Looking4Cache Lite 4+
Geocaching
Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
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- Free
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Description
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 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.
To save 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 or geocaching.com Lists
- import own GPX files
- GCVote integration
Manage lists:
- add Geocaches to lists
- use a lot of filers and sorts
- swipe a cache to build lists for your next trip
Maps:
- Online OpenStreetMap and 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
- save logs locally
- Fieldnotes
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.
What’s New
Version 4.3.2
This version includes a few general improvements and small new features. Mainly, the search for caches and thus the LiveMap will be as fast as usual again.
General:
- When searching for caches, the percentage of favorite points in relation to found logs of premium members were always loaded. This is very slow. The loading of this percentage must now be explicitly selected if this is wanted.
- In iOS 14, the date selection has been changed to the new iOS calendar.
- When placing actions on the map, actions for the current target (e.g. write log, create waypoint) are always displayed.
New functions:
- New filter 'No own caches' for existing cache lists.
- Local logs can now be sorted by date in ascending and descending order, as well as by cache name.
Bug fixes:
- If a new authentication was required at geocaching.com, this was not displayed in all cases.
Ratings and Reviews
Potentially a good app BUT
Downloaded ok and takes a fair amount of fiddling around to setup as you want.
The Lite version restricts you to 3 downloads every 24 hours. By upgrading to the Pro version it makes no difference to the number of downloads unless you pay yet more money.
Does not seem to be much difference between the Lite or Pro version.
Best of the bunch
I haven't tried all the others, but I have tried several. This is the one I use all the time when caching. Like all these it takes some getting used to, but once you have it does everything you need. There is a web site that helps learning the more obscure aspects.
It enables the keeping of various lists for different areas loaded from PQs. And if you have 3G on your iPad and arrive in a new locality unprepared you can search for caches in the field.
The mapping function works really well on an iPad, giving lovely clear maps with footpaths and caches so you can decide where to walk.
And you can zero in on GZ very easily with the compass function.
The only very slight niggle I have is that refreshing a list of caches seems to take ages, even with a good wi-fi connection. It is quicker to load 500 caches from scratch from a PQS than to update them later. But the function does work.
I am about to buy the Pro version, little different but no ads. Since I use this just about every day it seems only fair.
All in all: absolutely excellent! Ganz gut!
Great App
Really great app that runs much faster than the official GC app especially with lots of locally saved caches. Has all the features needed to find caches and also has the capability to handle trackables. The latest update with downloaded maps etc is really a great feature. The paid version is definitely worth getting.
App Privacy
The developer, Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt), 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:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
- Size
- 62.8 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 9.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © 2020 Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Price
- Free