Comparison

eCall by Otis Elevator Co vs MTA Commuter Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eCall by Otis Elevator Co

This app provides a smartphone interface to call elevators from anywhere within a building. It offers features for enhanced passenger convenience and allows users to search for and register with multiple buildings.

Highlights
  • Call elevator from anywhere
  • Smartphone interface
  • Enhanced passenger convenience options
  • Search and register for buildings
  • Cloud connection
Features
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YOUR PERSONAL ELEVATOR BUTTON We’ve created the eCall app to provide you with a simple, clear elevator interface for your smartphone. • Call from anywhere in the building • Cellular or internet cloud connection ACCESSIBILITY Optional long walk and extended door dwell for enhanced passenger convenience. One app. Many buildings. • Search • Register • Use Just download to get started.

About

MTA Commuter Widgets

Get real-time subway and bus departure information for New York City. Save favorite stops, organize them into custom groups, and access information instantly via home screen widgets or Siri.

Highlights
  • Real-time MTA departures
  • Favorite stops
  • Custom stop groups
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Commuter NYC shows you real-time MTA departures in New York City. Built for NYC commuters who want a fast, clean way to check when the next subway or bus is leaving. Commuter NYC is an independent app and is not an official app from the MTA. KEY FEATURES • Real-time MTA departures for subway and bus stops in NYC • Save your favorite stops for instant access • Organize stops into custom groups • Home Screen widgets — standard and Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks • Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see MTA departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for New York commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

Screenshots

eCall by Otis Elevator Co4 screens
MTA Commuter Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eCall by Otis Elevator Co at 100% against MTA Commuter Widgets's 0%. eCall by Otis Elevator Co also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MTA Commuter Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MTA Commuter Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. eCall by Otis Elevator Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eCall by Otis Elevator Co holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eCall by Otis Elevator Co has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of eCall by Otis Elevator Co's written reviews are positive against 0% of MTA Commuter Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eCall by Otis Elevator Co ships an update every 6 months, MTA Commuter Widgets every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eCall by Otis Elevator Co versus MTA Commuter Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereCall by Otis Elevator CoMTA Commuter Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtis Elevator CompanyFabrizio Demaria

Customer experience

eCall by Otis Elevator Co

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MTA Commuter Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

eCall by Otis Elevator Co

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MTA Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is eCall by Otis Elevator Co free?
eCall by Otis Elevator Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTA Commuter Widgets free?
MTA Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eCall by Otis Elevator Co or MTA Commuter Widgets?
eCall by Otis Elevator Co is rated higher. eCall by Otis Elevator Co averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MTA Commuter Widgets averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do eCall by Otis Elevator Co or MTA Commuter Widgets have ads?
Neither eCall by Otis Elevator Co nor MTA Commuter Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eCall by Otis Elevator Co or MTA Commuter Widgets?
eCall by Otis Elevator Co ships an update every 6 months, and MTA Commuter Widgets every 11 days. Most recently, eCall by Otis Elevator Co was updated on November 2, 2026 and MTA Commuter Widgets on November 5, 2026.

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