# NJ Rails

> Offline New Jersey Transit Rail System travel companion with live train status and station finder. (iPhone/iPad app by Smart's Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nj-rails/id576619127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smart's Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/498061040)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 147 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nj-rails/id576619127/reviews.md

## What is NJ Rails?

Travel companion for the New Jersey Transit Rail System.
* No Internet connection required!
* Live Track and Train Status
* Find station near you.
* Clickable New Jersey Transit Map
* Advisories.
* Fares
* Notifications
* Alarms
* Transfer Time Option
* All New Jersey Transit train lines supported.
* Path included.
* Supports One Transfer
* Today Widget that shows the status of a selected train # from a certain station

## Key features

- Offline functionality
- Live train status
- Nearby station finder
- Interactive transit map
- Advisories and fares
- Train notifications and alarms
- Today Widget support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No More Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Track Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NJ Rails?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable information
- 💡 Works offline
- 🗺️ Comprehensive route details
- 📍 Accurate track information
- ✅ Better than official app
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 💰 Worth paying for

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedules sometimes
- 🐛 Live status not working lately
- 🐛 App not loading schedules
- 🐛 Recent updates causing issues
- 🐛 Forgets purchase history
- 🐛 Track updates not always timely
- 🐛 Missing gate assignments
- 🐛 Not showing weekend/holiday changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Schedules are inaccurate
- Live status not working
- App shows no data for rides
- New update doesn't show track
- No schedule available
- Will not load schedules
- Stopped working, 'No Schedules Available'
- Buggy, shows 'Welcome' message repeatedly
- Forgets 'ad-free' purchase
- Schedules don't work anymore
- Unable to view schedule
- Incorrect departure times
- App not working after update
- Latest update ruins Apple Watch app
- Apple Watch app drains battery
- Update won't download
- Track info from DepartureVision not working
- Tracks don't update on time for NY Penn Station
- Weekend schedule not displayed on weekend
- App failed to display weekend schedule
- App shows train leaving soon that doesn't exist

**Most requested features**

- Update schedules
- Fix live status issues
- Improve accuracy of train timings
- Allow reordering entries on main screen
- Allow naming entries on main screen
- Add ticket purchasing functionality
- Make 'Departure Vision' on by default
- Default to live trains instead of schedules
- Improve interface and usability
- Add dark mode
- Allow users to name favorite routes
- Include PATH and other transit lines
- Improve help/explanations
- Make it clear when trips include a transfer
- Fix Apple Watch app integration
- Allow users to control schedule update frequency
- Make it easier to set favorite routes
- Fix chronological order of times

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nj-rails/id576619127/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Way better than the official NJ transit app!!

*2026-07-14, version 10.4.21*

The NJ transit authority should pay this developer to design their official app for them, because this app is a thousand times better than the official app. In fact, the NJ transit authority recently paid god knows how much to have their app updated by some other firm (probably paying off their uncle’s third cousin who knows somebody who knows something about app programming if you pay ‘em 10x the going rate, knowing how Jersey works), and although it now looks like slightly more modern it’s more useless than ever. At least with this unofficial app you can still see what track your train will be on! Basics like that the official NJ Transit app can’t even get right. So all the stars to this app for understanding what commuters actually need. Amazing the program gives this app away for free. Must be a saint! And the small cost of the in-app purchases are totally worth it just to support this developer, even though the unobtrusive ads in the free version mean it’s a good app regardless.

### 5/5 — Schedules need to updated.

*2024-06-21, version 10.4.14*

Current schedules are inaccurate on this app!

### 5/5 — One of my favorite apps clear written gives you the information you want well done

*2024-04-20, version 10.4.14*

If you want to take New Jersey transit forget their app. This is by far the best app. If I had to pay for it, I would pay for this app. That is how good it is.

### 5/5 — Intuitive layout, super useful

*2023-11-17, version 10.4.14*

As another reviewer stated, I have the official NJ Transit app to buy tickets.  But I use THIS app for everything else.  It’s just more intuitive and less button pushing to get exactly the information you need.

### 5/5 — I think of all of the apps this is the one that I use the most often

*2023-10-08*

Whoever wrote this, thank you, thank you thank you, and I wish there was a way you could monetize I'd happily send you a few bucks because I love this app

### 5/5 — I don't know who this person is who wrote it but thank God he did

*2022-09-09, version 10.4.14*

I use it every time I take a train and I thank you so much if there was a tip jar I'd be glad to paid for it

### 5/5 — Used it since it came on the IPhone

*2022-03-22, version 10.4.14*

Works great…highly recommend it

### 1/5 — NYC to edison

*2021-10-28, version 10.4.14*

This app not showing the correct train timings. Please STOP using this app.

### 2/5 — Live Status

*2021-10-05, version 10.4.13*

Usually the best for ‘real time’ track updates but lately it hasn’t been workin at all. Please fix!

### 2/5 — Cant find a way to purchase tickets

*2021-03-16, version 10.4.13*

How di I purchase tix on this app? Is there a different app for purchases?

## Frequently asked questions about NJ Rails

### What does NJ Rails do?

NJ Rails is a travel companion app for the New Jersey Transit Rail System. It provides essential information such as live train status, station locations, fares, and advisories, all accessible without an internet connection.

### What are the key features of NJ Rails?

Key features include offline operation, live train tracking and status updates, a station finder, a clickable New Jersey Transit map, advisories, fare information, notifications, alarms, and a transfer time option. It also supports a Today Widget for quick train status checks.

### Is NJ Rails free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. Users can choose to make purchases to enhance their experience or remove ads.

### What devices is NJ Rails compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details, but it mentions support for a 'Today Widget', which is a feature typically found on iOS devices. It is designed for mobile use.

### How can NJ Rails help with my commute?

NJ Rails can significantly improve your commute by providing real-time train status and departure/arrival information, even without internet access. You can easily find stations near you, check fares, and receive timely notifications and alarms for your trains.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.4.21 — 2025-11-25

Preferences screen was all squished.  Updated layout

### 10.4.20 — 2025-11-24

keyboard screen fixed

### 10.4.19 — 2024-12-12

you can see the + button in the Live -> Station -> Pick station -> station view in the upper right

### 10.4.18 — 2024-11-15

- Fix calendar 
- fix Atlantic city color

### 10.4.17 — 2024-09-27

Fixed maps crash

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