Geocaching
What is Geocaching? With the Geocaching app, we present to you the ancestor of AR games. What used to require large devices and special providers can now be done with the app.
You search all over the world for hidden, real boxes indicated to you via GPS. In addition, there is a clue that describes the hiding place. Once you find the box, you can enter your name and memorialize for later players.
What is special about it? The Geocaching app thrives on the community. Some players hide boxes all over nature while others specifically search for these boxes.
The game works well, although it relies heavily on player trust. Here, you must actually search in the real world and not just on your smartphone screen.
What is similar to Pokémon GO?
- Access to GPS data is a major comparison point: While Niantic spawns Pokémon at GPS points, geocaching players hide special boxes at these locations.
How does it differ from Pokémon GO?
- Here, you must actually play in the real world. While Pokémon GO operates through tapping on the screen, in Geocaching, you must search your environment and hide or dig up boxes.
- There are no opponents you must face. The focus is primarily on discovery.
What do players say? Over 93,000 players have rated Geocaching 4.3 out of 5 stars in the Play Store. The user-friendliness is particularly appreciated as Geocaching is easy to understand. Additionally, the trustworthiness of players is praised since the boxes are mostly in the right place and haven’t disappeared.
On the other hand, the difference between the free version and the premium version is criticized. The paid version allows considerably more features. For example, in the free version, you cannot view all locations to search for, limiting you to a smaller number of points.
Who is it suitable for? Geocaching is for all players who are not necessarily focused on a specific theme. If you primarily want to explore nature and want to be active, Geocaching is the way to go.
In general, Geocaching is less digital. You only use the smartphone to find the location, but you have to find the exact spot of the hiding place without a phone.
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Are you still looking for more alternatives? Perhaps another genre might be something for you. In another MeinMMO list, we present you the 8 best mobile games with multiplayer in 2020. There we introduce games from all genres to ensure you have the best entertainment for your phone.
