Comparison

Paris vs Paris Visually

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

Head to head
About

Paris

Explore Paris with a unique, hand-drawn 3D map featuring all major attractions, monuments, and entertainment venues. Get directions, opening times, and metro information for seamless travel.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn 3D map
  • Bird's eye view of attractions
  • Monument details and opening times
  • Metro map and navigation
  • Geographical position tracking
Features
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Paris, painted by hand. Not a cold, flat map: a panorama in perspective where every landmark is drawn as you see it, from the Eiffel Tower to Sacré-Cœur, from Notre-Dame to the Louvre. One glance is enough to understand the city. FIND YOUR WAY Your position appears on the painting, not on an anonymous background. Tap a landmark: a short story, its address, the nearest metro stations, and how long it takes to get there from where you are, on foot or by metro. THE METRO, AT LAST LEGIBLE Switch to Metro mode: the 2026 network sits on the painting, from line 1 to line 14 out to Orly, with the RER and the trams. Under each station name, the time from your position at rush hour. Tap two stations: the route appears, with transfers and the direction to follow on the platform. 382 PLACES WITH THEIR STORIES Monuments, museums, churches, gardens, bridges, theatres: each page tells you what to see and why to stop. The audio guide reads them aloud, offline. YOUR PARIS NOTEBOOK Walk within 80 meters of a place and it joins your notebook. Bronze, silver, gold and platinum medals as you explore. SOUVENIRS Aim the camera at a landmark: the places around you are named in augmented reality. Take the photo, pick a frame (postcard, enamel street sign, notebook stamp…) and share it. FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION The map, the metro, the pages and your position are free, with a discreet banner. A single purchase, forever, unlocks unlimited routes and the audio guide, and removes ads. Network data: Île-de-France Mobilités (ODbL licence).

About

Paris Visually

Features
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Use the map to find inspiration where you are - or where you are going. Let detailed description and gorgeous photos by renowned photographers guide your way. • Discover cultural attractions, museums, markets, parks and much more. • Save your must-visit places and get instant directions when you’re ready to explore! • Guides to Paris, regions, transport, culture and more, available with a small in-app purchase. • Paris Visually even works offline!

Screenshots

Paris4 screens
Paris Visually3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paris Visually at none against Paris's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Paris sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Paris Visually sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paris ships an update every 2 months, Paris Visually every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Paris versus Paris Visually: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParisParis Visually
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJérôme GoursauAnders Peter Amsnaes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Paris

One-time2
  • Débloquer les descriptions (histoire)$0.99
  • Supprimer les publicités$0.99
1 purchases

Paris Visually

One-time1
  • Guides Access$0.99

Questions

Is Paris free?
Paris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paris Visually free?
Paris Visually is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paris or Paris Visually have ads?
Paris shows ads; Paris Visually does not.
Which is updated more often, Paris or Paris Visually?
Paris ships an update every 2 months, and Paris Visually every 4 months. Most recently, Paris was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paris Visually on October 3, 2026.

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