DCU Loop vs Trinity Open Day
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DCU Loop
This official university app provides students with access to course content, instant notifications for messages and events, and the ability to upload various file types directly from their mobile devices. It ensures students can stay connected and manage their academic life on the go.
- Browse course content offline
- Instant notifications for messages
- Upload images, audio, and video
- Access academic events
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Welcome the official Loop app for Dublin City University (DCU) students Features include: - browse the content of your courses, even when offline - receive instant notifications of messages and other events - upload images, audio, videos and other files from your mobile device
Trinity Open Day
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The Trinity Open Day app holds all of the information for you to get the most out of your day on campus. Use our schedule to plan your day and find key locations via our maps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DCU Loop at 13.0 against Trinity Open Day's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DCU Loop ships an update every 3 months, Trinity Open Day every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DCU Loop | Trinity Open Day |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dublin City University | Trinity College Dublin Commercial |
In-app purchases
DCU Loop
No in-app purchases
Trinity Open Day
No in-app purchases
