPX and sharing

    Drafts, photos, trackables, lists, Pocket Query sync and maintenance reporting support a complete field workflow.

  • Beginner usability 5

    5/5 means: Guided onboarding and a clear first-find workflow

    The official app explicitly guides first-time users through their first caches with tips and instructions, and presents cache details in a familiar official interface.

  • Advanced control 4

    4/5 means: Broad power-user control and interoperability

    Lists, Pocket Query sync, attribute filtering and navigation settings are strong, but the most useful controls require Premium and GPX/mobile export was not established.

  • Platforms and account support 5

    5/5 means: iOS and Android with strong official account integration

    Native iOS and Android apps integrate directly with the official geocaching.com account, search and cache data.

  • Price and access 2

    2/5 means: Requires an expensive app or subscription/account combination

    Basic access is useful for beginners, but offline maps/lists, advanced search and many cache types require a $39.99/year or $6.99/month Premium subscription.

  • Reliability and support 4

    4/5 means: Active support with some documented friction

    Current store updates and official support/documentation are strong, with broad app-store ratings, but offline refresh behavior and the paywall generate practical friction.

Pricing

  • Basic Free Limited cache types, D/T ratings and no offline lists/maps
  • Premium monthly $6.99 /month
  • Premium yearly $39.99 /year

From the vendor’s pricing page, checked Nov 12, 2026. That page is authoritative.

Evidence and sources

Geocaching apps scores

Offline navigation 4 quotes
  • “Geocache anywhere, anytime with offline maps”
    apps.apple.com/us/app/geocaching/id329541503 · checked
  • “| Offline features | No | - Offline Lists - Offline maps |”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
  • “Tip: Offline map tiles do not update automatically after you refresh your List. To get the most up-to-date offline tiles, remove offline data for the related List and download it again.”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
  • “The Geocaching® app uses offline maps before it tries to pull data from the internet. But offline maps are not designed to replace an available internet connection. If you don’t want the app to use cellular data, switch to WiFi or Airplane Mode.”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
Discovery and filtering 4 quotes
Logging and field workflow 3 quotes
Beginner usability 1 quote
  • “Just getting started? This app walks you through the adventure of finding your first few geocaches. There are tips, hints, and instructions for geocaching as well as using the app.”
    apps.apple.com/us/app/geocaching/id329541503 · checked
Advanced control 3 quotes
Platforms and account support 3 quotes
Price and access 5 quotes
  • “One year of Premium for $39.99, only $3.33 per month! Or subscribe monthly for $6.99.”
    geocaching.com/premium · checked
  • “Find more geocaches Basic Premium Basic geocaches X X Advanced geocaches in app X Every geocache type in the Geocaching® app X Premium-only geocaches X”
    geocaching.com/premium · checked
  • “Get more features Basic Premium Messaging X X Worldwide search X X Advanced search X Lists X Offline geocaching X Premium perks X More map types X Award Favorite points X Instant notifications X Personalized statistics X Experimental features X Attribute search X Pocket queries X Send to Garmin X Beyond Geocaching.com X”
    geocaching.com/premium · checked
  • “| [Difficulty/Terrain (D/T)](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=82) | D1.5/T2 and below | All D/T ratings |”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
  • “| Offline features | No | - Offline Lists - Offline maps |”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
Reliability and support 4 quotes
  • “Useless without paying for a premium membership. There are other apps that show you the same caches without paywalling them off. This app itself is very well put together, but isn't worth it to me anymore.”
    A Google user, Google Play reviewer · play.google.com/store/apps/details · checked
  • “Tip: Offline map tiles do not update automatically after you refresh your List. To get the most up-to-date offline tiles, remove offline data for the related List and download it again.”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
  • “The Geocaching® app uses offline maps before it tries to pull data from the internet. But offline maps are not designed to replace an available internet connection. If you don’t want the app to use cellular data, switch to WiFi or Airplane Mode.”
    geocaching.com/help/index.php · checked
  • “4.8 out of 5 67K Ratings”
    apps.apple.com/us/app/geocaching/id329541503 · checked

Facts

License 1 quote
  • “Groundspeak hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, fully revocable (pursuant to the termination provisions below) license to view and use our services for your own personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with this Agreement.”
    geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx · checked
Runs on 1 quote
Needs 2 quotes

Notability

Users 1 quote

Other quotes

Not cited by a score or fact 2 quotes

Pricing

geocaching.com/premium · checked