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Looking4Cache Pro
Looking4Cache is an app designed for Geocaching enthusiasts, offering a wide range of functions related to this popular hobby. The app provides direct access to over two million geocaches on Groundspeak’s Geocaching platform, allowing users to search for hidden boxes in various locations. By utilizing the app's direct API access, users can store geocaches on their devices, including information such as logs, waypoints, and images. The app also allows for the importation of gpx files and pocket queries, with all data being stored offline for easy and convenient usage.
In addition to storing geocaches, Looking4Cache allows users to log their found caches, complete with images and information about trackables. These logs can be uploaded to the geocaching website, and the app supports logging for multiple users, making it suitable for team use.
One notable feature of the app is its offline maps, which are sourced from OpenStreetMap. These maps can be downloaded within the app, including contour lines, and can be used in areas with no internet connection or when roaming in foreign countries to avoid data charges. The app also conserves battery life by allowing users to cache offline and adjusting GPS accuracy based on proximity to the next target.
Looking4Cache offers various key functions to enhance the geocaching experience, including the ability to load geocaches through the Geocaching Live API, import personal GPX and GGZ files, and manage lists of geocaches for future trips. The app also supports various map options, such as offline topo vector maps and online maps from sources like OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, and Bing.
Users can log geocaches with draft logs, log travelbugs, and save logs locally. The app also provides features like linking to local contacts, finding telephone jokers, exporting GPX files, and integrating with iOS by allowing users to search for GC-Codes in Safari and open GPX files from mail.
It is important to note that a user account on Groundspeak’s Geocaching platform is required to access geocaches through the app. The amount of data available may be limited based on membership type, with Basic Members having certain restrictions. To fully utilize all functions of the app, a premium account is recommended. Lastly, it is important to be aware that continued use of GPS in the background can significantly drain battery life.