Pocket Paris vs Fran's Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Paris
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Your Elegant, Offline Paris Companion Discover the magic of Paris at your own pace with Pocket Paris, the minimalist and offline-first guide built for travelers who love simplicity. Whether you're wandering through Montmartre, crossing the Seine, or exploring the hidden gems of Le Marais, Pocket Paris gives you everything you need—no internet required. Key Features: • Offline Interactive Map Explore Paris with a beautiful zoomable map and GPS-based location tracking. • Curated Mini Walking Tours Enjoy themed self-guided routes like Romantic Paris, Historical Highlights, and Hidden Gems. • Must-See Attractions View the best landmarks with descriptions, travel tips, and stunning visuals. • Dining Recommendations Find the perfect café, bakery, or hidden bistro with our curated offline list. • French Phrasebook with Audio Speak confidently with essential travel phrases and built-in audio. • Seasonal Travel Tips Plan better with offline event suggestions and what to pack each season. Go Premium to Unlock: • All walking tours • Full restaurant listings • Complete phrasebook audio • Exclusive offline content updates No logins. No data tracking. Just a refined, travel-friendly experience for lovers of Paris.
Fran's Guide
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Fran’s Guide is your personal audio guide for Paris. Walk through the city at your own pace, follow curated routes, and listen to stories that make each place feel alive. Start with iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, then discover hidden details, historical context, and local tips along the way. Perfect for travelers who want freedom, culture, and a simple way to explore Paris without joining a traditional guided tour. Features: – Self-guided walking tours – Audio stories for each stop – Interactive route map – Ask Fran, your Paris travel chatbot – Free preview before unlocking the full tour – Available in English and French Explore Paris beautifully, independently, and without stress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fran's Guide at none against Pocket Paris's shown. Fran's Guide also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Paris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fran's Guide sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Paris ships an update every 10 months, Fran's Guide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Paris | Fran's Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChatStick Company Limited | Francoise Lapetite |
In-app purchases
Pocket Paris
- Unlock All Features$2.99
Fran's Guide
- Eiffel Secrets — Full Tour$6.99
- Notre-Dame Full Tour$6.99
- montmartre_full$6.99
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- louvre_full$6.99
- lemarais_full$6.99
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