Dublin Live vs Past Pupils
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Breaking news alerts
- Sport updates
- Traffic and travel notifications
- Event listings
- Customizable news feed
- Offline article reading
- Follow topics and authors
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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
Past Pupils
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Dublin Live | Past Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited | Unique School Communications Ltd |
In-app purchases
Dublin Live
No in-app purchases
Past Pupils
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dublin Live free?
Is Past Pupils free?
Do Dublin Live or Past Pupils have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dublin Live or Past Pupils?
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