Geocaching Alternatives

Geocaching is described as 'Supercharge your geocaching adventures with the official, full-featured Geocaching App. There are millions of geocaches waiting to be found, scattered throughout more than 185 countries around the world—there are probably even some near you right now' and is an app in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Geocaching for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, Windows and iPad apps. The best Geocaching alternative is A Map Of Us, which is free. Other great apps like Geocaching are c:geo, Treasures, Zest Treasure Hunting and Play Munzee.

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  1. A Map Of Us icon
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    Share and explore anonymous, location-based memories as interactive, color-coded notes tied to real places, organized by category, with support for editing, deleting, and discovering clusters of entries worldwide via an engaging web map platform.

    21 A Map Of Us alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • A Map Of Us is the most popular Web-based alternative to Geocaching.

    • A Map Of Us is the most popular free alternative to Geocaching.

    • A Map Of Us is Free and ProprietaryGeocaching is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. c:geo icon
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    c:geo is an open source, full-featured, always ready-to-go unofficial client for geocaching.com and offers basic support for other geocaching platforms (such as Opencaching).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Geocaching
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks c:geo is a great Geocaching alternative.

    • c:geo is the most popular Android alternative to Geocaching.

    • c:geo is the most popular Open Source alternative to Geocaching.

    • c:geo is Free and Open SourceGeocaching is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Treasures icon
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    A decentralized geocaching platform built on the Nostr protocol. Discover hidden geocaches, share locations, and connect with explorers worldwide through a censorship-resistant, open network.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about Treasures as an Alternative to Geocaching
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    Treasures is the only open-source AND decentralized alternative to the mainstream geocaching sites. Adventure shouldn't have subscription costs and gatekeepers!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Geocaching Icon
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    • Treasures is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Geocaching.

    • Treasures is Free and Open SourceGeocaching is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Create a digital treasure chest whenever you discover a splendid and unexpected city sight. Or just point your camera to collect a treasure!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Zest Treasure Hunting is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Geocaching.

    • Zest Treasure Hunting is Freemium and ProprietaryGeocaching is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Play Munzee icon
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    Track down QR Codes hidden in the real world and capture them for points. Whether you are a casual player, an avid explorer, or a hardcore competition enthusiast, Munzee helps you rediscover the world around you.

    15 Play Munzee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Play Munzee is the most popular iPhone alternative to Geocaching.

    • Play Munzee is Freemium and ProprietaryGeocaching is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. iCaching icon
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    iCaching is the all-in-one Geocache manager for the Mac. It is a fast, native app with a real Mac userinterface like you’re used to from applications like iTunes. Available in the Mac App Store.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • iCaching is the most popular Mac alternative to Geocaching.

    • iCaching is the most popular commercial alternative to Geocaching.

    • iCaching is Paid and ProprietaryGeocaching is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. GSAK is the all in one Geocaching and waypoint management tool. Major features include: Multiple databases, sending/receiving waypoints to GPSr, Google maps,

    8 GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) is the most popular Windows alternative to Geocaching.

    • GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) is Freemium and ProprietaryGeocaching is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. GlobalBucket icon
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    Application for sharing the nicest places and the best activities on earth. Others can then add these so-called missions to their bucketlist or fulfill them with an image upload.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Cachly icon
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    Join the treasure hunt with the essential geocaching partner for iOS.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  10. Create and participate in real life treasure hunts everywhere in the world. You can create a treasure hunt in less than 5 minutes and invite your friends to seek the hidden treasure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
    • Hidden Treasures World is the most popular iPad alternative to Geocaching.

    • Hidden Treasures World is Freemium and ProprietaryGeocaching is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Melody World icon
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    Melody World - Free GPS-based game, a vibrant adventure filled with music and rhythm! Collect magical notes, treasures, battle evil chords with your friends, dominate in contests and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. Waymarkly icon
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    Use Waymarkly to find Waymarks anywhere in the world! It provides the following powerful features:

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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