Comparison

NYC Transit vs Subway Time NYC

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

Head to head
About

NYC Transit

Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train tracking
  • Arrival and stop alerts
  • Trip planner with step-by-step directions
  • Offline subway and route maps
  • One-tap 'Get Me Home' journeys
  • Customizable widgets
Features
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NYC Transit — Your All-in-One NYC Subway & Bus App Get around New York City like a local with live MTA subway, bus, and train updates — everything you need for faster, easier travel. “Finally, an NYC transit app that actually works! Live train times are accurate, delays are real, and the Get Off alert saved me more than once.” Why New Yorkers love NYC Transit: • Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train tracking • Arrival & stop alerts so you never miss your stop • Trip planner with step-by-step directions • Detailed subway & route maps (online + offline) • One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys • Customizable widgets for quick access Stay ahead of delays and service changes across the MTA Subway, LIRR, Metro-North, and NJ Transit. With real-time data, accurate arrival times, and automatic service alerts, NYC Transit keeps your commute smooth — whether you’re heading downtown or across the Hudson. From morning rush hour to late-night trips, NYC Transit helps you travel smarter. Check live arrivals, track your train or bus on the map, and get notified about reroutes, delays, or planned work before you’re caught out. Coverage Includes: • MTA Subway (All Lines A–Z, 1–7, L, S) • MTA Buses (All Boroughs) • Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) • Metro-North Railroad • NJ Transit (Buses & Trains) • PATH Trains • Roosevelt Island Tram & Staten Island Ferry Whether you’re a daily commuter or visiting NYC for the first time, NYC Transit gives you the clearest view of how the city moves. -------- What is NYC Transit? NYC Transit is a real-time travel app for New York City’s MTA Subway, buses, NJ Transit, and regional trains. It helps you plan trips, track trains and buses live, and get alerts for service changes. Does NYC Transit show live MTA subway times? Yes — it provides live MTA train arrivals, service alerts, and delay updates for all subway lines. Does it include NJ Transit? Absolutely. You can see NJ Transit trains and buses in real time, with live arrivals and trip planning across state lines. Can I use NYC Transit for the LIRR or Metro-North? Yes. NYC Transit includes live schedules, alerts, and connections for both LIRR and Metro-North Railroads. Does it show service alerts and delays? Yes — NYC Transit gives you real-time notifications for delays, diversions, planned maintenance, and weekend closures. Can I use NYC Transit offline? Yes. You can access the full subway map and saved routes even without mobile data. Will it remind me when to get off? Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you just before your stop — perfect for long rides or when you’re new to the city. Is NYC Transit free? Yes — NYC Transit is free to download and use, with optional premium features and widgets available through in-app purchases. How do I contact support? Email talk@travelwhiz.app or reach out on X (Twitter) at @trymomego. -------- Take control of your NYC commute. Download NYC Transit today and get real-time subway, bus, and train information for New York City and beyond. Privacy Policy: travelwhiz.app/privacy Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Subway Time NYC

Get real-time subway and bus arrival information directly from the MTA feed. Features include home and lock screen widgets, service alerts, live tracking, and offline maps. Supports Apple Watch for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival times
  • Home & Lock Screen widgets
  • Favorites list
  • Service alerts
  • Live train/bus tracking
  • Offline maps
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Subway Time NYC brings you real-time information about subway and bus arrivals. Features include: • Accurate, up-to-the-minute arrival times from the official MTA feed • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Favorites list for quick access • Nearby stations and bus stops • Service alerts: Easily check for delays and service changes • Subway transfers: Quickly compare arrival times when switching trains • Live tracking: See the current location, upcoming stops, and ETAs for any train or bus • Offline maps Plus: • Apple Watch support - view favorite and nearby arrivals from your wrist To contact us, please email help@nycsubwaytime.app EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Includes icons from Icons8.

Screenshots

NYC Transit4 screens
Subway Time NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subway Time NYC at none against NYC Transit's shown. Subway Time NYC also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). NYC Transit's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NYC Transit sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year and Subway Time NYC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subway Time NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of NYC Transit's written reviews are positive against 82% of Subway Time NYC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYC Transit ships an update every 2 weeks, Subway Time NYC every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NYC Transit versus Subway Time NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYC TransitSubway Time NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdamton Apps ltdRohan Mehta

Customer experience

NYC Transit

All ratings38,901 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.0%

Subway Time NYC

All ratings13,655 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.2%

User reviews

NYC Transit

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC transit
  • 👍 Provides multiple route options
  • 💡 Customizable favorites and settings
  • 🚀 Useful for tourists and new users
  • 👍 Accurate real-time information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
  • 🐛 Missing major transit stops
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
  • 🐛 Confusing interface for multi-modal trips
  • 🐛 Slow performance and glitches

Subway Time NYC

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Focused and intuitive
  • 🚀 Accurate train times
  • 👍 Convenient features like favorites and subway map
  • 🚀 Helpful widgets for home screen

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget not showing live feed
  • 🐛 Inaccurate train times in some cases

Bugs and requests

NYC Transit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Location tracking issues
  • Disappearing transit information
  • Inconsistent data between different views

Requested features

5 requests
  • Separate subway and rail information
  • Option to minimize walking
  • Improved release notes and communication
  • Voice-guided directions
  • Alerts for service changes and disruptions

Subway Time NYC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Train times not updating after a few minutes
  • 7 train times not showing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add express station indicators
  • Show connecting train lines at major stations

In-app purchases

20 purchases

NYC Transit

Subscriptions18
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.491 Year
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Secret Discount2 variants$4.991 Year
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  • PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
  • PRO Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PRO Monthly Plan$6.001 Month
  • NYC+ Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
  • NYC+ Annual7 Days trial$9.001 Year
  • NYC+ Annual$9.991 Year
  • NYC+ Annual$14.991 Year
  • NYC+ Annual$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • NYC+ Annual7 Days trial$29.001 Year
  • NYC+ Annual7 Days trial$39.001 Year
  • PRO Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.001 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$39.001 Year
  • NYC+ Annual7 Days trial$49.001 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pass$49.99
  • Lifetime Pass2 variants$89.99
2 purchases

Subway Time NYC

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is NYC Transit free?
NYC Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Time NYC free?
Subway Time NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NYC Transit or Subway Time NYC?
Subway Time NYC is rated higher. NYC Transit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Subway Time NYC averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do NYC Transit or Subway Time NYC have ads?
NYC Transit shows ads; Subway Time NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, NYC Transit or Subway Time NYC?
NYC Transit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Subway Time NYC every 5 days. Most recently, NYC Transit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Subway Time NYC on September 24, 2026.

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