Dublin Airport vs Explore Howth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dublin Airport
Navigate your airport experience with real-time flight updates, live security wait times, and essential service bookings. Find gate numbers, baggage carousels, and browse Duty Free offers. This app streamlines your journey from planning to departure.
- Real-time flight updates
- Live security wait times
- Gate and baggage information
- Booking for parking and lounges
- Duty Free browsing and offers
- Interactive airport maps
- Advanced chatbot assistance
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The official Dublin Airport App is your essential travel companion, designed to make your airport journey faster, easier, and more enjoyable. With a polished new look and improved navigation, you can plan ahead, stay informed, and access every airport service at your fingertips. Key features include: • Real-time flight updates for arrivals, departures and status alerts • Live security wait times • Gate numbers, check-in areas & baggage carousel info • Quick and convenient booking for Parking, Fast Track, Lounges, The Airport Club, and Platinum Services • Duty Free browsing, latest offers, and Click & Collect shopping • Updated airport maps for easier wayfinding • Instant help with our advanced chatbot • Digital membership cards for Airport Club members New in this release: • Refreshed design: A new look based on user feedback for a more seamless experience • Personalised access: Sign in to unlock tailored features and manage bookings in just a few taps • DUB Rewards: Our brand new Rewards Programme. Save on eligible in-store Duty Free products by scanning your DUB Rewards card at the till. Whether planning ahead or already en route, our updated app puts a better journey at your fingertips. Travel smarter with the Dublin Airport App. We’re always improving—share your feedback directly in the app and help shape the future of travel at Dublin Airport.
Explore Howth
Discover hidden gems and local experiences on the Howth peninsula with self-guided hiking and walking trails. Navigate with detailed maps, access historical content, and enjoy offline features for a seamless adventure.
- Self-guided hiking and walking trails
- Detailed maps and navigation
- In-depth historical content
- Offline access to tours and trails
- GPS tracking and alerts
- Distance and elevation profiles
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Discover Howth Like Never Before with Explore Howth!Embark on an unforgettable journey through the peninsula of Howth with the Explore Howth App, your ultimate travel companion. Experience Howth like a local and uncover its hidden gems with our self-guided hiking and walking trails.Immerse Yourself in Authentic Irish AdventuresEach of the Tours & Trails are designed to give you a taste of life as a native of the Emerald Isle. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Irish Sea, Ireland's Eye, Dublin Bay, and the ancient East coastline of Ireland.Choose from our diverse range of Looped Trails Around Howth Head: Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.Your All-In-One Travel GuideNavigate with ease using detailed maps, and discover in-depth historical content, top attractions, and insider tips on the best spots to Eat & Drink. The Explore Howth App has everything you need for a seamless and perfect trip.Seamless Offline ExperienceDownload your tour and enjoy uninterrupted exploration with offline features: Track your position with GPS and never lose your way. Receive alerts when you reach key stops. Access photos, descriptions, videos, and audio of significant historical and cultural sites. View distance and elevation profiles for each trail. Eco-Friendly and ConvenientSay goodbye to paper maps and guidebooks! Our eco-friendly app ensures you travel green while having all the information you need at your fingertips.Live, Feel, and Breathe the Real HowthThe Explore Howth App lets you immerse yourself in the true essence of Howth, experiencing its beauty and charm just like a local. Download now and start your adventure!Explore Howth App – Your Gateway to an Authentic Irish Experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Howth at 100% against Dublin Airport's 46%. Explore Howth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Dublin Airport's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Explore Howth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dublin Airport has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Dublin Airport's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore Howth's.
Dublin Airport ships an update every 4 weeks, Explore Howth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dublin Airport | Explore Howth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dublin Airport Authority | Hidden Howth Limited |
Customer experience
Dublin Airport
Explore Howth
In-app purchases
Dublin Airport
No in-app purchases
Explore Howth
No in-app purchases
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