Best Third Rail alternatives: apps like Third Rail: nyc transit times

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Updated November 2026

Third Rail is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 7+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Third Rail

Subway Run Subway Times#2

Subway Run Subway Times by Daniel DeStefano

Walk or Run? Smart NYC Transit
Strong Contender
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5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app analyzes real-time transit data and your walking speed to tell you whether to walk or run to catch your next subway train. It provides complete NYC subway coverage with live arrival times and service alerts, offering smart recommendations for your commute.

Subway Pro#3

Subway Pro by Wave Tech LLC

Real-time NYC subway arrivals
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Get real-time NYC subway arrival times instantly. This app shows you the closest stations and accurate train countdowns. Save your favorite stations for quick access.

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Uptown Subway Times in NYC
Uptown Subway Times in NYC
Uptown Subway Times in NYC
by Gregory Ethan Garnhart
Free

Get real-time transit information for New York City, including subways, buses, and bike docks. This location-based app provides up-to-the-minute departure times and allows you to bookmark your favorite stations and locations for quick access.

Location-based departure timesSubway, bus, and bike dock informationBookmark favorite stations and locations
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RailARA
RailARA
RailARA
by Michael Zmuda
Free
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TrainTrack: NJ Rail & Bus
TrainTrack: NJ Rail & Bus
TrainTrack: NJ Rail & Bus
Track, boarding & delay alerts
Free

This app provides real-time updates for NJ Transit trains and buses, including track assignments, boarding calls, delays, and cancellations. It offers live tracking on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, departure planning, and trip sharing.

Real-time track and boarding alertsLock Screen and Dynamic Island Live ActivitiesDeparture time planning
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Await - NYC Subway Departures
Await - NYC Subway Departures
Await - NYC Subway Departures
Live MTA subway times near you
Free

This app displays live departure times for every New York City subway line within a five-minute walk. It shows uptown and downtown directions side-by-side on a single screen, with no account or ads required. Service alerts and late-night schedules are also integrated.

Live countdowns for all subway linesUptown and downtown directions on one screenService alerts displayed directly
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