Android and iOS: The best apps for geocaching
The treasure hunters among you will find the best geocaching apps for Android and iOS in this article.
Groundspeak's geocaching app for smartphones
One of the best-known and proven geocaching apps is the Groundspeak app of the same name. It is available for Android and iOS in a free version, which is aimed primarily at newcomers. Premium upgrades can already be made from this version, but currently cost 8.99 euros for Android and 9.99 euros for iOS.
- If you have just discovered geocaching for yourself, the app shows you geocaches that are particularly suitable for beginners. Other caches that are in your area are also displayed.
- You will also be given step-by-step instructions on what to do when you find a geocache.
- The apps have a real-time search that is constantly updated with your position and shows new caches immediately.
- With the premium version you can also create a user account, plan geocaching trips yourself, log your finds, view descriptions and photos of individual caches and use an advanced search function.
c: geo - The geocaching classic for Android
A popular geocaching app for Android users is the free tool "c: geo". Here you will find all the basics for searching and all geocaches available worldwide.
- You can view all geocaches in your area on a live map. In addition to the option to save caches on the device, you can also log your friends' finds.
- You can not only navigate with a compass, but also with other navigation apps. Additional waypoints are also easy to create and manage.
- The OpenSource app can also be connected to other geocaching platforms, such as Opencaching. Maps from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap can also be used.
- Particularly cool: You can share a geocache find directly from the app via Twitter.
GCTools - The geocaching tool collection for iOS
With the geocaching app "GCTools" you get a complete package with many additional functions on your iPhone. The app is free, but you have to upgrade some tools via in-app purchase.
- The expert app is particularly worthwhile for caches that are more difficult to find. You can crack encrypted coordinates in no time with the helpful converters from GCTools - regardless of whether they are color codes or Roman numerals.
- The app can easily read the following encryption: Caesar cipher (ROT-N), Alpha cipher, Affine cipher, Vigenere cipher / One Time Pad (inApp), Morse code and mobile phone cipher.
- A converter for lengths, areas, volumes, masses, angles, speeds, times, temperatures, number systems and data sizes is also on board.
- If you want to geocache in the dark, you can even find an app-integrated flashlight. With the tool you are prepared for all situations
