Comparison

Lisbon Offline vs NaviSim

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

Head to head
About

Lisbon Offline

Features
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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

NaviSim

Features
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NAVISIM EFB – Your Co-Pilot for Flight Simulation Elevate your flight simulation experience with NAVISIM EFB, the comprehensive Electronic Flight Bag designed for virtual pilots on IVAO, VATSIM, and offline simulators like MSFS 2020/2024, X-Plane, and P3D. NAVISIM EFB bridges the gap between complex flight planning and real-time execution, putting essential aviation data right at your fingertips—even without an active internet connection. KEY FEATURES: Interactive Enroute Map Navigate with confidence using our high-performance moving map. Visualize your aircraft's position, track your route, and monitor nearby waypoints and airways. Offline Capable: Download region-specific map tiles to fly anywhere, anytime. Vector Overlays: Clear visualization of runways, taxiways, and airport layouts generated mathematically for precision. Global Navigation Database Say goodbye to outdated info. Our massive offline database includes: Airports: Frequencies, runway data (length, width, surface), and elevation. Navaids: VORs, NDBs, and Fixes with precise coordinates. Charts Manager: Download and view airport charts (SIDs, STARs, Approaches) directly within the app. Live Aviation Weather Stay ahead of the conditions with real-time weather integration: - METAR & TAF: Instant access to current reports and forecasts for any airport. - SIGMET Visualization: See active weather warnings directly on the map. - Real-Time Traffic Injection Immerse yourself in a living sky. NAVISIM EFB connects to simulation networks (IVAO) to display: - Live Traffic: See other pilots around you in real-time with heading, altitude, and speed data. - NOTAM Watcher Never miss a critical update. Subscribe to specific airports and receive Push Notifications for new Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) instantly via our cloud service. - Designed for Simmers Built with Ionic and Capacitor for smooth cross-platform performance, dark mode support for night flights, and an intuitive interface that mimics real-world EFB tools. Note: This application is for FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY. Not for real-world navigation.

Screenshots

Lisbon Offline4 screens
NaviSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NaviSim at Free against Lisbon Offline's $3.99. NaviSim also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Lisbon Offline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lisbon Offline ships an update every 3 months, NaviSim every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Lisbon Offline versus NaviSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLisbon OfflineNaviSim
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoerg HolzAli Ghassan

In-app purchases

None

Lisbon Offline

No in-app purchases

None

NaviSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lisbon Offline free?
Lisbon Offline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviSim free?
NaviSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lisbon Offline or NaviSim have ads?
NaviSim shows ads; Lisbon Offline does not.
Which is updated more often, Lisbon Offline or NaviSim?
Lisbon Offline ships an update every 3 months, and NaviSim every 2 days. Most recently, Lisbon Offline was updated on November 3, 2026 and NaviSim on October 30, 2026.

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