Geocaching® for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ Geocaching Overview

What is Geocaching? The Geocaching app is the official app for geocaching, which is the world's largest treasure-hunting community. The app is designed to help users find geocaches hidden in almost every country on Earth. It provides tips, hints, and instructions for geocaching as well as using the app. The app has millions of clever containers called geocaches hidden, waiting to be found.

Software Features and Description

1. By joining and maintaining your Premium membership, you are helping to shape the future of Geocaching.

2. In addition to your support of the game, Premium members also get access to more features, more geocaches, and more adventure.

3. You can buy a Premium membership subscription through your iTunes account.

4. Premium membership is available with a monthly or annual subscription.

5. There are millions of clever containers called geocaches hidden in almost every country on Earth, just waiting to be found—there are probably even some near you right now.

6. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

7. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

8. Whether you are off to find your first geocache or your ten-thousandth, this app is your ultimate geocaching toolbox.

9. Just getting started? This app walks you through the adventure of finding your first few geocaches.

10. Join the world’s largest treasure-hunting community with the official app for geocaching.

11. We are committed to building the best tools for geocachers to create, share, and play this game.

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Download and install Geocaching® on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Geocaching	Get App ↲	57,391 4.82	Groundspeak Inc.

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Geocaching® app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Geocaching on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Geocaching"
The search will reveal the Geocaching® app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Geocaching is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Geocaching.
Now enjoy Geocaching on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Groundspeak Inc.	4.82	9.61.0

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Geocaching Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Geocaching,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Geocaching" » then Click "Install".
- Geocaching® will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Geocaching on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Groundspeak Inc.	57391	4.82

Download on Android: Download Android

Geocaching® functions

- See details with description, recent activity, attributes, and hints for each geocache

- Navigate to the cache using map, compass, or driving directions

- Live Search continuously updates nearby geocaches as you move

- Find all easy Traditional geocaches and geocaching events

- Message other players for tips, hints, and more

- Learn about trackables: geocaching game pieces that travel from geocache to geocache

- Adjust your navigation and distance settings to your personal preference

- Access to GeoTour caches of all cache types and D/T ratings

- Search for GC codes, locations, landmarks, and neighborhoods

- Search for GeoTours by GT code or see a directory of all GeoTours worldwide

- Sort by distance

- Search for trackables

- Log trackables - grab, retrieve, drop, dip, or discover

- View your trackable inventory

- Log a geocache now or save as a draft for later

- Add photos to share your adventure

- Improve cache quality by reporting geocaches that need maintenance

- Street, Satellite, and Hybrid map options

- Geocaching Premium membership unlocks even more features, including finding any geocache in the world, filtering geocaches by size, type, difficulty, terrain, and found/owned, sorting lists of geocaches by distance, Favorite points, or geocache name, geocaching anywhere, anytime with offline maps, taking the road less traveled with Trails map, planning, adding, or editing your next adventure with Lists, awarding Favorite points to geocaches you enjoy most, auto-syncing Lists and Pocket Queries created on the Geocaching website, and gaining access to all Premium features on the Geocaching website.

✔ Pros:

- The app provides access to geocaches in various locations, allowing users to explore new places and have fun while doing so.

- The app is easy to use and provides a quick way to geocache without the need for additional equipment or planning.

- The app offers a variety of features that enhance the geocaching experience, such as the ability to track progress and log finds.

☹ Cons:

- The inability to edit geocache descriptions or add images after creation can be frustrating for users who need to make changes.

- The requirement to pay a monthly fee for full access to all geocaches may deter some users from using the app.

- The limitation on access to geocaches for basic members can be disappointing for users who want to explore more challenging caches.

Top Pcmac Reviews

Fun activity; questionable ethics

By ismilez (Pcmac user)

I started this app almost 10 years ago - hubby and I loved all aspects of it enough to fork over the $10 for the full app (pricey back then). But, then, the app stopped working because groundspeak required more money from users. This seemed unfair, as half of the community were happily volunteering time and supplies to create the caches in the first place. Then, the subscription model of $5/month! To access data that is uploaded by others on caches that are maintained by others! And, that the majority of users only access a few times per year, and usually as a fun and leisurely activity with kids or friends! I spend less than half that for hardcore business and productivity apps that I use DAILY, like several times a day! Sadly, I left this app for several years because I was so turned off by this. I just came back as several people have asked me about it and I find that there still have been no major developments to justify this cost. Just basic design tweaks here and there. This is so disappointing, as this app is a fantastic activity that once brought people from all over the world together and relied on the volunteer efforts of placers and maintainers. It still has those aspects but is definitely tainted by greed somewhere in the mix. 😢
Suggestions

By Nicheblon (Pcmac user)

This app is amazing and did use it all the time! But there are a few things I think you should look into. Firstly, there is no way to edit a geocache desciption or add images one it has been created. This is a problem for me because there are certain things I hadn't mapped out about my cache that I really needed to add, and no matter what I did, nothing. Second, the fact that I have to may a 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑦 fee is terrible. I wouldn't make my consumers pay 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 to get access to all the geocaches on a 𝑔𝑒𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 app, no less, but if you're gonna make a payment, at least make it a one-time thing. This way more people will want to get the membership- because it's simpler, but also you will get more money this way. Everything is just less complex. The last thing isn't so bad, although sometimes it is a problem for me, not being able to "tag" someone else who helped you with the geocache. I think you should be able to link them as well. So to recap, editing a cache, the subscription payment, and others. Please fix these and this could be a 5-star rating. But other than that, this app is great!
Fun while traveling

By PT-OSIDE (Pcmac user)

I’ve been this app for about 7years and not only do it at home but I really like doing it while on our family vacations. We travel to some pretty great places China, Belize, Thailand, Cambodia, Alaska,Panama, etc. and today we are in Rarotonga in The Cook Islands. If it wasn't for this app some of the most amazing places on our journeys we would hv never otherwise seen. We’ve gotten 2 here so far and expect to do more together here as this dysfunctional family needs bonding times desperately! My point is driven home by the cache we will go get later today... we need to rget on SUP boards and paddle to this uninhabitable island about a half mile away where there is yet another cache and island I would have otherwise never stepped foot on!! this app is the answer... ENJOY!!
I’ll stick with the website, thank you

By Dorris45 (Pcmac user)

I first optimistically downloaded this app around a year ago. Finally! A quick, easy way to geocache without having to first figure out my route, add geocaches to my Garmin eTrek GPS by hand, and gather up a backpack full of supplies and a group of people for a long this app hike! However, I missed the part of the description where basic members (like me) could only see those few geocaches with a difficulty of 1.5 stars or less. I was severely disappointed. Not only was I unable to see any of the geocaches in my area, I couldn’t even see the caches I had placed! It took about 5 minutes for me to decide to return to the website permanently. I give this app 2 stars because it at least has some potential as a new, easy version of the this app I know and love, but in its current state, it is virtually unusable for those unwilling to pay a Premium subscription. No matter how many features you add, how simple and intuitive you make the this app process, and how detailed you make the maps, this is a this app app, and a this app app without the geocaches is pointless.