Features & Capabilities

Looking4Cache is a app with a wide set of functions around the fascinating hobby geocaching. With direct access to over two million geocaches on Groundspeak´s Geocaching platform you can search for a box nearly everywhere.

In seconds you can store geocaches including all informations like the last logs, the waypoints and the images to your device over the direct API access (for this please read the annotation on the bottom). Or you can import a gpx file or a pocket query. All data will be stored on your device for offline usage.

Log your founds with images and trackables instantly or after your trip in the app. You can upload fieldnotes to the geocaching website too. And this not only for you but also for your complete team.

One of the highlights of Looking4Cache are the offline maps from OpenStreetMap like you found nowhere else. Choose and download the maps including contour lines directly in the app and use them in dead spots or in foreign countries without roaming costs. You can download whole states or complete countries.

With the ability to cache completely offline your battery will be conserved. To save more power the GPS accuracy will be switched based on the distance to your next target.

Here a list of the key functions:

Load Geocaches:

  • through the Geocaching Live API
  • load Pocket Queries and geocaching.com lists
  • import own GPX and GGZ files
  • GSAK database import (InApp purchase)
  • Live Map: See surrounding caches
  • GCVote integration
  • Supports corrected Coordinates and pers. Notes

Manage lists:

  • add Geocaches to lists
  • use a lot of filers and sorts
  • swipe a cache to build lists for your next trip

Maps:

  • Offline topo vector maps
  • Online OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, Bing
  • Online Apple Maps
  • Send coordinates to other navigation apps

Log Geocaches:

  • for multiple users
  • with a log drafts, multiple for each log type possible
  • log Travelbugs, with auto-visit too
  • save logs locally
  • Fieldnotes

Geocachers:

  • Link to your local contact
  • Find telephone jokers

Export:

  • Create and send GPX files

Integration in iOS:

  • search for GC-Codes in Safari
  • open GPX files from mail

Attention: To access the geocaches you need a user on Groundspeak´s Geocaching plattform (.com). According to your membership type the amount of data is restricted. Basic Members could load 3 full cache descriptions per day and up to 6000 basic descriptions. As a Basic Member the geocache search is restricted to traditional caches. To get full access and use all functions of this app you should have a premium account.

Attention: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Michael Andreas May
Rating:
4.50
(17)
Version:
4.3.2 Last updated: 2021-01-08
Version code:
839881602
Creation date:
2012-06-19
Compatible devices:
Size:
56.36MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Michael Andreas May
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/looking4cache-pro/id532870466
Website:
http://www.looking4cache.com

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise Looking4Cache Pro for its powerful, multi-user logging and rich feature set, strong map integration, and overall value. Common downsides include a steep learning curve, outdated manual, lack of bulk GPX import, and intermittent search/compass issues. Overall, it's viewed as a top geocaching tool for power users despite usability hurdles.
Pros
  • Powerful, feature-rich tool with multi-user logging and on-the-fly sorting, filtering, and updates.
  • Excellent for power users and groups; widely regarded as a top geocaching app and worth the price.
  • Strong map and data integration, including hillshade/offline maps and multiple map sources (Open Streets, Bing).
  • Active development and reliable bug fixes with responsive support.
  • Solid device integration (iPad/iPhone) and broad cache database connectivity.
Cons
  • Steep learning curve and an outdated/manual-driven onboarding; the interface isn’t very intuitive.
  • No bulk GPX import (no multi-select in the file picker), making batch imports tedious.
  • Occasional search issues (errors/unauthorized messages) and limited search options (e.g., owner search); compass can be inaccurate.
  • Limited visibility of non-traditional caches and some UI quirks.
Recent reviews
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by Be*****, 2025-03-23

Please add a way to batch import multiple gpx files at the same time via the File Picker. There doesn’t seem to be a way to select multiple gpx files, so it takes 6 taps for every single gpx file.
by ap*****, 2023-01-26

Is the icon. The rest sucked.
by Kr*****, 2022-06-20
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