WhatTrain vs Catch It NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhatTrain
This app provides real-time subway train arrival times and service status for New York City. It displays nearby trains sorted by departure, offers detailed station schedules, and includes a subway map with accessible station highlights. The app prioritizes user privacy by not collecting location data.
- Real-time train arrival estimates
- Nearby trains sorted by departure
- Detailed station schedules
- MTA subway map
- Accessible station highlighting
- Service delay and change notifications
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WhatTrain is the subway app for New Yorkers. You already know the subway system. You just want to know *when* your train is coming. That's what WhatTrain gives you. • Open the app for a list of all the trains around you, sorted by departure time, omitting those you couldn't reach on foot. • Tap on a train to view the full schedule at its station along with walking directions. • Check the Status tab for delays or service changes. • Check the Map tab for the MTA subway map. Swipe right for other versions of the map, including one showing accessible stations. REALTIME TRAIN TIMES: WhatTrain incorporates the latest realtime information provided by the MTA. If you see "LIVE" next to a train, that is the MTA's realtime estimate based on live data. PRIVACY: WhatTrain respects your privacy. WhatTrain does not collect or retain your location information or any other personally identifying information about you (including your IP address). The app uses your location locally, and that's it. (As with any app that uses Apple's Location Services, using WhatTrain may expose your location to Apple.) For support, email support@whattrain.com or find us on Twitter (@WhatTrainNYC).
Catch It NYC
Get real-time MTA train arrival information for all routes at a glance. Easily access favorite stations, discover nearby stops, and view interactive maps with live train data. Stay updated on current subway status.
- All MTA routes supported
- Favorite stations
- Nearby stations finder
- Interactive real-time map
- Current subway status updates
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A simple app that gives you train arrival info at a glance! Features include: - All MTA Routes Supported: station routes (including transfers) displayed in an easy to navigate layout - Favorites: add and rearrange stations for quick and easy access - Nearby Stations: show the closest 5 stations with a real-time preview of routes scheduled to stop - Interactive Map: zoom in and tap on any station for realtime train info - Status: see the most current subway status Nearby Stations feature requires permission for location access Status alerts planned for a future release
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WhatTrain at none against Catch It NYC's shown. WhatTrain also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhatTrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
WhatTrain ships an update every 2 months, Catch It NYC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatTrain | Catch It NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Abdo | Ilya Krichavets |
Customer experience
WhatTrain
Catch It NYC
In-app purchases
WhatTrain
No in-app purchases
Catch It NYC
No in-app purchases





