WhatTrain vs Fine Lines 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).
Fine Lines NYC
Get real-time subway countdowns for all New York City stations directly on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Access your favorite lines instantly with lock screen widgets and watch complications.
- Real-time subway countdowns
- Station countdown boards
- Lock screen widgets
- Watch complications
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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Fine Lines brings real-time subway information to your Apple Watch and iPhone. See the countdown board in all stations near you. Includes widgets for your lock screen and watch complications for 1-tap access to your favorite lines. Coded with love in Brooklyn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WhatTrain at every 2 months against Fine Lines NYC's every 4 months. WhatTrain also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WhatTrain against 4.9 for Fine Lines NYC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
WhatTrain ships an update every 2 months, Fine Lines NYC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatTrain | Fine Lines NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 4.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Abdo | Nicholas Galasso |
Customer experience
WhatTrain
Fine Lines NYC
In-app purchases
WhatTrain
No in-app purchases
Fine Lines NYC
No in-app purchases
