# NYC Next Bus — MTA bus, subway, LIRR & ferry

> NYC transit app with real-time bus and subway arrival information. (iPhone/iPad app by Junebot, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-next-bus/id548279116 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Junebot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488580697)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-next-bus/id548279116/reviews.md

## What is NYC Next Bus?

NYC Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions for New York City transit — the subway plus MTA local, limited, and express commuter buses across all five boroughs.

Find nearby stops on the map, tap one for the next arrivals, and save your regular stops as favorites. Service alerts keep you posted on delays and service changes.

Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, NYC Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app and watch-face complication.

Data provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

## Key features

- Real-time bus and subway arrivals
- Location-based stop identification
- Route viewing
- Favorite stop saving
- Apple Watch app and complications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYC Next Bus - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-next-bus/id548279116/reviews.md

### 5/5 — You’re not a real New Yorker if you don’t use this app!

*2024-08-05*

Im shocked this app is so lowly rated. This is the ONLY accurate source for real time bus updates and it will save your day/life. I rave about it at dinner parties! 🍷

### 3/5 — Very Nice App for Some New York City Travel

*2020-01-18*

Around Manhattan, south of 116th Street this is great. For some reason, north of 116th Street it thinks I have left NYC. News flash to the app designers - Manhattan extends to Bakers Field at 217th Street. NYC covers 400 square miles including this.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2019-11-02*

It doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Roosevelt Island

*2019-05-16*

Tried to use it while on Roosevelt Island and even though it had my location correct, it would only show buses in Manhattan.

### 1/5 — Missing stops/routes

*2019-05-03*

I’m standing at a stop for the Q102.  The only stops buses appearing are in Manhattan - on the other side of the East River. Useless for me.

### 4/5 — it does the job

*2017-03-10*

good app but need to improve UI

### 2/5 — Ok

*2015-06-07*

Where is the Q103?  The bus exists but it's not on your map!!

### 5/5 — Worked So Well that I Paid For It

*2014-10-15*

What else can I say.  It pretty much accurately predicts when the next bus is coming.  I liked it so much that I paid for it.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-01-13*

No bus info

### 1/5 — According to this app...

*2013-10-13*

I don't live in NYC, great! ^_^ /s

## Frequently asked questions about NYC Next Bus

### What is NYC Next Bus?

NYC Next Bus is a navigation app that provides real-time arrival information for New York City MTA buses and subways. It helps users find nearby stops, view routes, and save their favorite locations.

### How does NYC Next Bus provide arrival information?

Arrival information is provided by the MTA. The app uses your location services or map navigation to identify stops and display real-time data.

### Can I save my frequently used stops in NYC Next Bus?

Yes, you can save your favorite stops within the app for quick and easy access to their real-time arrival information.

### Does NYC Next Bus work on Apple Watch?

Yes, NYC Next Bus has an Apple Watch app and supports complications, allowing you to access transit information directly from your watch.

### What devices are supported by NYC Next Bus?

NYC Next Bus is supported on both iPhone and Apple Watch devices.

### Is NYC Next Bus free to use?

Yes, NYC Next Bus is free to download and use. It does contain advertisements and offers in-app purchases.

### Does NYC Next Bus have ads?

Yes, NYC Next Bus contains advertisements.

### How often is NYC Next Bus updated?

The app was last updated on January 20, 2026, with version 10.03. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.09 — 2026-08-18

• Refreshed transit data — routes, stops and schedules rebuilt from each agency's current feed.
• More reliable database updates. An interrupted download can no longer leave the app without a usable map.

### 10.08 — 2026-07-24

• Apple Watch: complications refresh in the background and stay accurate, favorites sync reliably between iPhone and Watch, and tapping a complication opens that stop's arrivals.
• Clearer route names on Apple Watch — longer line names no longer wrap.
• Smoother arrival updates, more reliable location re-centering, and a fixed database-update progress indicator.
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 10.07 — 2026-07-20

- App updates now refresh the bundled schedule data so you always see the latest stops and routes.
- Stability fix for the in-app database update.
- Reliability improvements.

### 10.06 — 2026-07-19

Faster, more accurate arrival times:
- Subway predictions now load in about a second and show real destinations (e.g. "Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy" instead of "Southbound")
- Countdown times update live between refreshes
- Trains that already departed no longer show as "Arriving"
- Two trains arriving in the same minute are both shown
- Bus arrival times now always use the most accurate real-time prediction
- Updated stops and routes database, with automatic update support

### 10.03 — 2026-01-20

Minor bug fixes, adjusts for dark mode

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*