Geocaching App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 250 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Geocaching App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/geocaching, r/Android, r/androidapps, r/CalyxOS, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include c:geo (4.3/5), Cachly (4.2/5), Geocaching (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews250
Subreddits8
Posts44
Brands32
Products5
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#1
c:geo
4.3
(67)
"C:Geo is the perfect choice when introducing an Android user."
"For Android I would highly suggest c.geo. You can download offline maps and also save Caches you viewed/planned before."
"C:geo."
"C:geo."
"C:geo for android, cachly for ios."
"If android, cgeo is the best."
"C:geo has better search functionality."
"Best geocaching app is c:geo for sure."
"C:Geo has the most features."
"Clearly c:geo, not even an argument."
#2
Cachly
4.2
(64)
"Cachly is an absolute workhorse."
"Cachly is the only acceptable answer here."
"Most people I know swear by Cachly."
"Cachly is a great app once you get yourself established in the game."
"Buy Cachly. It’s a better app and has a lot of features the main app it doesn’t."
"Cachly has so many useful tools including an FTF indicator and a coord projector for the mystery caches"
"Cachly app, hands down."
"Notable features Cachly has over the Geocaching app: More filter options, More Map Options, Offline and Online Lists, Shows individual Lab stages, Better UI layout, Coordinate Projections"
"I love cachly over the geocaching app. The UI is so much nicer, it has features that the geocaching app doesn't have, and I like their maps."
"Cachly is far better than the official app for iOS in my opinion, although it does cost $5."
#3
Geocaching
3.9
(40)
"Just the official app."
"The iPhone app really is outstanding and makes it incredibly easy to search for caches on the fly."
"Geocaching official app for beginners and all around caching"
"The official app was designed for beginners like you. Stay with it."
"Both the geocaching app and Cachly work across the board"
"Get your feet wet with the official app"
"Use the main app as a starter and see if you like caching."
"Start with the free app"
"Thanks. I use the official app as well as Cachly... I go back and forth on which I prefer."
"The official Geocaching app. Even if you're a casual cacher, you can keep track of your progress, send/receive messages and more"
#4
Geocaching App
4.1
(18)
"I love it!"
"I think this developer has also deserved a free Pebble Time for this great app"
"Just want to add one more vote for the official app."
"Stay with the official app since it was specifically designed for you."
"I personally use both the official geocaching app and c:geo."
"I use the Groundspeak one and Cachly."
"The official geocaching app from Groundspeak is very user friendly and kid friendly."
"The official is best for beginners."
"It’s free but you can upgrade to premium."
"I use both."
#5
Geooh Go
4.2
(9)
"Geooh Go for Android is the best in my opinion."
"I suggest you look at Geoh Go. It's my favorite app by far."
"Geooh Go for advanced AOS users"
"Found I preferred the advanced features in Geooh GO."
"Geooh go."
"Geooh GO has a built-in wherigo player and TB scanner so you don't need to mess with connecting multiple apps."
"Use Geooh GO if you are a premium member and want the most advanced geocaching app."
"GeoOh GO for paid (It has so many nice features rolled into one app)."
"Geooh Go (kind of a mix between the other two apps."
#6
Geocaching Premium Membership
5.0
(6)
"I think its totally worth it."
"You won't regret it."
"Geocaching has taken me to places."
"$30/year is a low starting cost for a hobby."
"Definitely worth it!!"
"The difference is night and day IMO!"
#7
Locus Map
4.2
(5)
"The top of the best apps that I use for geocaching is Locus Map."
"I use L4C, because you can download pocket queries."
"For me, I like to use Locus map Pro."
"I use the map app Locus Pro and the plug-in Geocaching4Locus."
"I think you can also use Locus maps, which also allows you to use for navigation outside of just geocaching."
#8
Geosphere
4.8
(4)
"Geosphere is fantastic and even better if you like to sift through your caches offline with GSAK."
"Geosphere is amazing, but you might not need all the functions until you become a more experienced cacher. It's way better, and slightly cheaper, than the official app."
"I am a big fan of Geosphere."
"I hear that the Geosphere app is comparable, if not better."
#9
Gcdroid
4.5
(4)
"For me it's an app that keeps on giving."
"Plus a soft spot for gcdroid as the developer is so responsive."
"I like to use GCDroid on Android. Has offline maps and lists that are easy to import from GSAK via Dropbox."
"Gc droid"
#10
Adventure Lab
4.0
(3)
"Adventure Lab for extended caching, linked in most apps"
"I'd also recommend downloading the Adventure Lab app, too, so you can complete those"
"Adventure Lab, used for labcaches"
#11
Groundspeak
3.7
(3)
"The official Groundspeak app is the only one I have found that works well."
"Couple that with 'GC Tools' which adds handy things like an instant torch."
"It seems to be the best app available for the iphone, but I find it to be a bit buggy."
#12
L4C
5.0
(2)
"In the field, I prefer the L4C app (the paid version is not expensive; I think it's worth buying) because you can download maps and pocket queries in advance."
"For me the best apps ever on iOS is L4C aka looking4cache."
#13
CacheSense
4.0
(2)
"I like CS the best followed by GC."
"CacheSense"
#14
GCC
4.0
(2)
"GCC for puzzle tools"
"GCC, to have decode solvers on the go"
#15
Project-GC
4.0
(2)
"Project-GC for in depth statistics and tools"
"Lastly I recommend using project-gc to see statistics and good maps."
#16
Where You Go
3.5
(2)
"Where You Go, an unofficial Wherigo app to get going with Wherigo caches."
"WhereYouGo for Whereigo caches but it is working well for most use"
#17
Columbus
3.5
(2)
"Other (very) good apps are GeOrg, geobeagle and Columbus."
"Columbus is an alternative to c:geo."
#18
Mapy.cz
5.0
(1)
"Best app for navigation is imo Mapy.cz. It's offline, has hiking paths, a cool design, contour lines and infinite other possibilities."
#19
looking4cache
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking4cache."
#20
All Trails
4.0
(1)
"All Trails for mapping tools companion to geocaching"
#21
TBScan
4.0
(1)
"TBScan, to quickly see purpose of travel bugs"
#22
Geooh Live
4.0
(1)
"For android: geooh live"
#23
Geo Bucket
4.0
(1)
"Geobucket allows you to add you pocketqueries and stuff too."
#24
Free GPS
4.0
(1)
"Free GPS allows you to add the latitude and longitude manually."
#25
GeOrg
4.0
(1)
"Other (very) good apps are GeOrg, geobeagle and Columbus."
#26
Geobeagle
4.0
(1)
"Other (very) good apps are GeOrg, geobeagle and Columbus."
#27
Geocaching Plus
4.0
(1)
"I like how this one functions."
#28
Cachebot
4.0
(1)
"I use Cachebot! It also gives you access to Advanced caches too."
#29
Caches
4.0
(1)
"Caches is pretty nice, and very clean looking."
#30
Geocache.com
4.0
(1)
"C:geo on my phone in the field."
#31
Looking4Cache Pro
4.0
(1)
"There is a second: Looking4Cache Pro and Free."
#32
GeoBucket
3.0
(1)
"I use GeoBucket."
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