Comparison

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide vs Paper Map GPS

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

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About

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide

Your essential guide to Pigeon Forge, TN. Discover attractions, dining, shopping, and shows with detailed information, maps, and exclusive digital coupons. Find gluten-free options and get real-time weather forecasts to plan your perfect trip.

Highlights
  • Detailed venue information
  • Interactive maps
  • Digital coupon links
  • Gluten-free dining indicators
  • Search functionality
  • Weather forecasts
  • Direct calling and website links
Features
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Introducing the ultimate companion for your trip to Pigeon Forge, TN - the Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide app! This FREE app is the perfect go-to source for those visiting the Pigeon Forge area. Say goodbye to tedious Google searches for things like "where to eat" or "what to do" in Pigeon Forge. With the Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide app, you'll have easy access to a wealth of information right at your fingertips! Now with digital COUPON links! The app boasts a simple, easy-to-use interface with intuitive categories to choose from, including Activities & Attractions, Places to Eat, Shopping, Shows, Snacks & Treats, Groceries and More Fun Stuff. You can browse through a list of places under each category and select the ones that interest you. When a user selects a location from the list, they'll be taken to a detailed view with a wealth of information about that location. Along with a description and pictures, the app also displays a mini-map that shows the location of the venue. The address listed for each venue is clickable, allowing users to initiate Apple Maps navigation to that location with ease. Additionally, users can simply tap on the phone number to instantly call the venue, or click on the website link to visit the location's website in their device's default browser. With these features, users can easily access all the information they need to make their Pigeon Forge experience the best it can be. The Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide app is packed with information on all of the main attractions, as well as the smaller, lesser-known venues and attractions. It also includes a search feature that allows you to easily find locations by searching their name, tagline, or description. If you are gluten intolerant, this app has you covered. If a venue has a gluten free menu or an ample selection of gluten free items on their menu, the app will show you a "Gluten Free" GF icon next to their listing. Now, discovering and redeeming online coupons is easier than ever. When a valuable coupon awaits, you won’t miss it. If a venue has a coupon available, a green ‘Coupon Available’ link will be displayed at the bottom of the venue description. Start saving on your favorite Pigeon Forge attractions, dining and more with just a tap. In addition, the app provides a dynamic map of Pigeon Forge that allows you to zoom in and out and scroll around the map. This feature helps tourists new to the area get an idea of how far or close they are to these locations and provides a good overview of where everything is in Pigeon Forge. Lastly, the app provides weather information for Pigeon Forge, including current weather, 24-hour hourly forecasts, and 7-day forecasts, powered by Apple Weather. Download the Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide app today and make the most of your trip to Pigeon Forge!

About

Paper Map GPS

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Your paper map, now with a live "you are here." Theme parks, zoos, campgrounds, ski resorts, sightseeing spots — the paper map you get at the entrance is beautifully illustrated and easy to read, but it never tells you the one thing you need: where you are right now. Paper Map GPS turns that paper map into a smartphone map with a moving current-location dot. ■ What makes it special - Maps that aren't on Google Maps — hand-drawn park guides and event maps — become fully working maps - Keep the charm of illustrated maps, with restrooms, shops, and attractions drawn large — and see your current location right on top - No internet needed to show your location. It works with GPS alone, even off the grid in the mountains - "Which way am I facing?" — solved, with a compass-linked heading indicator - Creating maps and showing your location is free (only sharing is paid) ■ Three simple steps 1. Take a photo of the paper map (importing photos and PDFs works too) 2. Tap the map where you're standing to register an alignment point (Move around and register 3 or more spread-out spots — the farther apart, the better the accuracy) 3. Just walk. Your "you are here" moves across the paper map ■ Great for places like - Theme parks, amusement parks, zoos - Campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts - Illustrated tourist maps, shrine and temple walking maps - Walking old towns with historical maps - University campuses, large event venues, festivals ■ With a Share Pass, see where family and friends are - Everyone's live location appears on the same paper map - Cut down on the "Where are you?" texts - Perfect for cheering at marathons — see exactly where your runner is on the course map - Share three kinds of markers with everyone: meeting point, favorite, and caution - Invite by showing a QR code or sending a link - Choose a pass that fits your outing: - 24-Hour Share Pass (one-time purchase, no auto-renewal) - Monthly Outing Pass (auto-renewing subscription) - First time? Try sharing free for 30 minutes - Only one person needs to buy a pass — invited family and friends join for free The Monthly Outing Pass is an auto-renewing subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and is charged to your Apple ID. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kamidoko.github.io/privacy.html ■ Before you start - Location accuracy depends on your iPhone's GPS (roughly 5 m outdoors) and on how accurate the paper map itself is. Heavily stylized maps may show some offset. Not suited for indoor use or dense high-rise areas - Location and marker sharing requires signing in to iCloud, and works between iPhones - Using location in the background may increase battery usage For feedback or bug reports, use "Contact Us" in the app's Settings. We hope your family outings become even more fun.

Screenshots

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide4 screens
Paper Map GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Map GPS at none against Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide's 1. Paper Map GPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paper Map GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Paper Map GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide versus Paper Map GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPigeon Forge Pocket GuidePaper Map GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (467 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings467 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKen BooneYOSHIHIRO USUI

Bugs and requests

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide

Requested features

1 request
  • Ability to save items of interest to create a detailed visit list

Paper Map GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Paper Map GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide free?
Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paper Map GPS free?
Paper Map GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide or Paper Map GPS have ads?
Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide shows ads; Paper Map GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide or Paper Map GPS?
Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paper Map GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pigeon Forge Pocket Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Paper Map GPS on November 5, 2026.

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