Comparison

DART Times vs Dublin Route

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

Head to head
About

DART Times

Access real-time arrival information for Dublin's DART train service. Features a station locator and remembers your recent requests for convenience.

Highlights
  • Real-time DART arrival information
  • All DART stations covered
  • Remembers recent requests
  • Station Locator on Google Maps
  • Intuitive graphical interface
Features
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As mentioned in the Irish Times: "The Dart app is excellent. Simple to use, with real-time information. Great for timing that last pint before running to the station." – Nerraw This app provides a convenient method for accessing real-time arrival information for Dublin's DART service. Key features: - Real-time information for Dublin's DART service, showing all trains within the next hour - All Dart stations are covered* - Remembers your most recent requests - Features a Station Locator, which identifies the different DART stations on Google Maps, and allows you to track your progress along the DART line. - Intuitive graphical interface Timetables are not featured in this application, as the focus has been put on the real-time information. * List of supported stations: Bayside, Blackrock, Booterstown, Bray, Clongriffin, Clontarf Road, Connolly, Dalkey, Docklands, Drumcondra, Dun Laoghaire, Glenageary, Gd Canal Dock, Greystones, Harmonstown, Howth Jct, Howth, Kilbarrack,Killester, Killiney, Lansdowne Rd, Malahide, Pearse, Portmarnock, Raheny, Salthill, Sandycove, Sandymount, Seapoint, Shankill, Sutton, Sydney Parade, Tara Street Send suggestions to support@bluebear.ie We love to hear feedback.

About

Dublin Route

Find the fastest way to travel with real-time bus and LUAS arrival information. View LUAS routes on a map and automatically save your search history. Enjoy a simple and convenient user experience for your trips.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus and LUAS arrivals
  • LUAS route map
  • Auto-saved search history
  • Simple UI/UX design
  • iOS 16.1+ compatible
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Compare and find your fast way! At the same time!! [ Features ] ● Compatible with iOS 16.1+ ● Bus & LUAS real-time arrival information ● LUAS route information on LUAS route map ● Auto record searched buses & bus stops ● Simple & convenient Ui-Ux design Have fun & enjoy your trip!

Screenshots

DART Times3 screens
Dublin Route4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DART Times at 3.8 against Dublin Route's 3.0. DART Times also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Dublin Route sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DART Times asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DART Times holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DART Times has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DART Times's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dublin Route's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DART Times ships an update monthly, Dublin Route every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DART Times versus Dublin Route: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDART TimesDublin Route
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (84 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBluebear Technologies Ltd.Minjae Kwon

Customer experience

DART Times

All ratings79 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Dublin Route

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DART Times

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dublin Route

One-time1
  • Plus$14.99

Questions

Is DART Times free?
DART Times is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dublin Route free?
Dublin Route is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DART Times or Dublin Route?
DART Times is rated higher. DART Times averages 3.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Dublin Route averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DART Times or Dublin Route have ads?
Dublin Route shows ads; DART Times does not.
Which is updated more often, DART Times or Dublin Route?
DART Times ships an update monthly, and Dublin Route every 2 months. Most recently, DART Times was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dublin Route on November 2, 2026.

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