Comparison

Paris vs Paris Water Map

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 Water Map

Discover over 1,200 public drinking fountains across Paris with this map-based application. Easily locate the nearest water source, whether it's a historic Wallace fountain or a modern refill station. Ideal for staying hydrated while exploring the city.

Highlights
  • Map of public drinking water points
  • Shows current location
  • Fountain details (address, type)
  • Offline functionality
  • No account required
Features
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Paris Water Map shows every public drinking water fountain in Paris on a fast, full-screen map, so you can refill your bottle anywhere in the city. Paris has thousands of public drinking water points: the iconic green Wallace fountains, sparkling-water (Pétillante) fountains and standard drinking fountains (fontaines à boire). Paris Water Map puts them all on one map and guides you to the nearest tap in seconds. On hot summer days and during heatwaves, quickly find the nearest fountain to cool down and refill fast. FEATURES • 48,000+ drinking water fountains across Paris and Île-de-France • Fast full-screen map with smart clustering for smooth browsing • Automatic GPS centering to find water near you • Tap a fountain for its model, type, address and availability • One tap opens your Maps app for walking directions • Perfect for tourists, runners, cyclists, families and commuters • Lightweight, no account required Stay hydrated, save money and reduce single-use plastic by refilling at the nearest public water fountain. Sightseeing near the Eiffel Tower, jogging along the Seine or heading home, never go thirsty in Paris again. Download Paris Water Map and find drinking water anywhere in Paris.

Screenshots

Paris4 screens
Paris Water Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paris Water Map at none against Paris's 2. Paris Water Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads 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. Paris Water Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paris ships an update every 2 months, Paris Water Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paris versus Paris Water Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParisParis Water Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJérôme GoursauCHAUVIN Jean-Baptiste Thibault

Customer experience

Paris

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Paris Water Map

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Paris

One-time2
  • Débloquer les descriptions (histoire)$0.99
  • Supprimer les publicités$0.99
None

Paris Water Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paris free?
Paris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paris Water Map free?
Paris Water Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paris or Paris Water Map have ads?
Both Paris and Paris Water Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paris or Paris Water Map?
Paris ships an update every 2 months, and Paris Water Map weekly. Most recently, Paris was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paris Water Map on October 24, 2026.

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