Comparison

Paris Offline vs BeachFinder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paris Offline

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Customisable offline map from Openstreetmap with contour lines in which even the smallest paths and trails are shown. POIs are grouped into categories and can be displayed as layers. For example, you can display all restaurants, public transport lines, banks, hiking trails, charging stations and doctors on the map. The size and overlap of the icons can be adjusted to improve clarity. An integrated database allows you to search for POIs as well as a large number of streets, towns, villages, districts, etc. The search can be filtered by category and/or distance. For many POIs there is further information such as opening hours, address, disabled access, ... Notes or favourites can be created for each POI, a history list shows the most recently used POIs, content can be shared. A location function shows the current position, the app is ad-free and there is no tracking.

About

BeachFinder

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BeachFinder is your personal guide to the world's best beaches — whether you're dreaming of a faraway destination or looking for somewhere to go this weekend. BEACH QUIZ Answer a few quick questions and get matched to beaches that suit your style. Whether you love lively beach bars, quiet coves, family-friendly shores, or big waves — BeachFinder finds your match. DISCOVER WORLDWIDE Explore thousands of beaches across every continent. Browse top-rated picks by region or country, and discover places you'd never have found on your own. LIVE WEATHER Check the current weather at any beach before you head out — temperature, wind speed, and conditions at a glance. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save beaches you love or want to visit. Your personal list is always there when you need inspiration for your next trip. FIND BEACHES NEAR YOU See what's close to your current location and get directions with one tap.

Screenshots

Paris Offline4 screens
BeachFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeachFinder at Free against Paris Offline's $3.99. BeachFinder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BeachFinder is free to download; Paris Offline costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paris Offline ships an update every 4 months, BeachFinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Paris Offline versus BeachFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParis OfflineBeachFinder
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJoerg HolzSmart Coding S.R.L.

In-app purchases

None

Paris Offline

No in-app purchases

None

BeachFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paris Offline free?
Paris Offline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeachFinder free?
BeachFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paris Offline or BeachFinder have ads?
Neither Paris Offline nor BeachFinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paris Offline or BeachFinder?
Paris Offline ships an update every 4 months, and BeachFinder weekly. Most recently, Paris Offline was updated on November 11, 2026 and BeachFinder on October 31, 2026.

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