# NextTrain DC Metro - AR

> DC Metro train arrival times and navigation assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Orange Apps Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexttrain-dc-metro-ar/id333259077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Orange Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/295461481)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.23/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexttrain-dc-metro-ar/id333259077/reviews.md

## What is NextTrain DC Metro?

Apple Watch app is now included. Enjoy checking next arrivals on your Apple Watch! Force touch to access the favorite stations you have saved on your iPhone app with just one tap!

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Thanks fellow Washingtonians for making NextTrain DC Metro the #1 downloaded DC Metro app on the App Store and for helping it break into the Top 10 Navigation Apps!
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NextTrain DC Metro tells Washington DC metro train riders how many minutes are left until the next train comes.

NextTrain DC Metro works with all metro stations in the DC Metro area, and for trains in all directions.

Station names can be sorted alphabetically or according to distance from the user's location. Alphabetical sorted stations have a tappable index for quick access. Additional features include walking directions to any selected metro station and storage of favorite stations.

With this app, you will never be in a rush when not necessary. You can savour your last minutes drinking a coffee knowing that it isn't until 7 more minutes that the train will come. 

Never wait for trains again. Just two iPhone screen touches will put all the information you need in front of you immediately.

## Key features

- Real-time train arrival information
- Works with all DC Metro stations
- Sort stations alphabetically or by distance
- Walking directions to stations
- Save favorite stations
- Apple Watch app integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Take away ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Arrival Push Notifications | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexttrain-dc-metro-ar/id333259077/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Is this ever going to be fixed?

*2017-03-27*

Once upon a time this app worked well. Not anymore. It would have been nice if the thing worked during Safe Track but I guess that was too much to ask for. The paid version should at least work but no one seems to care that even basic functions don't work. I hope no one pays for this app until it works again.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2017-02-25*

Doesn't even show my metro stop "oops we have a problem." This after I paid for this piece of junk.

And the report issues link is broken so no way to write it. Classic!

### 1/5 — App very out of date.

*2017-01-25*

All of the links to scheduled train departures are invalid. Please fix!

### 1/5 — Could be good...I guess?

*2017-01-20*

Bought on the recommendation of a friend but none of the links I'm interested in seem to work. Currently a "don't buy" for me.

### 1/5 — App doesn't work anymore

*2017-01-03*

The app is broken and no longer shows when the next train will arrive. The map is there but you can get free maps on other apps. Useless!

### 1/5 — App no longer works

*2016-12-22*

The app no longer connects to metro times. It goes to a broken WMATA website. Needs to be fixed.

### 1/5 — Loved it BEFORE Metro changed interface

*2016-12-21*

This was always my go to app to ride the DC Metro, because there were no bells and whistles. It was simple and had an Apple Watch component that worked beautifully. 

Since Metro changed their website, it no longer interfaces with the data feeds necessary to tell us when the train is arriving.

We paid money for this app, and this is the thanks we get?

### 1/5 — It's broke please fix

*2016-12-17*

This has been a decent app, but the server they draw the data from has been changed, making the app useless.  Please fix and I'll change to a positive review

### 1/5 — Broken!!!

*2016-12-15*

Take it out of the store and give us back our money until you fix it!

### 1/5 — App not working.

*2016-12-13*

*** Update - changing my review until it's update. Used to be a great app but now the interface is broken and there doesn't appear to be much effort to fix it. I'll change the star rating again if someone fixes the app. 

There appears to be a problem with the app interface and the website from which it pulls information (which appears to have been updated very recently). When I select a station in the app, I get a screen that links me to a WMATA page that tells me "Whoops this is awkward. You're looking for something that doesn't seem to exist. Try going to our [WMATA] search page."

When it's working the app is great. It's tied directly the ACTUAL train arrival information - the marquees on the platform if you will - rather than the website which tells you when trains are SUPPOSED to arrive. And if you know metro the scheduled arrival times are almost never correct. 

Thanks for fixing the problem.

## Frequently asked questions about NextTrain DC Metro

### What is the price of NextTrain DC Metro - AR?

NextTrain DC Metro - AR is a paid app priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for DC Metro train information.

### Does NextTrain DC Metro - AR work offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. Real-time train data typically requires an active internet connection to function accurately.

### What devices is NextTrain DC Metro - AR compatible with?

NextTrain DC Metro - AR is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. The app offers Force Touch integration on Apple Watch for quick access to favorite stations.

### How often is NextTrain DC Metro - AR updated?

The latest version of NextTrain DC Metro - AR was released on June 17, 2015. The app was initially released on October 21, 2009.

### What is the age rating for NextTrain DC Metro - AR?

NextTrain DC Metro - AR has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages.

### What do users like about NextTrain DC Metro - AR?

Users appreciate its ability to provide quick access to DC Metro train arrival times and its convenience features like favorite stations and walking directions. It has been recognized as a top downloaded DC Metro app.

### What are the main navigation features of NextTrain DC Metro - AR?

Key navigation features include real-time train arrivals, sorting stations by distance or alphabetically, and providing walking directions to selected stations.

### Does NextTrain DC Metro - AR have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements. As a paid application, it is likely ad-free.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0.1 — 2015-06-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Apple Watch app!

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