Mr. Smith's LAVIE vs FLIBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mr. Smith's LAVIE
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Use `Mr. Smith's LAVIE´ to control Mr. Smith's LAVIE system. This application uses the open-source VLCKit library for iOS. More information can be found at http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ The source code of VLCKit, as used for this application, can be found at https://code.videolan.org/videolan/VLCKit
FLIBS
Navigate the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with this official app. Discover exhibitors, search for boats and products, and stay updated on events and seminars. Utilize maps for easy navigation and receive exclusive show highlights.
- Exhibitor listings
- Favorite tagging
- Boat and product search
- Event and seminar schedule
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show official mobile app. • Browse through a listing of exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. • Search boats and products at the show. • View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. • Use maps to navigate the show. • Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FLIBS at Free against Mr. Smith's LAVIE's $1.99. FLIBS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
FLIBS is free to download; Mr. Smith's LAVIE costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mr. Smith's LAVIE ships an update every 2 months, FLIBS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mr. Smith's LAVIE | FLIBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mr. Smith | INFORMA GROUP PLC |
In-app purchases
Mr. Smith's LAVIE
No in-app purchases
FLIBS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mr. Smith's LAVIE free?
Is FLIBS free?
Do Mr. Smith's LAVIE or FLIBS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mr. Smith's LAVIE or FLIBS?
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