Comparison

VdL vs Luxempoche

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

Head to head
About

VdL

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This application allows users: - To visualize historical contents (images & videos) which will be superimposed on the real world by using augmented reality technology; - Display on a map all the places in which the user can access virtual contents using the application.

About

Luxempoche

Features
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Luxempoche puts all of Luxembourg's essential services in your pocket. Check real-time bus, train, and tram departures. Find available parking spots before you arrive. Locate the nearest vel'OH! bike station, EV charger, or on-call pharmacy — all from a single app. NEARBY HUB See every service around you on one page. Filter by transit, parking, bikes, or browse everything at once. Switch between list and map views. PUBLIC TRANSIT Real-time departures for every bus, train, and tram stop in Luxembourg. See which lines are coming, how far away the stop is, and when the next departure leaves. PARKING Check live availability across car parks, bike parking, moto spots, and Park & Ride facilities. Know how many spaces are free before you drive there. VEL'OH! BIKES Find the nearest bike station, see how many bikes and stands are available, and check e-bike availability — all in real time. EV CHARGING Locate charging stations across Luxembourg with live availability. See which chargers are free and which are occupied. PHARMACIES Find on-call pharmacies near you, sorted by distance. Quick access to pharmacie.lu and emergency numbers. LIVE ACTIVITIES Pin transit departures and parking availability right to your Lock Screen. Stay updated without opening the app. AND MORE LU-Alert safety notifications, speed cameras, water fountains, letter boxes, travel times, playgrounds, water levels, CFL Flex, Bikebox secure bike storage, VDL Bus info, and intermodal maps. Luxempoche is free, and built for everyone who lives in or visits Luxembourg.

Screenshots

VdL4 screens
Luxempoche4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luxempoche at every 3 days against VdL's every 4 months. VdL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VdL ships an update every 4 months, Luxempoche every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VdL versus Luxempoche: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVdLLuxempoche
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVille de LuxembourgMathieu Francois

In-app purchases

None

VdL

No in-app purchases

None

Luxempoche

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VdL free?
VdL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luxempoche free?
Luxempoche is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VdL or Luxempoche have ads?
Neither VdL nor Luxempoche shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VdL or Luxempoche?
VdL ships an update every 4 months, and Luxempoche every 3 days. Most recently, VdL was updated on October 26, 2026 and Luxempoche on October 31, 2026.

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