Comparison

Luas vs Great Visitor Experiences

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

Head to head
About

Luas

Get real-time tram arrival information and live service updates for Dublin's Luas tram network. Easily find your nearest stop, check operating hours, and report anti-social behavior.

Highlights
  • Real-time tram arrival forecasts
  • Live travel updates
  • Nearest stop identification
  • Operating hours information
  • Report anti-social behavior
Features
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This is the Official App of the Luas, Dublin's Tram network, providing all you need to make full use of the Luas including: * Real-time forecasts of tram arrivals at each stop. * Live travel updates regarding the Luas service. * Identify your nearest Stop and get directions to it. * Check operating hours. * Facility to report anti-social behaviour. The Luas is Dublin's tram network, operated by Transdev on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. This App has been developed by Dovetail Technologies on behalf of TII. It collects anonymous usage statistics in order to help us improve the service we offer.

About

Great Visitor Experiences

Discover and purchase tickets for unique attractions, museums, and heritage sites. Find activities by county or use your location to uncover hidden gems. Enhance your visits with engaging stories and promotions.

Highlights
  • Find and buy tickets for attractions
  • Discover museums and heritage sites
  • Search by county or location
  • Access visitor information
  • Explore unique promotions
  • Experience sites with innovative technology
Features
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Through the Great Visitor Experiences App you will be able to find & buy tickets for a unique range of amazing attractions, museums, activities & heritage sites. Find things to do on a county-by-county basis or use your location settings to find hidden gems. Access the information that matters most to you, the visitor and book tickets instantly in one easy to use directory to make the most of your day trip, staycation or holiday. The Great Visitor Experiences App offers you a visitor journey that highlights key stories, unique promotions, and the must-see elements of the place that you are visiting. Access the story beyond what you can see at selected sites across Ireland and experience these places in a new and imaginative way using innovative technology. Much to see, much to do, so let’s get going...

Screenshots

Luas4 screens
Great Visitor Experiences4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luas at 2.0 against Great Visitor Experiences's 1.0. Luas also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Great Visitor Experiences's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luas holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Luas's written reviews are positive against 0% of Great Visitor Experiences's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luas ships an update every 26 months, Great Visitor Experiences every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Luas versus Great Visitor Experiences: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuasGreat Visitor Experiences
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDovetail Technologies LtdCongray Limited

Customer experience

Luas

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Great Visitor Experiences

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Luas

No in-app purchases

None

Great Visitor Experiences

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luas free?
Luas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Great Visitor Experiences free?
Great Visitor Experiences is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luas or Great Visitor Experiences?
Luas is rated higher. Luas averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Great Visitor Experiences averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Luas or Great Visitor Experiences have ads?
Neither Luas nor Great Visitor Experiences shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luas or Great Visitor Experiences?
Luas ships an update every 26 months, and Great Visitor Experiences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Luas was updated on October 16, 2026 and Great Visitor Experiences on October 5, 2026.

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