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MetroHero

MetroHero

by James Pizzurro

71 ratings
18 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 23, 2018
  • December 11, 2022

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James Pizzurro
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This app provides real-time DC Metrorail train tracking, dynamic travel time estimates, and crowdsourced station and train reports. It offers detailed information on delays, track work, and system status, designed for daily commuters.

✓Real-time train position tracking
✓Dynamic travel time estimates
✓Crowdsourced station and train reports
✓Live line and system maps
✓Detailed station and train information
✓Automatic real-time updates
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What's New in MetroHero

1.1.2

December 11, 2022

* Better support for the latest Apple devices. * Deprecated support for devices running iOS 11 or earlier.

User reviews

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Useless if you have to transfer

If your commute involves a transfer to a different line you have to create a “trip” for each segment. Those two trips do not coordinate, so you have no way of knowing what time you will arrive at your destination. It’s great if your trip is all one one line.
DcNurseDcNurse

!!Same data issues as Transit!!

Just waited more than ten minutes for the next train because this isn’t accurately showing WMATA’s etas. So I took a leisurely ride down the escalators for a train that it said was 4 minutes away and was actually arriving—meaning that I got to the platform at the exact right time to watch it pull away.

There’s nowhere in the app to report bugs or ask about fixes either, which is a bummer. This could be a really useful app but I don’t understand why these apps aren’t showing the times that WMATA (and Google Maps and Citymapper, etc) is tracking for its trains.
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Skh013Skh013

Great data and user interface

A much better data source for metro rail ETA than WMATA’s own with awesome UI
tim012tim012

MetroHero

This is the best app of the three that I have. What I think is good about it is that it shows you where and what the DC Metro is doing.
Darth MilesDarth Miles

Truly perfect

I’ve tried several Metro-related apps. This is the first one I’ve been truly happy with. It’s perfect for what I need and has given me a heads up on multiple occasions regarding service issues so I could adjust my commute accordingly. Thanks so much for the app!
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FAQ

What does MetroHero do?

MetroHero is a free DC Metrorail app that provides real-time train tracking, dynamic travel time estimates, and crowdsourced reports from other users. It aims to give commuters a comprehensive view of the DC Metro system, including delays and track work.

What are the key features of MetroHero?

Key features include seeing the real-time position of every Metrorail train, dynamic estimates for travel times considering delays, and the ability to see and report problems at stations and on trains. It also offers live line maps, detailed station and train information, and automatic updates.

Is MetroHero free to use?

Yes, MetroHero is a free app. All of its curated data is available for free to users and even developers. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

How does MetroHero provide its information?

The app crunches its own numbers to provide information that may not be available in other apps. It uses real-time data to show train positions, estimated arrival times, and system status, and also incorporates crowdsourced reports from its users.

Who is the target audience for MetroHero?

The app is designed by commuters, for commuters. It is intended for anyone who uses the DC Metrorail system and wants detailed, real-time information to improve their daily commute, including tracking train times and understanding potential delays.