Comparison

The Echo vs Dublin Live

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

Head to head
About

The Echo

Features
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New look ePaper from The Echo. Get your free trial today. This update introduces a totally redesigned interface making it even easier for you to find your favourite edition or supplement The ePaper offers you: • An exact replica copy of the print newspaper available from 11:30 a.m. every morning. • Quicker loading times and improved navigation. • Integrated live breaking news, business, sport and entertainment. • The ePaper for as little as 55c per day. The Echo app is free to download, but to read the paper and supplements you will need to purchase a subscription via iTunes. The packages available are: • Weekly subscription at €5.99 (ePaper and supplements) • One-month subscription at €18.99 ( ePaper and supplements) • Three-month subscription €49.99 (ePaper and supplements) • One-year subscription at €169.99 (ePaper and supplements – BEST VALUE @ 55c PER DAY) Free Trial: Subscribe now and your first 14 days are free. Simply cancel any time within your first 14 days and you will not be charged (the free trial offer applies to new subscribers only). Charging and Renewals: Payment will be charged to your app store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew and your credit card will be charged through your app store account. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your app store account settings (but a minimum of 24 hours before the end of your current subscription).

About

Dublin Live

Stay informed with the latest news, sports updates, traffic alerts, and event listings from Dublin. Customize your news feed to follow topics and authors you care about, with offline reading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Sport updates
  • Traffic and travel notifications
  • Event listings
  • Customizable news feed
  • Offline article reading
  • Follow topics and authors
Features
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Get the very latest from Dublin, with breaking news as it happens, sport updates, traffic alerts, and all the latest what's on in your area. Completely customisable, the Dublin Live app allows you to tailor what news you consume, and when. The app is the best way to follow breaking news from Dublin; including video interviews and traffic & travel notifications. Keep up-to-date with the latest in: · Top local news stories · Football, GAA and other sport news · Traffic & Travel news · Dublin event listings and What's On guides The App also features: • Force Touch allowing you to peak and pop into an article. • Native iPad support for a better tablet experience • The iPad version of the app also supports Split View on compatible iPads • The ability to follow topics that matter to you • Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic • Resize the article text to help with your reading experience • The ability to read an article even when you are offline

Screenshots

The Echo4 screens
Dublin Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dublin Live at none against The Echo's 2. Dublin Live also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). The Echo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dublin Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Echo ships an update every 12 months, Dublin Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Echo versus Dublin Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe EchoDublin Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—60 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIrish Examiner LtdTrinity Mirror Digital Media Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Echo

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Dublin Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Echo free?
The Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dublin Live free?
Dublin Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Echo or Dublin Live have ads?
Dublin Live shows ads; The Echo does not.
Which is updated more often, The Echo or Dublin Live?
The Echo ships an update every 12 months, and Dublin Live monthly. Most recently, The Echo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dublin Live on September 25, 2026.

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