GPS software to ease geocaching

GPS software for all operating systems can help a lot with the organization, the preparation, and the actual searching of caches in the field.

See our Geocaching page to know more about this subject.

For PC

GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) is the successor to Geo2Ozi GPS software. Some of the many features include: -Multiple cache Databases. -Direct upload/download of waypoints to GPS. -Add and edit your own waypoints. -Import Individual GPX files or a whole folder. -Intelligent merging of multiple GPX files�.and many more.

Geocaching is the name of a GPS software program by Robert W. Benjamin, which allows you to keep detailed records of each cache you find and those that you have already located. This program is very user friendly, you can easily TAB through each data field, or use the mouse. You can also print out each record for a hard copy.

Pieter�s GarTrax is an easy-to-use GPS software free tool that has 2 main uses. It can exchange data between some of the more popular applications and devices (E.g. MapSource, OziExplorer, Garmin devices, Magellan devices) used by GPS users and it can download and store geocache information from the official geocaching web site. The main features are: Reading and writing files, Communicating with a GPS receiver, Working with waypoints, routes, tracks and logs. Merging of waypoints, routes and tracks. GeoCache functions are: download geocaches, extract local geocaches from a GPX file, create and view an index on the local geocaches, create and submit logs, create or remove a subset from the local geocaches.

The Big Sky Cachers from Montana created the free Geocaching Database Software i-cache. It has the following features: Geocache database search, Password protected Multiple User Capability, each with the ability to select their own customer interface, Add pictures to files, Export files to share with friends, Import files from others, Customized skins, Save and access favorite websites. Import LOC and GPX files.

CacheMaps is an Excel application made to simplify import of GeoCache information and show online maps. In this way you can find your way to nearby the cache easily and fast. The GPS software program also connects to applications like EasyGPS and OziExplorer, thus supporting more specific functionality.

EasyMPS is a tool that imports .loc EasyGPS files as downloaded from GeoCaching.com, .gpx TopoGraphix files as saved by EasyGPS, and .mps MapSource files, and exports them as MapSource or EasyGPS file format, allowing a few tweaks to the file along the way. What EasyMPS GPS software allows the user to do is import several .loc, .gpx and .mps files alongside each other, then export them as a single .mps or .loc file. Thus EasyMPS acts as either a file merger, or a file converter, or both.

Clayjar�s Watcher is a viewer for geocaching.com�s GPX files. It allows filtering, sorting, merging, offline viewing of cache information, and much more.

For Macintosh

SimpleGPS is a small utility to display information, produced by some GPS receivers on computers, running Mac OS X. It is mainly designed to be a tool for viewing all kind of information while traveling and hanging around. SimpleGPS GPS software has no mapping, tracking or storing functions whatsoever of its own.

For pocket PC

BeeLineGPS is a high performance Pocket PC cache navigation and management GPS software tool. Import GPX files and manage thousands of waypoints with the advanced Waypoint Manger. View, manage and hunt geocaches with ease and confidence while having fun, a perfect paperless solution. BeeLineGPS also includes active waypoint technology where a waypoint can trigger a warning window for speed traps, safety cameras or play a sound byte while on a guided tour. Other features include waypoint averaging, altitude profiling and a comprehensive trip computer. BeeLineGPS is the ultimate GPS tool for your geocaching and outdoor needs.

MapAdvisor transforms your PDA into a high-tech tool for geocaching, treasure hunting, hiking and travel. You will use highly accurate satellite images to get to wherever you are going as quickly and efficiently as possible. The GPS software program comes in two versions: a Standard Edition and a GPS Edition. Maps can be obtained from the MapAdvisor website or you can prepare your own maps with the companion Windows PC program QuakeMap.

GPXSonar is a geocaching GPS software application for pocket PC 2002 and 2003 written by a geocacher for other geocachers. It is more than a simple �cache page viewer� in the sense that it allows you to manage the various aspects of your caching experience. It�s intended to be a tool that you can use in the field as well as a helpful memento when you get back and log your finds.

CacheDragon is a sophisticated GPS mapping and location database, and is the first GPS application, designed specifically for geocaching. The location database includes all of the cache information from the geocaching.com website. It can read GPX files. Other features: flexible mapping display, map filter. You can set a destination and the compass will guide you to that destination. You can mark your current location as with a classic GPS receiver. The program also creates a track log file, so you know exactly where you have been.

GpxView GPS software downloads your gpx-files to your pocket PC and you are ready to go.

For Palm

CacheMate is a database for tracking GPS cache hunts. You can store information about caches or benchmarks, decode hints, and transfer data between CacheMate and the MemoPad application. Registered users can import .LOC and .GPX formatted XML files, which are available from GeoCaching.com.

GeoCachingDB is a handy little data base to serve as a Log Book while out hunting those caches.

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