DART Times vs Dublin Route
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DART Times
Access real-time arrival information for Dublin's DART train service. Features a station locator and remembers your recent requests for convenience.
- Real-time DART arrival information
- All DART stations covered
- Remembers recent requests
- Station Locator on Google Maps
- Intuitive graphical interface
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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.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Dublin Route sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DART Times asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | DART Times | Dublin Route |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (84 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bluebear Technologies Ltd. | Minjae Kwon |
Customer experience
DART Times
Dublin Route
In-app purchases
DART Times
No in-app purchases
Dublin Route
- Plus$14.99
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