Comparison

Ireland Roads vs Explore Cork

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

Head to head
About

Ireland Roads

Features
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Live traffic reports and cameras for Ireland. Save your favorite cameras for quick access. The 2021 release includes a new dark mode for iOS13+. KEY FEATURES: Live data from Transport Infrastructure Ireland: - 132 traffic cameras. - Today screen widget to show at a glance the nearest current traffic incidents. - Optimised for all iPhone and iPad models. - Dark Mode throughout the app (iOS13+). MAP VIEW - Shows current incidents, roadworks and traffic cameras. - Each incident is color coded as well as being represented by an icon showing the incident type. - Clicking on an incident displays more detail right there on the map. - The map view can also show live traffic camera images. LIST VIEW - Shows current incidents in order of distance from your current location (closest incidents are shown first). - Each incident is color-coded to indicate the severity of the delay. - You can quickly see the distance the incident is from you, the road name and the type of incident. - The detail view shows the description together with a map showing the location. - Full search functionality, works across both the list and map views. TRAFFIC CAM FAVOURITES - Save your favorite cameras for quick access to see how clear/congested your usual routes are. TODAY WIDGET - Shows at a glance the nearest current traffic incidents without launching the app. PERSONALISE - Toggle traffic information on the map. - Toggle auto refresh of camera images (will refresh every 10 seconds). - Toggle always show map on app launch. - You can configure which incidents are displayed according to the severity of the delay caused. - Kilometres or Miles setting. CONTACT - Email me for feature requests/bug reports etc. I would love to hear from you! Data courtesy of Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

About

Explore Cork

Discover attractions, food, and islands in Ireland's largest county. This app guides visitors and locals through Cork's rich history, coastline, and culinary scene.

Highlights
  • Navigate Cork's attractions
  • Discover local food offerings
  • Explore islands and coastline
  • Information on visitor attractions
  • Guides for locals and visitors
Features
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Welcome to ‘Explore Cork’, a mobile app designed by Cork County Council to help visitors navigate their way around the many things to see and do in Cork. Nestled in the South West of Ireland between Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, Cork is Ireland’s largest county. Known as ‘Ireland’s Maritime Haven’, Cork has over 1,000km of coastline and the world’s second largest natural harbour. It has many internationally renowned visitor attractions such as Mizen Head Footbridge, Spike Island, The Jameson Experience, Fota Wildlife Park, the legendary Blarney Castle and Doneraile Court & Park to name but a few. There are 8 islands in West Cork, 7 of which are inhabited and each with their own unique culture and history. With Cork regarded as ‘Food Capital of Ireland’, there is no shortage of food offerings, ranging from budget friendly to Michelin Star, all of which you can explore on the app. Whether you are a local uncovering a hidden gem for the first time, or a visitor looking to immerse yourself in all that Cork has to offer, this app will help you along your way.

Screenshots

Ireland Roads4 screens
Explore Cork3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Cork at every 2 months against Ireland Roads's every 10 months. Ireland Roads's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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

Ireland Roads ships an update every 10 months, Explore Cork every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ireland Roads versus Explore Cork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIreland RoadsExplore Cork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoderun Technologies LtdCork County Council

In-app purchases

None

Ireland Roads

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Cork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ireland Roads free?
Ireland Roads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Cork free?
Explore Cork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ireland Roads or Explore Cork have ads?
Neither Ireland Roads nor Explore Cork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ireland Roads or Explore Cork?
Ireland Roads ships an update every 10 months, and Explore Cork every 2 months. Most recently, Ireland Roads was updated on October 5, 2026 and Explore Cork on October 24, 2026.

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