NY Subway vs NYC Subway Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NY Subway
Access real-time MTA subway maps and status updates for New York City. View day and night maps with an intuitive interface, and stay informed about delays and breaking news via Twitter integration.
- MTA subway maps
- Real-time status updates
- Delay notifications
- Day and night map views
- Twitter integration for breaking news
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Quick access to MTA NYC subway maps, status updates, & delays. See day and night time maps in an easy to use UI. See portal into MTA's delays and breaking updates on Twitter.
NYC Subway Guide
Navigate the New York City subway system with detailed maps, real-time updates, and service alerts. Plan your trips easily with a user-friendly interface and access station information.
- Detailed subway maps
- User-friendly trip planning
- Real-time train schedules
- Live arrival times
- Delay notifications
- Station information
- Service alerts
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New York Subway Guide: Your Essential Travel Companion. 1. Comprehensive Subway Maps: Explore detailed and accurate maps of the New York subway system for effortless navigation. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Quickly browse routes, plan your trips with ease, and avoid the hassle of traditional maps. 3. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with live train schedules, arrival times, and delay notifications. 4. Station Information at Your Fingertips: Access detailed station maps, nearby facilities, and precise navigation assistance. 5. Service Alerts: Get updates on subway service statuses, maintenance schedules, and service interruptions to plan ahead. Enhanced Features: Discover additional tools to make your subway travel smoother and more enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NYC Subway Guide at 4.8 against NY Subway's 4.2. NY Subway's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
NYC Subway Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | NY Subway | NYC Subway Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Furlott | 炽金 练 |
Customer experience
NY Subway
NYC Subway Guide
In-app purchases
NY Subway
No in-app purchases
NYC Subway Guide
No in-app purchases
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