# android-whereyougo

> Android client for Wherigo Geocaching game

**Wikidata**: [Q109851818](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109851818)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/android-whereyougo

## Summary

android-whereyougo is a mobile app[1] that was established on April 23, 2010[1].

## Summary
Android-whereyougo is a mobile application that serves as an Android client for the Wherigo Geocaching game. Based on the OpenWIG project, the software was created to allow users to play location-based games on Android devices. The project was initially released in 2010, with development activity concluding in April 2012.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Mobile application (software designed to run on mobile devices).
- **Primary Function:** Android client for the Wherigo Geocaching game.
- **Inception Date:** April 23, 2010.
- **End Date:** April 7, 2012.
- **Software Lineage:** Based on OpenWIG.
- **License:** GNU General Public License, version 3.0 (GPL v3), adopted on April 7, 2012.
- **Version History:** Includes version 0.5.0 (released Feb 5, 2011) and version 0.6.0 (released Sept 15, 2011).
- **Repository:** Source code is archived at `https://code.google.com/archive/p/android-whereyougo/`.
- **Related Entity:** Associated with "WhereYouGo," described as an unmaintained Android application for Wherigo.

## FAQs
### Q: Is android-whereyougo still actively maintained?
A: No. According to project data, the application has an end time of April 7, 2012, and is classified as an unmaintained application related to the WhereYouGo ecosystem.

### Q: What is android-whereyougo based on?
A: The application is based on OpenWIG, a core logic library/interface for Wherigo.

### Q: Under what license was the software released?
A: The software operates under the GNU General Public License, version 3.0, which was applied to the project on April 7, 2012.

## Why It Matters
Android-whereyougo represents a specific period in the evolution of mobile geocaching tools, bridging the gap between proprietary Wherigo players and the Android ecosystem. By utilizing the OpenWIG project as its foundation, it provided an open-source solution (GPL v3.0) for enthusiasts to engage in location-based gaming during the early days of the Android platform (2010–2012).

While the project is now unmaintained and ended in 2012, its existence highlights the community-driven effort to expand the accessibility of the Wherigo platform beyond standard GPS units to smartphones. The application serves as a historical marker for the "WhereYouGo" lineage of tools, demonstrating the iterative nature of open-source software development in the geocaching community.

## Notable For
- **Open Source Licensing:** Distinct for utilizing the GNU General Public License v3.0.
- **Platform Integration:** Serving as an early Android-specific client for Wherigo games.
- **Technical Foundation:** Being explicitly based on the OpenWIG library.
- **Defined Lifecycle:** Having a clearly documented development period starting in 2010 and concluding in 2012.

## Body
### Overview and Functionality
Android-whereyougo is a software application classified as a mobile app designed to run on Android devices. Its primary purpose is to function as a client for the Wherigo Geocaching game, allowing users to interact with location-based "cartridges" via their smartphones.

### Development History
The project was established on April 23, 2010. Development activity spanned roughly two years. The project timeline indicates specific release milestones, including version 0.5.0 on February 5, 2011, and version 0.6.0 on September 15, 2011. The project's timeline concludes with an end date of April 7, 2012.

### Technical Specifications
The application is built upon OpenWIG. On April 7, 2012, the project adopted the GNU General Public License, version 3.0. The source code remains accessible via the Google Code archive. The entity is closely related to "WhereYouGo," which is also characterized as an unmaintained application for Wherigo on Android.

## References

1. [Source](https://code.google.com/archive/p/android-whereyougo/)