LUAS Realtime vs LuasWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LUAS Realtime
Get real-time tram arrival information for all red and green line stations. Save your favorite stops for quick access to up-to-the-minute expected arrival times, ensuring you're always on time.
- Real-time arrival times
- All red and green line stations
- Inbound and outbound tram predictions
- Save favorite stops
- User-friendly design
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This new and improved LUAS app is better than ever. It has never been quicker or easier to get the next LUAS times! Features: * Simple and easy user-friendly design. * Arrival times for all red and green line stations available. * Up to the minute expected arrival times for inbound and outbound trams. * Save favourite stops for quick access The application updates your arrival times on request to keep you up-to-date and on-time. With this application you’ll never find yourself out in the cold shivering after just missing the last one again! Save yourself time, effort and frustration! Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information available in this application is for guidance only. The application developer is not responsible for any information that is not correct. The application developer shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may arise from the use or misuse of any information contained in this application.
LuasWatch
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LuasWatch is your ultimate companion for keeping track of Luas departure times directly from your Apple Watch. Never miss your tram again with real-time departure information from the closest Luas stations in Dublin, Ireland. Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, LuasWatch ensures you're always on time. Key Features: • Location-Based station finder: LuasWatch utilizes GPS to determine your current location and automatically fetches departure times from the nearest Luas stations. • Real-Time Departure Information: Stay updated with precise departure times for inbound and outbound trams, ensuring you're always aware of when the next Luas is arriving. • Favorites: Quickly save your most frequently used stations as favorites for quick access to departure times. • User-Friendly Interface: Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, LuasWatch provides a seamless user experience tailored for the Apple Watch. • Complication Support: Launch LuasWatch directly from your watch face with watchOS complications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LuasWatch at every 4 months against LUAS Realtime's every 24 months. LUAS Realtime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LUAS Realtime ships an update every 24 months, LuasWatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LUAS Realtime | LuasWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BAM! Software | mApps.ie - Ideas Go Mobile |
In-app purchases
LUAS Realtime
No in-app purchases
LuasWatch
No in-app purchases








