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Best Sidewalk alternatives: apps like Sidewalk – Walk Every Block

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Updated October 2026
Sidewalk – Walk Every Block
✈️ Travel
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Whether you want more options like Sidewalk or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 4+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Sidewalk

NYC Subway Widget#1

NYC Subway Widget by Hockey Labs, Inc.

MTA Bus Train LIRR Times + Map
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(398 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient commute
  • 🚀 Accurate real-time updates
  • 👍 Well-designed widget
  • 👍 Responsive developer
  • 👍 Affordable subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about location-based approach
  • 💰 Subscription model not preferred by all
Subway Now: Live NYC Train Map#2

Subway Now: Live NYC Train Map by Sunny Ng

Track subway times and status
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8(82 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time NYC subway arrival times and live train locations on an interactive map. It offers detailed service pattern views, transfer time estimates, and customizable alerts to help navigate the subway system efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚊 Live train data and position tracking
  • 🗺️ Detailed subway map with disruption updates
  • ⏱️ Accurate arrival time predictions
  • 🕰️ Helpful for weekend and night travel
  • 🤖 Clean and functional interface
  • 💰 Affordable subscription fee

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 Unavailable on macOS
NYC Compost#3

NYC Compost by Big Belly Solar, LLC

Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.0😐(86 ratings)
Free
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Discover and unlock curbside compost drop-off locations across NYC. Learn about the composting program, proper bin usage, and what materials are accepted. Report any issues with the bins directly through the app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient composting access
  • 💡 Innovative waste management
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • ✅ Reliable for many users
  • 🌍 Environmentally friendly
  • ✨ Simple and clean design
  • 💯 Great concept
  • 👍 Makes composting easy
  • 🤩 Modern urban waste management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App glitches
  • ❌ Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 📍 GPS inaccuracies
  • ⚠️ Bins refuse to open
  • 👎 "Out of service" errors
  • 😠 Frustrating user experience
  • 🚫 No Android version yet
  • 🤔 Requires Bluetooth permission
  • 🗑️ Small bin opening
  • 🤷‍♀️ "Offline" errors when connected
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