Nexbus Dublin vs Dublin Bikes App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nexbus Dublin
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Are you in Ireland? Nexbus is your new way to check when the next bus/Luas is coming! EASY It takes no more than two taps to check the buses of a nearby stop, it's that easy! COMPLETE Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, and Luas. ACCURATE Nexbus' real-time data is provided by the Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) system of the National Transport Authority (NTA). FREE Free app with non-intrusive ads. An internet connection is required to use this app.
Dublin Bikes App
This app displays real-time information on Dublinbikes rental stations, including bike and stand availability on a city map. Users can find nearby stations, manage favorites, and search for specific locations. It also features a timer for bike usage duration.
- Real-time bike and stand availability
- Interactive city map with station locations
- Current user position tracking
- Favorite stations management
- Closest station finder
- Station search by number, name, or address
- Bike usage timer
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Application to view detailed information about the stations of the Dublinbikes rental service in Dublin. - Map of the city with the position of stations showing the number of bikes and the free stands for each station. It includes also the BIKE PATH. - You can click on a station directly on the map to expand its information. - The map also shows your current position and it updates when you move. - List of favorite stations categorized by groups (home, work, friends or general). - List of stations closest to you according to your current position. - List of all stations. - Search engine for stations by number, name of station or address in all lists. - Timer to see the duration of bike use. - Several languages available (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan). * Unofficial app: Use your user card to unlock a bike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexbus Dublin at none against Dublin Bikes App's 1. Nexbus Dublin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). Dublin Bikes App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price 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. Dublin Bikes App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nexbus Dublin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nexbus Dublin ships an update every 16 months, Dublin Bikes App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nexbus Dublin | Dublin Bikes App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio de Albuquerque Dela Antonio. | Sergi Palomares Redon |
In-app purchases
Nexbus Dublin
No in-app purchases
Dublin Bikes App
- Remove advertisements$6.99