# Subway Plays

> Immersive audio plays for New York City subway rides. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Parmenter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-plays/id1222342752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Parmenter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183665020)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-plays/id1222342752/reviews.md

## What is Subway Plays?

Subway Plays: An App Play

Ride New York City's subway system with nothing more than a set of headphones and this app to experience the site-specific, full sensory experience of a podplay for the 7, N and L trains. Put your earbuds in place and listen to the recorded production in which every surrounding sight, smell and sound plays a supporting role in the experience. 

Subway Plays are a self-scheduled performance: you can ride the various routes at night, early in the morning, or any time in between - you choose the day and time, which then affects the experience you have.  Podplays are an emerging genre of theatre that take advantage of mobile technology to create site-specific audio-based theatrical experiences.

## Key features

- Site-specific audio plays
- Full sensory experience
- Podplay genre
- Self-scheduled performances
- Supports 7, N, and L trains

## Chart rankings

- #186 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)


## Frequently asked questions about Subway Plays

### What is Subway Plays?

Subway Plays offers site-specific, full sensory audio plays designed for specific New York City subway lines. It transforms your train ride into a unique theatrical experience using recorded productions.

### How much does Subway Plays cost?

Subway Plays is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### What subway lines does Subway Plays cover?

Subway Plays currently offers experiences for the 7, N, and L train lines in New York City. Users can enjoy these immersive audio plays on these specific routes.

### Can I use Subway Plays offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality for Subway Plays. However, as an audio-based experience, it is likely designed to be used during a subway ride where connectivity may be intermittent.

### What is a podplay?

Podplays are an emerging genre of theatre that leverage mobile technology to create site-specific, audio-based theatrical experiences. Subway Plays utilizes this innovative format.

### What devices are supported by Subway Plays?

Subway Plays is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for mobile use on Apple's iPhone devices.

### How often is Subway Plays updated?

The latest version of Subway Plays is 1.1, last updated on October 21, 2024. This indicates the app receives periodic updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new content.

### What is the age rating for Subway Plays?

Subway Plays has an age rating of 9+. This suggests the content is suitable for users aged 9 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-10-21

Updated for the latest versions of iOS

### 1.0.5 — 2021-06-14

Updates to support newer phones

### 1.0.2 — 2017-07-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved timing for L train plays
Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2017-07-07

Bug fixes and updates to plays!

### 1.0 — 2017-06-01

No release notes.

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