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Geocaching®

Health & Fitness • Groundspeak Inc. • ⭐ 4.60 • 10,000,000+

A global game of hide and seek

Version 10.7.0 20.3 MB Teen

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This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Groundspeak Geocaching Intro Permission C2d Message com.groundspeak.geocaching.intro.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Geocaching®

Discover the World's Largest Treasure Hunt with Geocaching® Embark on real-world treasure hunts with Geocaching, the ultimate outdoor adventure app! Join millions of players worldwide in a game of hide-and-seek using GPS coordinates. Whether you enjoy camping, hiking scenic trails, exploring nature while biking, or getting your heart rate up while running, geocaching adds a fun and rewarding dimension to your favorite outdoor activities. Explore the outdoors and discover hidden geocaches tucked away in parks, cities, forests, and scenic places all around the world! To celebrate the 25th year of geocaching, we have introduced digital Treasures, a new way to enhance your geocaching experience! These themed Treasure collections add a fresh layer of excitement to every adventure. Show off your collected Treasures in the app and challenge yourself and your friends to collect them all! Geocaching isn’t just about finding hidden treasures—it’s also about creating them! The global geocaching community is built by players who hide geocaches for others to find. Hiding a geocache connects you to a community of millions, all from a set of coordinates! Share your favorite scenic spots, historical points of interest, or your creatively designed container. Read messages from players who discover and log your cache, and challenge friends and family to find your hidden gem. How Geocaching Works: • Find Geocaches on the Map: Use the app's map to locate hidden containers (geocaches) near your current location or plan adventures on your favorite hike or trail. • Navigate to the Cache: Follow the app’s GPS-guided directions to get within a short distance of the hidden treasure. • Start Searching: Use your observation skills to uncover cleverly disguised caches that could look like anything. • Sign the Logbook: Write your name in the logbook inside the geocache and log it in the app. • Trade SWAG (Optional): Some geocaches contain coins, trackable tags, and trinkets for trading. • Return the Geocache: Place the geocache back exactly where you found it for the next explorer to find. Why You'll Love Geocaching: • Explore the Outdoors: Discover new places and hidden gems in your neighborhood and beyond. • Fun for Everyone: Enjoy geocaching with family, friends, or solo. It's a great activity for all ages and fitness levels. • Global Community: Connect with other geocachers at local events and online. • Endless Adventure: With millions of geocaches hidden worldwide, there's always a new treasure to find. • Hide Your Own Cache: Showcase your favorite scenic spots or design your own creative container to hide. • New Digital Treasure: You can now collect digital Treasure from logging qualifying caches! Go Premium for the Ultimate Geocaching Experience: Unlock all geocaches and exclusive features with Geocaching Premium: • Access all Geocaches: Discover every cache type, including premium-only caches. • Offline Maps: Download maps and cache details for offline use, perfect…

What Geocaching® Is Used For

Geocaching® appears to be a location-based outdoor activity app for finding and logging hidden containers, often called geocaches, using GPS and map guidance. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to turn walks, hikes, bike rides, and other outdoor trips into a search game that combines navigation, observation, and exploration.

The app also appears to support the broader geocaching community, where users can hide their own caches, read logs from other players, and follow themed treasure collections. The location permissions suggest it relies on nearby positioning to guide searches, while storage access may be used for saving cache details, logs, or related content on the device. This makes it a phone app suited to on-the-go use in parks, trails, cities, and other outdoor places.

Common uses

Use GPS and maps to look for nearby geocaches
Navigate to hidden spots during hikes, walks, or bike rides
Log finds after signing the cache logbook
Hide your own geocaches for other players to discover
Track themed Treasure collections and progress in the app
Browse outdoor locations, parks, and points of interest
Use it as a phone-based companion for location games

Best for:

Outdoor explorers Hikers and walkers Location-based games Treasure hunt fans Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.groundspeak.geocaching.intro

Category:
Health & Fitness

Developer:
Groundspeak Inc.

Version:
10.7.0

Updated:
Mar 25, 2026

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.groundspeak.geocaching.intro
Age rating: Teen

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