Looking4Cache Pro app for iPhone and iPad

4.0 ( 160 ratings )

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Developer: Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Free

Current version: 4.3.2, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 19 Jun 2012
App size: 56.36 Mb

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.

Pros and cons of Looking4Cache Pro app for iPhone and iPad

Looking4Cache Pro app good for

Nice to use this app which allows for multi-users on one device. Actively being updated by the dev. For new users theres there is a bit of a learning curve but well worth the time to use the many features. Its obvious the developer has a passion for this app. Best value Ive found in an app! Enjoy!

I love and use all the extended features on this app. The offline maps that can be downloaded are great! Ive used the paid version for 3 years and it just keeps getting better with each update. The developer is constantly adding new features and responds to users requests for items to add.

Some bad moments

This is a great app and is easily worth the price. Its multi-user support is great for families and friends that cache together! And that is only the start of the features.

The "Its Not About The Numbers" review made me take a look at this app. The next day I purchased it after only minor use of that Lite version. The iPad version really is gold. Search and filter are great. I am still learning what some the icons and options are for and expect that even neater things can be done. I have even used the iPhone GPS to find caches when Ive been without my Garmin. As Geocachers say TFTA, (thanks for the app)!

All was working fine and now I cant do a search on either a Cache ID or Coordinates. Get Error 2 - not authorized message. This the Pro App on my IPad Air. What to do? Thanks Ed P.S. will change rating upon a resolution.

I purchased this for its use of offline maps for an upcoming trip. It has features that come close to the app I normally use, but its display and workflow are not as intuitive. And there are certain functions I miss. Perhaps its just the learning curve . . . so I will continue to work with it for the time being.

I really like the features of this App and it allows selection of Open Streets and Bing maps. Much more helpful than simply using iOS maps. It links into the database of just about all GeoCaches and I have had succces finding caches in state parks near me. I think it is worth the price.

Loving all the new inclusions & updated look for the newest version. I recommend this app to all my geocaching friends as it just works extremely well and has a great interface & tools. Developer has fixed any issue Ive run into extremely quick!

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