Comparison

Dublin Live vs Past Pupils

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

Head to head
About

Dublin Live

Stay informed with the latest news, sports updates, traffic alerts, and event listings from Dublin. Customize your news feed to follow topics and authors you care about, with offline reading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sport updates
  • Traffic and travel notifications
  • Event listings
  • Customizable news feed
  • Offline article reading
  • Follow topics and authors
Features
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Get the very latest from Dublin, with breaking news as it happens, sport updates, traffic alerts, and all the latest what's on in your area. Completely customisable, the Dublin Live app allows you to tailor what news you consume, and when. The app is the best way to follow breaking news from Dublin; including video interviews and traffic & travel notifications. Keep up-to-date with the latest in: · Top local news stories · Football, GAA and other sport news · Traffic & Travel news · Dublin event listings and What's On guides The App also features: • Force Touch allowing you to peak and pop into an article. • Native iPad support for a better tablet experience • The iPad version of the app also supports Split View on compatible iPads • The ability to follow topics that matter to you • Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic • Resize the article text to help with your reading experience • The ability to read an article even when you are offline

About

Past Pupils

Features
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Stay updated with the latest news and events from your alma mater through our Past Pupil Mobile App. Explore a rich gallery of memories, featuring photos from past events and milestones. Engage with fellow community members, fostering connections that last a lifetime. From alumni reunions to special gatherings, our app keeps you informed and connected. Join the legacy and rediscover the spirit of your school with just a tap.

Screenshots

Dublin Live3 screens
Past Pupils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Past Pupils at none against Dublin Live's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Dublin Live ships an update monthly, Past Pupils every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dublin Live versus Past Pupils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDublin LivePast Pupils
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTrinity Mirror Digital Media LimitedUnique School Communications Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Dublin Live

No in-app purchases

None

Past Pupils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dublin Live free?
Dublin Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Past Pupils free?
Past Pupils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dublin Live or Past Pupils have ads?
Dublin Live shows ads; Past Pupils does not.
Which is updated more often, Dublin Live or Past Pupils?
Dublin Live ships an update monthly, and Past Pupils every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dublin Live was updated on November 2, 2026 and Past Pupils on November 4, 2026.

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