The Official MTA App vs FutureForest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Official MTA App
Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. This app provides live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and a customer service chat. Save frequently used routes for quick access to updates and planned service changes.
- Real-time arrival boards
- Service status updates
- System maps
- Live customer service chat
- Save favorite routes
- Elevator and escalator outage info
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Get live transit updates straight from the source. The official MTA app is the best way to get real-time arrival info for subways and buses, plus service status updates, maps, a live customer service chat, and more. • Know exactly when the next train or bus is coming with our up-to-the-minute arrival board for every station and stop in the system. • Reliable real-time information from the MTA, with a new Status tab to quickly see on any service issues. • Save a subway line or bus route for easy and quick access to arrival info and status updates for your frequently used stops and stations. • See real-time service updates, planned service changes, and information about elevator and escalator outages. • Our live customer service chat connects you with an MTA employee who can help you with your ride. The MTA app is built by MTA riders for MTA riders. We update the app regularly based on your feedback.
FutureForest
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Future Forest connects you with reforestation projects in your area and makes it easy to take real action for the planet - whether you're a nature enthusiast or a project manager on the ground. Explore & Discover Browse featured planting projects near you, see how many trees have been planted, and find nearby trees on an interactive map. Curious about a specific tree? Just scan its QR code and instantly access its species, location, and full history. Stay in the Loop Never miss a community planting event or project announcement. The home feed highlights upcoming events with dates, times, and locations so you can show up and make a difference. Manage Trees in the Field Authorized managers and admins get a powerful dashboard to keep projects running smoothly: - Register new trees with GPS coordinates, photos, and species details. - Log watering sessions by selecting trees directly on the map. - Report issues — disease, damage, or missing trees — with pinpoint accuracy. - Update tree status in bulk from a convenient map view. Works Offline No signal in the forest? No problem. Future Forest stores your work locally and automatically syncs it when you're back online, so you never lose data. Why Future Forest? - Free to use — no ads, no hidden fees. - Built by GreenTwin, a non-profit dedicated to transparent environmental action. - Real impact you can see: every tree you plant or care for is tracked and verifiable. Download Future Forest today and help build the forests of tomorrow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: The Official MTA App at #77 against FutureForest's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Official MTA App | FutureForest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #77 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Catalin-Andrei BORA |
Bugs and requests
The Official MTA App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Favorites disappearing after updates
- Inconsistent display of uptown/downtown directions
- Inability to view route options from current location
Requested features
4 requests- Add widget for favorite stations
- Improve bus tracking and real-time location
- Simplify navigation and reduce number of taps
- Restore previous app's functionality
FutureForest
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Official MTA App
No in-app purchases
FutureForest
No in-app purchases








