# New York MTA Made Easy — NYC Subway & Bus, Live Times

> NYC Subway & Bus, Live Times (iPhone/iPad app by Carlton Payne III.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-mta-made-easy/id6759794912 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carlton Payne III](https://appshunter.io/developer/923853665)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, French (France), Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2026-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-mta-made-easy/id6759794912/reviews.md

## What is New York MTA Made Easy?

New York MTA Made Easy is the ultimate companion for navigating NYC's subway and bus system — whether you're a daily commuter, a tourist, or brand new to New York City.

REAL-TIME ARRIVALS
• Live countdown timers for every subway station — know exactly when your train is coming
• Real-time bus tracking with stop-by-stop ETAs using MTA BusTime data
• Ghost train detection — see scheduled trains that haven't been confirmed by live tracking yet
• Auto-refreshing data every 15-30 seconds (configurable)

INTERACTIVE TRANSIT MAP
• Beautiful map with every subway station and bus stop
• Tap any station to instantly see lines, accessibility info, neighborhood context, and live arrivals
• Switch between Metro and Bus modes seamlessly
• Multiple map themes: Standard, Dark, Transit, and Satellite

TRIP PLANNER
• Plan subway trips with step-by-step directions, transfer instructions, and estimated times
• Smart routing that accounts for express vs. local trains

BUILT FOR NEWCOMERS
• Comprehensive NYC Subway Guide: how to pay, express vs. local, uptown/downtown, transfers, etiquette, and safety tips
• Neighborhood descriptions for major stations — know what's around you before you exit
• Direction helpers: "Uptown = towards higher street numbers / The Bronx"
• Boarding position guides to help you find the right spot on the platform

472 STATIONS • 36 LINES • ALL 5 BOROUGHS
• Browse all stations with filters: Nearby, By Line, By Borough, and ADA Accessible
• Favorite stations appear at the top for instant access
• Pin your most-used subway lines for quick monitoring
• Service alerts with real-time MTA disruption info

BUS TRACKER
• Nearby bus stops with walking distance
• Live bus positions and arrival predictions
• Route browser organized by borough
• Stall detection and layover status indicators

ARRIVAL WATCH NOTIFICATIONS
• Tap the bell on any subway or bus arrival to get a push notification when it's approaching
• Manage all your active watches from Settings
• Test notification button to verify everything works

ACCESSIBILITY FIRST
• ADA accessible station filter — plan routes with elevator access
• Adjustable font sizes (80% to 160%)
• Reduce motion and high contrast modes
• VoiceOver compatible

BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
• Elegant glassmorphism UI designed for quick glances in a busy station
• Smooth animations and haptic feedback

13 LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese , reflecting the real languages of New York City.

PRIVACY FOCUSED
• No account required — works immediately
• Location used only to find nearby stations and stops
• Ad tracking is optional and user-controlled

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-03-09

Bug Fix

### 1.0 — 2026-03-03

No release notes.

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