GCA Play

Find. Log. Play. GCA.

Free · Designed for iPad

Version 1.3 is here! New Offline Logging keeps you logging caches even when mobile service drops — finds sync automatically the moment you're back online. GCA Play is a native iOS app for Geocaching Australia geocachers — built for the field, not the desk. Browse thousands of GCA geocaches on an interactive map, navigate to them with a live compass, and log your finds without leaving the app. FIND CACHES • Interactive map showing caches near you • Search and filter by type, difficulty, terrain, size, and status • Difficulty, terrain, and size ratings at a glance • View descriptions, hints, recent logs, and coordinates • Support for Traditional, Multi, Mystery, Night, Gadget, GeoArt, Locationless, History, Earth Science, Webcam and more NAVIGATE • Built-in compass with live bearing and distance • Animated navigation dial with proximity pulses • Tap coordinates to copy, or open in Apple Maps for driving directions • GeoArt and corrected coordinate support LOG YOUR FINDS • Log finds, DNFs, and attended events directly in the app • Offline logging — no signal? No problem. Logs queue automatically and submit when you're back online • Q&A and codeword cache support • Waypoint manager for multi-cache stages • Attach photos and leave a rating YOUR PROFILE • View your find count, DNFs, and find rate • Track your achievements and progress toward the next level • Browse your recent activity and log history • Browse and run your saved Pocket Queries • Everything works offline STAY IN THE LOOP • In-app Geocaching Australia news feed GCA Play is free for all Geocaching Australia cachers. A free Geocaching Australia account is required.

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• Offline Logging — No signal? No problem. Log your finds in the field and they'll submit automatically when you're back online. Check Field Notes (in your Profile menu) to view, edit, or retry pending logs. You can turn this off in settings if you don't like it. • Log submission visuals — Logging a cache should be celebrated, and now it is! You'll also see progress in obtaining the next level achievement with certain cache types. • What's New Screen — A summary of new features now appears after each update. Revisit it any time in Settings → Help. • Cake and Balloons • Bug Fixes & Improvements — Fixed a crash on iOS 26 (thanks James!), and added VoiceOver support for several interactive elements.

Version 1.3

The developer, Matthew Rixon, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Identifiers
    • Diagnostics

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Accessibility

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Information

Seller
  • Matthew Rixon
Size
  • 15.8 MB
Category
  • Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 - Matthew Rixon
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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