# Subway Widgets — Live NYC subway + bus arrivals

> Live NYC subway and bus arrival times displayed on your home screen widget. (iPhone/iPad app by 25C LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-widgets/id6769235586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [25C LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889056430)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-widgets/id6769235586/reviews.md

## What is Subway Widgets?

Subway Widgets puts live MTA subway and bus arrivals on your iPhone home screen. No app to open, no extra taps. The widget reads the MTA's free public data feeds and surfaces the next train at whichever station is closest to you, even as you move around the city.
LIVE ARRIVALS, NO APP TO OPEN
Widgets read GTFS realtime feeds directly. The next train's minutes count down on your home screen between network refreshes. Tap once for the full station view; otherwise just glance.
FOLLOWS YOU AROUND THE CITY
Configure a widget for the 6. Walk from your apartment to Murray Hill, and the widget retargets to 33 St automatically. Same for any line, any borough.
TRUNK AWARE
NYC riders know the 4, 5, 6 share trackage. So do the N, Q, R, W. The widget knows too. Configure for any line in a trunk and it surfaces whichever sibling line gets you on a train fastest at the closest shared station.
SMART STACK SUPPORT
Add a widget for each line you ride and stack them. Swipe up and down to flick between Nearest Q, Nearest 6, Nearest L. Native iOS gesture, no buttons, no extra tap targets.
LIVE ACTIVITIES
Pin a specific train and a Live Activity counts it down on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Useful for the last few minutes before your train arrives.
SERVICE ALERTS
MTA service disruption alerts surface inline on every line and station screen. No separate alerts tab, no separate browse step.
OFFLINE MAPS
Subway map and Manhattan bus map bundled in the app. Pinch to zoom. Works without a network connection, for when the tunnel eats your signal.
WIDGET THEMES
System and Line Color are free. A growing roster of Pro themes adds different looks: Digital (LED platform sign), Mosaic (NYC subway tile), Playbill (Broadway program), MoMA (modernist blocks), HighLine (botanical), Yankees and Mets (pinstripes), Knicks (hardwood floor), Rangers (ice scratches), and Skyline (city nightscape). Every theme renders the same real time data.
ALWAYS FREE
Real time arrivals, line filtering, nearest stop widgets in all three sizes, trunk grouping, walking time estimates, Smart Stack support, refresh button, Live Activities, service alerts, deep linking from widget to detail view, and offline maps.
OPTIONAL PRO THEMES
Unlock one decorative widget theme for $1.29, any three for $2.99, or grab the All Themes Pass for $9.99 (covers every current theme plus any added in future updates). One time purchases, no subscriptions, Family Sharing supported.
No ads. No analytics. No accounts. No transit data behind a paywall.
ABOUT
Built by 25C LLC, an independent studio. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA publishes their real time data feeds free; this app consumes them honestly. iOS 18 or later required.

## Key features

- Live home screen widgets
- Automatic location detection
- Trunk line grouping
- Smart Stack support
- Live Activities for Lock Screen
- Service disruption alerts
- Offline subway and bus maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Themes Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mets Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| Playbill Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| MoMA Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| Manhattan Skyline Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| High Line Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| Knicks Theme | $1.29 | one-time |
| Sports Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arts & Culture Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| NYC Icons Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-widgets/id6769235586/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this!!!

*2026-05-19*

Has been a perfect time saver in for my morning commute, need this in SF also!

## Frequently asked questions about Subway Widgets

### Does Subway Widgets have ads?

No, Subway Widgets is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No analytics. No accounts.' It focuses on providing real-time transit data without advertisements.

### What is the price of Subway Widgets?

Subway Widgets is free to download and use. Optional Pro widget themes can be unlocked with one-time purchases, ranging from $1.29 for a single theme to $9.99 for the All Themes Pass.

### What devices does Subway Widgets support?

Subway Widgets is currently available for iPhone. The app requires iOS 18 or later.

### How often is Subway Widgets updated?

The provided data indicates the latest version was released on 2026-05-19, with the same date for the last update. This suggests a recent release or update, and future updates will likely follow to maintain functionality and add new themes.

### What are the Pro widget themes in Subway Widgets?

Pro themes offer decorative visual styles for the widgets, including Digital (LED platform sign), Mosaic (NYC subway tile), Playbill (Broadway program), MoMA (modernist blocks), HighLine (botanical), sports-themed (Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Rangers), and Skyline (city nightscape).

### Can I use Subway Widgets offline?

Yes, Subway Widgets includes offline subway and bus maps that you can pinch to zoom. This feature is useful for navigating when you lose your network signal in tunnels.

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

Subway Widgets has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and does not contain content that is generally considered inappropriate for this age group.

### How does Subway Widgets handle trunk lines?

Subway Widgets is trunk aware, meaning it understands when multiple lines share trackage (e.g., the 4, 5, 6). You can configure a widget for any line in a trunk, and it will show the fastest sibling line at the closest shared station.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-08

What's New in 1.1

Widgets now show every line at your station, not just the one you picked. At 81 St you'll see both the B and C, sorted by arrival time
Redesigned station screen with Uptown and Downtown sections, plus tappable badges to filter lines
Fresher location on the go. Refresh now finds the station closest to where you are right now
Fixed widget taps opening the wrong screen
Restored missing F train info on the 63 St corridor

### 1.0 — 2026-05-19

No release notes.

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