# Subway Now: Live NYC Train Map — Live MTA Subway Map & Times

> Live NYC subway train tracker with real-time arrivals and interactive map. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunny Ng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-now-live-nyc-train-map/id6476543418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunny Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727072428)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-now-live-nyc-train-map/id6476543418/reviews.md

## What is Subway Now?

Subway Now (formerly The Weekendest) is the ultimate companion app to ride the NYC Subway. Simply open it to see all nearby arrival times in zero taps, and go!

Subway Now is the first and only realtime New York City Subway map app:
- Track live train locations
- Check train arrival times across nearby stations
- View current subway service pattern on a map, instead of what is "scheduled" for a typical weekday
- Track your train's estimated arrival time and connection times right on your Lock Screen*
- Check connection times before you arrive at your transfer station
- Departure time and service status Widgets for your Home Screen or Lock Screen
- Get the most accurate train arrival predictions


From the Press:
"With one tap, [Subway Now] identifies your location and current travel options... look ahead to transfers. Service Changes are in view as part of the complete picture of possible rides." - PIX11 News

"Several voices on Twitter pointed out that a digital MTA map, arguably superior, already exists. At a transportation conference in Brooklyn last year Sunny Ng unveiled an open-source creation he calls The Weekendest — a riff on the name of the MTA’s previous service-change map, called The Weekender." - Bloomberg CityLab

"To go beyond the MTA service alerts, you need to look at headways, which is the time between trains on a line. I can use [Subway Now] to easily see where the trains are bunching or slowing due to issues and plan accordingly." - VICE Motherboard


From our users:
"Your app has seriously improved my knowledge of the subway system by getting me to do more of my own routing. It’s like using a multiplication table instead of a calculator."
"Because of this app, I had the information needed to hustle to my train or make a connecting transfer, before a gap in service."
"MTA has planned weekend and night service and this helped me find an easy way home."
"Being able to see exactly where your train is minute by minute is unbeatable."
"Nothing else comes close to reliable realtime information for the subway, not even the station display boards."


Additional Features:
- Our own data-driven service alerts, delay detection, integrated with MTA official alerts
- Save favorite subway stations for easy access
- Customizable Trip Arrival alerts, be notified when your train is about to arrive*
- Light mode/dark mode support
- Station accessibility notices, and accessibility station filter
- Optimized for intermittent offline viewing (you know how it is underground)
- iOS 26 support
- No ads!

* Background Trip Tracker and Trip Arrival Alerts require paid subscription add-on


Terms of Use:
https://www.subwaynow.app/terms-of-use-ios

Privacy Policy:
https://www.subwaynow.app/privacy-ios

## Key features

- Live train location tracking
- Real-time arrival times
- Interactive subway map
- Transfer time estimates
- Customizable trip alerts
- Data-driven service alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subway Now+ - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Subway Now+ - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subway Now+ - Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Subway Now?

**Pros**

- 🚊 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

**Cons**

- 🌐 Unavailable on macOS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-now-live-nyc-train-map/id6476543418/reviews.md

### 5/5 — this is a great app

*2025-11-06*

nobody does it better. the haptics are a little excessive in my opinion and I would appreciate an option to turn them off

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. You can already turn off haptic feedback by tapping the Menu ("...") Button, then tap Settings, and scrolling down to the "Haptic feedback on update" toggle under "Map Settings."

### 5/5 — Best subway map by far

*2025-10-02*

This could be better than the MTA app it self. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

### 5/5 — The best app for *accurate* subway tracking

*2025-09-23*

No other app so consistently shows proper weekend and overnight reroutes and random service disruptions. It always knows how the trains are ACTUALLY running.

My favorite feature is being able to see upcoming train departures at any station relative to the train I’m already on. So I can decide where to transfer or IF to transfer, especially when I’m in a rush.

### 5/5 — perfect

*2025-08-21*

out of any app i’ve tried, this one gives the most useful information about nyc subways the quickest.

### 1/5 — How it started vs now

*2025-04-28*

This app is no better than google maps at this point. Regularly behind schedule by 1-2’ which is everything when trains run once every 10-15’ in the early morning. What was once a saving grace is now an unreliable menace. I’ve been using this app for about a year and can honestly say you’re better off just winging it

**Developer response:** Hey, thanks for the feedback, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve found the app’s data to be less than reliable. I would like to work with you to investigate how to do better. If you don’t mind, please send me an email at ios@theweekendest.com on where you’ve noticed this.

### 5/5 — Outperforms every other transit app for New York

*2025-03-23*

I cannot stress how useful this app has been when I’m trying to figure out when trains are actually going to make it to the station! The MTA app, Citymapper and google maps pale in comparison in terms of accuracy!

### 5/5 — The top transit app out there

*2024-10-31*

I’ve been waiting for this app for a while, and its finally here, an app that does everything. It covers all the essentials, accurate timing, useful map, and quick to reference. But my favorite feature has to be the transfer estimate which always has me taking the quickest combination of trains. Love it

### 5/5 — One of the best NYC subway maps

*2024-08-17*

I love to see where the train is located. Would be cool if they make a NYC bus app maybe one day. I’m hopeful. You guys made a better app than the MTA themselves not gonna lie.

### 5/5 — Makes riding the subway so much better!

*2024-08-02*

Being able to see exactly where your train is minute by minute is unbeatable. I know of no other app that can do the same thing, and the subscription fee is minimal.

### 5/5 — Transit Warrior’s Dream

*2024-07-27*

Tasks that would take about 50 taps between multiple apps now take 1!  Bravo Sunny. Excited for future updates!

## Frequently asked questions about Subway Now

### What does Subway Now do?

Subway Now is a companion app for navigating the NYC subway system. It provides real-time train locations, arrival times for nearby stations, and displays the current subway service pattern on an interactive map. It aims to offer more accurate information than standard station displays.

### What are the key features of Subway Now?

Key features include live tracking of train locations, checking nearby arrival times, viewing current service patterns on a map, estimating transfer times, and receiving data-driven service alerts. Users can also save favorite stations and set customizable trip arrival alerts.

### Is Subway Now free to use?

The app is free to download and use with core features. However, advanced features like background trip tracking and trip arrival alerts require a paid subscription add-on. The app also states it has no ads.

### What platforms is Subway Now available on?

Based on the description, the app is optimized for iOS and supports iOS 26. It is designed to work even with intermittent offline viewing, which is useful underground.

### How does Subway Now help with subway navigation?

The app helps users by providing precise, real-time information about train movements and arrival times, allowing for better planning of journeys and transfers. It offers a comprehensive view of service patterns, including potential delays or bunching, enabling users to make informed decisions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-25

- Widgets! - We heard people seem to like them, so we got them too!
- Lifetime Subway Now! - We also heard that some people don't like paying for subscriptions, so you can now support the app with a one-time purchase of premium features.
- Increase text size! - We also heard some feedback that the text is sometimes too small. There's now an option to increase text size.
- New and improved subway map!
- Renamed 149 St–Hostos station
- Trip Tracker will now display estimated time to your origin station in addition to destination station (requires Subway Now+ subscription)
- Other bug fixes and user experience improvements

### 1.7.13 — 2026-07-16

- Improved navigation from Trips to Stations
- User experience refinements
- Subscribe to Subway Now+ to choose a custom app icon, including one with 2026 Champions colors

### 1.7.12 — 2026-06-07

- Go New York, Go New York, GO!

### 1.7.11 — 2026-06-06

- Go New York, Go New York, GO!

### 1.7.10 — 2026-05-26

- User experience refinements and bug fixes

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