Android + c:geo app is our preferred geotool, preferred now over our garmin oregon (main advantage of garmin is battery life, which is important for a multi-day trek, otherwise carry battery pack for Android during day treks)

Check out: http://appcrawlr.com/app/search?similarTo=&q=geocaching+app&category=&iap=&price=&_src=facet_topic1&device=iphone&smartFilter=1%3Ageocache+app

Perhaps the paid version of the app you are using is a sufficient step up?

Good Luck

Unfortunately geocaching apps for the IOS ecosystem are very lacking.  I use c:geo on my Android phone pretty much exclusively now and love it.

I haven’t downloaded the new app because I’m happy with the old one.  How long can we keep using the old one?  I usually use my phone to search for caches then manually plug the coords in to my GPS.  Hmmm…let’s see how long I can hold out.

I am glad they are FINALLY fixing the problem where you couldn’t find multis  with the phone app.  I remember putting that into a comment when the geocaching app first came out back in 2010.

I remember reading (here?) a while ago about the app being streamlined into one, free, app with “new features” being added. I have long since lost my cord to connect my GPS to my computer, and being Mac-based means no GSAK and other fun tools, so the app has been how I’ve found 99% of my finds. Never really had a problem with it, actually like it better than my GPS because of the ability to post field notes as I make finds and the maps are better than using my GPS.

No worries Becca.  The “classic” Groundspeak app, even when updated, still has the same features and works the same.  At the current time it’s only the “Intro to Geocaching” app that has the changes.  For now.

With today’s updated release of Groundspeak’s geocaching app for smartphones, one can now save caches on the app for offline use, but not the map tiles that generally go with it.  Here’s my observations of current status and issues:

1. There used to be a fully functioning premium geocaching app ($9.99) and an intro to geocaching app (free).  The introductory app had limited functionality.

2. A free “upgraded” app was introduced earlier this year, simply called “Geocaching,” that is intended to be the replacement for both the premium and the free previous apps.  The premium app (nicknamed “classic” app) will no longer be supported as of June 2016, and the “intro” app has been discontinued.

3. The classic app has been pulled from the app store, although those who have it can still use it (for now).

4. Today 3/30/16 the new, one and only “geocaching” app has received additional functionality.  One can now save cache listings on to the phone for offline use.

Here are the issues that for me are still unresolved or lacking with Groundspeak’s new geocaching app:

1. Unlike the classic app, there is no longer an option for field notes.  I use this feature almost every time I am geocaching.  It allows me to have my found or DNF notes waiting for me online when I get home so I can write a decent log instead of a quick TFTC online while out in the field.

2. Cache listings can now be saved to your phone for offline use, but unlike the classic app, the map tiles & pictures cannot be saved.  So if using your phone “offline” to get to a saved cache, all you will see is a compass, but not the streets or satellite view, so you’re navigating blind.

3. Although you can see your lists of caches that have been saved in pocket queries and bookmark lists, you cannot see them on a map to determine what is near or best routes.  All you have is a list view.

4. Unlike the classic app, one cannot save caches to an offline list from within the app.  One would have to save them first while online at the geocaching website.

5. Cannot bulk log/visit trackables at a cache. (That’s actually fine with me.  I’m not a fan of “dipping”/visiting trackables anyway).

6. For mystery caches, the solved coords that have been saved online do not show up on the map anymore, but if you dig into the cache on the app, it will list your solved coords, so you can then manually re-enter them on to the map.

7. Attributes are not shown for caches.

8. Maps other than Google are no longer able to be selected in the map view.  I would often switch to OpenCycle map, which shows most trail maps in addition to street maps.  That option is no longer available.

9. The pocket queries tab is gone, but active pocket queries are now able to be seen with bookmark lists, all grouped together in a tab called “My Lists.”  A bit inconvenient for me, since I have dozens of saved bookmark lists (often required for posting with completed challenge caches) but usually only one or two active pocket queries at any one time.

10. There is no longer a “Settings” tab, so we’re stuck with the app defaults.  With the settings tab I was able to have it set up to NOT show caches that were already found by me, or were disabled, or were on my ignore list, or were my own placed caches.  Now, every time all of those caches will show up as well, until I go to a filter tab to uncheck those items, every time.  Your preferences cannot be saved.

11. The search feature is limited compared to the classic app. One can still search by GC code or location, but no longer by “cache name” or “hidden by.”

It appears that this app is a work in progress.  I’ve noticed that some have expressed frustration for what they see as the developers putting out an app that is incomplete and introducing revisions over time rather than waiting until complete and then making available the upgrade.  It’s actually significantly better than the previous “intro to geocaching” app, so I can see why they introduced when they did.  It’s just a step back however for those who use the paid classic app.  For now.  I intend to use the “classic” app, which is complete in every way, as a supplement to my Garmin GPSr, until it can no longer be used or until the new geocaching app is able to match the functionality of the classic app.