Top 6 Great Geocaching Apps

Top 6 Great Apps For Geocaching 

Geo Frog 

Often I get asked which Geocaching app I use to find Geocaching hidden around the world. I recently noticed that Geocaching offer's a variety of apps that each cacher can use based on their preference for the game. Certain apps are designed for IOS other apps are designed for Android, and some apps are based per country. In this blog post, I will show you the greatest geocaching apps out there that you can use for your treasure hunting adventures.

As most of you may know Geocaching is the revitalized scavenger hunt that involves finding coordinates online and sourcing a hidden object. Not to sure what Geocaching is, click here what is Geocaching. 

Geocaching has become so popular over time, that people young and old all across the world actively participate in this hobby. There are over 2 million cache locations worldwide that vary from easy to difficult to find, and the caches themselves can vary from large to small in size. Whether you are new at this game or a master treasure hunter, these apps that I will list below are designed to help you navigate your way through a fun and unexpected journey. 

1. Geocaching By Groundspeak for IOS and Android: Let's start by talking about the app that I currently use to find Geocaches. This one is designed by Groundspeak themselves. It's great for veteran cachers and newbies alike. You can download Geocaching from the official geocaching website or you can find it in the play store. The app holds detail information for more than 2 million Geocaches. Prepare yourself for a crazy adventure as Geocaches can be hidden near or far and will take you to spectacular places. Geocaches are hidden in 180 countries worldwide! Imagine the adventures that are waiting for you! Use the built-in GPS to help navigate you to your Geocaching location. Don't forget to share your stories and pictures online using the easy log this cache option. Being a premium member is very beneficial compared to being a standard member. If geocaching is something you are strongly into I would recommend purchasing it. We will go through the benefits of a premium account vs a non-premium account in another blog post. Stay tuned. 

2. Geocaching Buddy for IOS and Android: This app can be imagined as the best friend you never had. Yup an app as your best friend haha, let's elaborate on that. This app is designed especially to remember every clue you've ever found. This app is perfect for Geocachers finding multi-caches. We will talk about multi-caches in another blog post shortly, stay tuned. Geobuddy will calculate your waypoints ( coordinates ), it will even keep track of where you parked making it easy to return to your car once you have found your goods. This feature can come in handy when searching for isolated caches in the forest. No one wants to get lost looking for a Geocache. 

3. Cach.ly IOS Only: Cach.ly is another very popular Geocaching app that you will see users using. This app is only for IOS holders. Very similar to the Geocaching by Groundspeak this app offers everything you will need to set out on some treasure hunting adventures. Cach.ly is very simple to use simply select a geocache you want to hunt and begin to proceed to it. Use the built-in GPS to help locate the Geocaching. Don't forget to share your stories and pictures with other fellow Geocachers to see. Cach.ly will hold all the information you need in order to set out on an adventure. Cach.ly comes with a very clean and simple interface designed for all Geocachers of any level. 

4. CacheSense Android Only: Featuring a very interactive interface, all level of Geocachers can take advantage of what this app has to offer. This app boasts a multiple map platform and works offline making it easier to find caches in remote locations. Being able to download the map offline to use when you have weaker signal makes a difference in your Geocache hunt. This app is designed for the rugged and demanding environment.

5. C: Geo For Android Only: With an activity as popular as Geocaching the app's are not usually free; however this one is and the app is surprisingly very useful unless you are a die-hard Geocaching fan like I am. With this app, you can work offline effectively while still being able to log your finds. You are still able to manage waypoints and navigate to your next geocache using a compass, map and other apps. 




6. Hamster - Geocaching Tool for IOS Only: Hamster the Geocaching Tool, This app is available to Geocachers using an IOS device such as iPhone and iPad, it can be found in the Itunes store. With this app, you can track and watch your friends geocaching statistic, just that alone sounds really neat. Take a look at your friends log entries and read the stories they have left behind. I find this feature super cool as you can go find the same cache your friends have found. All of this can be done in a comfortable way with this easy to use app.  

I suggest trying some of these apps to see which ones work best for you. There is a hidden world waiting to be discovered. Each app has its own qualities that each Cacher may like more than another. Enjoy your Geocaching adventures and I hope you have made your Caching app searching a little easier. 😊 If there are any other apps that you would like to see listed on my list above please comment below and I will add them. 

*Happy Caching*