Real LUAS vs LuasWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real LUAS
This app helps you quickly check the arrival times for the LUAS tram system. Avoid missing your tram by getting real-time updates to plan your journey.
- Real-time LUAS arrival information
- Quickly check next tram
- Journey planning aid
- Avoid missing trams
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You're jogging at a leisurely pace. You're late and you know it. You forgot to shave and brush your teeth. But one thing is for sure, you're not missing that LUAS. Use RealLUAS to quickly check when the next LUAS is, thats right you can stop jogging, you've already missed it.
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 iOS requirement: Real LUAS at 11.0 against LuasWatch's 18.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Real LUAS | LuasWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8bytes | mApps.ie - Ideas Go Mobile |
In-app purchases
Real LUAS
No in-app purchases
LuasWatch
No in-app purchases






