LUAS Realtime vs ESB eHub
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.
ESB eHub
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How It Works Download the app, then create and authorise your account in seconds by confirming your phone number and/or email. Select your town/city, pick a ride plan (Day Pass, or Monthly Subscription), add your payment method. When you want to use a bike, first RESERVE a bike in the app before you arrive at your preferred Station. Once at the Station, scan the QR code of your reserved bike to unlock from Station. If the chain lock is on the bike, use code displayed in the app to unlock. You are now ready to ride! At the end of your journey return the bike from the station from which you took the bike. Features include: Register in seconds, selecting your town/city, and ride plan Find your nearest eBike on the map Reserve a bike to ensure availability Unlock the eBike by scanning the QR code on the handlebars Track your full trip and payment history Get in touch with us to report a problem
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESB eHub at every 2 weeks against LUAS Realtime's every 24 months. ESB eHub also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). 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, ESB eHub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LUAS Realtime | ESB eHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BAM! Software | Sharebike.com |
In-app purchases
LUAS Realtime
No in-app purchases
ESB eHub
No in-app purchases








