Crezdonn Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) . Edited March 2, 2020 by Crezdonn Quote Link to comment
+on4bam Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I use a GPS for caching (Oregon 600). I also have a tablet with me on caching trips with GDAK. This app holds all Belgian caches in a database and all my founds in another database. Caching close to the border I also take the Dutch database with me. It' easier to look at a 10" screen to see an overview of the area where we are caching and photographs are easier to see to. I case I have missed loading a cache I can just upload from the tablet to the GPS via USB. I also have GCC on the tablet for all kinds of possible codes, conversions and calculations that might be needed along he way. BTW, GDAK and GCC run on Android. Quote Link to comment
+L0ne.R Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I have an iPhone and have used: Commander Compass Lite. It's got a lot of bells and whistles. Free GPS. It's really simple and easy to use. Coordinates Converter I've used all of them along with my Garmin 62s when hiding caches to get a number of readings and then average them. My 62s is a bit of a lemon when it comes to getting accurate readings. Using the apps plus the gps works for me, no more logs about how the coords are off by 10 meters. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've had Android phones, not iPhones, so I haven't run GeoView Cache or other iOS apps. Currently, I'm using CacheSense. Before that, I was using Neongeo. Before that, I was using GeoBeagle/GeoHunter. And at various times, I've been a beta tester for Groundspeak's Geocaching app for Android. Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I have an iPhone and have used: Commander Compass Lite. That's a good one to keep in mind when introducing Geocaching to a group, while using temporary hides. It runs offline, allows a manually-typed waypoint and no account is required. And if you like it, keep an eye on the "price drop" sites. During one price drop, I got the full version for free. For Android, "GPS Status" comes in handy. It shows what's going on with satellite capture, useful when the Droid is having trouble getting its location. And GPS Status' nice big compass can be displayed in the Official Geocaching App. Edited June 9, 2015 by kunarion Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I started going out caching with my girlfriend a few weeks ago. I tried a few different apps, the one I'm using right now is called "GeoView Cache"- and it lets me track the entire path I'm walking on and log everything privately, which is pretty cool. Does anyone else here use that one, or what are some of the apps you like to use? You don't show any cache finds. Logging privately is right. I thought that geoview was an opencaching thing. Works here too? I started with a windows phone, now use android, and my other 2/3rds uses iPhone, all with the GC.com app. Edited to add... Though I usually use a GPSr for caching. Edited June 9, 2015 by cerberus1 Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I use the Groundspeak APP and also Geosphere for the few times I use my phone. 99% + of our finds we use the 62S loaded by GSAK / Premium GS membership. Quote Link to comment
Crezdonn Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've heard of some of those apps, haven't really tried any though. GeoView Cache has served me pretty well and it was really cheap, so I don't have many complaints. I'm assuming these let you import the gpx files, yes? Quote Link to comment
+AKStafford Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I use the Groundspeak App on my iPhone and a Garmin 62S GPS. Quote Link to comment
+FalseFruit Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I use c:geo and the Groundspeak free app on my HTC One and usually use my Garmin Etrex 20 for more dedicated cache runs. The c:geo app has offline capability so I can use that as long as I have caches saved on it or an imported PQ. Quote Link to comment
alexcougar Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have an iPhone and have used: Commander Compass Lite. That's a good one to keep in mind when introducing Geocaching to a group, while using temporary hides. It runs offline, allows a manually-typed waypoint and no account is required. And if you like it, keep an eye on the "price drop" sites. During one price drop, I got the full version for free. For Android, "GPS Status" comes in handy. It shows what's going on with satellite capture, useful when the Droid is having trouble getting its location. And GPS Status' nice big compass can be displayed in the Official Geocaching App. Yeah, I'm also using Spyglass app - a full version of Commander Compass Lite, and I really love it! Actually I bought it for 4 bucks over a year ago, and it has never let me down. It's awesome for geocaching, hiking and other outdoor activities. Quote Link to comment
+ubermick Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I use c:geo and the Groundspeak free app on my HTC One and usually use my Garmin Etrex 20 for more dedicated cache runs. The c:geo app has offline capability so I can use that as long as I have caches saved on it or an imported PQ. Yup, similar here. I use the c:geo app coupled with the GPS status app (c:geo supports the app as a plugin) for out and about caching on my M8. It's a great app, but do know that it's taboo around here since it interfaces the gc.com site without permission - but find it (personally) better to use than the official app. (Which I also use.) My Garmin 64st just arrived for those dedicated cache runs, so now need to learn how to use that! Quote Link to comment
+Ben0w Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 On iPhone I use "Looking4Cache Pro" for my whole geocaching experience: cache management (lists, filters) including pocket queries, outdoor searching (very good battery life and offline features), offline logging/notes on scene for timestamp, then expanding my notes and sending online logs when I'm home. Great app! The lite version has all the same features except the offline maps. I use an additional GPS unit for backup, especially when on a longer walk. Quote Link to comment
+Twentse Mug Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Locus Map, pro version. Does everything. Quote Link to comment
+carl333 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I have an iPhone and have used: Commander Compass Lite. It's got a lot of bells and whistles. Free GPS. It's really simple and easy to use. Coordinates Converter I've used all of them along with my Garmin 62s when hiding caches to get a number of readings and then average them. My 62s is a bit of a lemon when it comes to getting accurate readings. Using the apps plus the gps works for me, no more logs about how the coords are off by 10 meters. Edited June 18, 2015 by carl333 Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 For a beginner, what SW would you suggest for me that has a friendly UI and for use on an android phone? If you'll mainly hunt caches at any given location (open the App, find a cache nearby) the free official App "Geocaching Intro App" may do fine. It's simple to use. Quote Link to comment
+carl333 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 For a beginner, what SW would you suggest for me that has a friendly UI and for use on an android phone? If you'll mainly hunt caches at any given location (open the App, find a cache nearby) the free official App "Geocaching Intro App" may do fine. It's simple to use. Actually, I would like to plan an itenary in advance. ie. be able to read about caches in a particular area in advance, decide if they are right for me, go paperless Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) For a beginner, what SW would you suggest for me that has a friendly UI and for use on an android phone? If you'll mainly hunt caches at any given location (open the App, find a cache nearby) the free official App "Geocaching Intro App" may do fine. It's simple to use. Actually, I would like to plan an itenary in advance. ie. be able to read about caches in a particular area in advance, decide if they are right for me, go paperless Oh, you mean intermediate beginner! If you're selecting individual caches via the website (on a PC web browser), you can add choice caches to a bookmark list and once the list is complete, make a Pocket Query of them all. Then download that to your App. The free Intro isn't that fancy, but other Apps, including the official paid App are. Edited June 18, 2015 by kunarion Quote Link to comment
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