NYC Subway Widget

NYC Subway Widget

MTA Bus Train LIRR Times + Map

374 ratings
42 reviews
#173 in top-grossing Navigation
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 22, 2024
  • July 21, 2026

Features

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About

Get live MTA bus and train departure times directly on your home or lock screen. This app provides real-time transit updates for subways, buses, and commuter rail, with an offline map for easy navigation.

Live departure times
Home screen widget
Lock screen widget
Offline subway map
Real-time updates
MTA, NJ PATH, LIRR, Metro North support
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What users say

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What's New in NYC Subway Widget

1.8.5

July 21, 2026

Performance Improvements

Subscription plans

All Features — Monthly

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$2.991 Month
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$119.99

Lifetime

Get Access to All Features

Charts

Top Grossing

📉 173-6

Navigation

This app dropped -6 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

User reviews

Greedy greedy

Has recently put a ton of basic features behind a paywall, completely ruining the user experience. The entire idea of this app was to offer convenience and they took that away from us.

Not only is this app great, but the developer will fix issues QUICK.

This is the best. ❤️

Great app and support

Fantastic app. After some initial friction the developer was quick to implement an efficient fix and very responsive.

I love this app

I love this app!! Easy to use and always accurate. The widget is the only reason I’m ever on time to work in the mornings. 10/10!!!

Pay to Use is frustrating

I have used this app for a long time and it’s very useful for trains. However, I used to be able to see bus arrival times as well, and this feature has now been moved to “pro” so I cannot have another tab for buses without paying. Super frustrating for a feature to be revoked in an update.

Response from developer

Thanks for reporting this. You’re right, and we’re sorry. The cause was a tab-system update on February 21, 2026 that incorrectly applied the new-user tab rule because installation-date detection was flawed. The fix is in version 1.7.8 (releasing February 26, 2026). Full details are here: https://subway-widget.com/status. If anything like this happens again, please email hello@subway-widget.com, reviews can take days to reach us but email is immediate.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Scroll issue in the app

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Allow users to choose favorite station

Feature

Improve widget refresh functionality

Feature

Offer lifetime subscription option

Feature

FAQ

What does the NYC Subway Widget app do?

This app provides live, real-time departure times for MTA subways, buses, NJ PATH, LIRR, and Metro North trains directly on your home or lock screen. It also includes an offline map of the entire NYC subway system.

How do I get live transit updates?

Once the widget is set up on your home or lock screen, simply tap the refresh button. The app will then find your current location, identify the nearest station, and display the latest departure times.

Is the NYC Subway Widget app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality for live transit updates. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options.

What devices is the NYC Subway Widget app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices, specifically for displaying widgets on the home screen and lock screen. It focuses on providing quick access to transit information without constant background location tracking.

What are the main benefits of using this app for commuting?

The primary benefit is the convenience of having live train and bus times readily available on your device's screen without needing to open another app. This is especially useful when station displays are not working or for a quick glance at upcoming departures.