Comparison

RidePATH vs Liberty NYC

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

Head to head
About

RidePATH

This app provides real-time train departures, service alerts, and schedules for the PATH train system. Plan your trips with up-to-date information on routes and service changes. Stay informed about news and improvements to the transit service.

Highlights
  • Real-time train departures
  • Customized service alerts
  • Up-to-date service schedules
  • Trip planner
  • News and information on service changes
Features
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The PATH train is a vital connection between New Jersey and New York, serving millions of riders a year. Download the official RidePATH app for: · Real-time train departures from each station · Service alerts customized to your route and time of day pushed to your screen · Up-to-date service schedules · A trip planner that allows you to see routes based on departure/arrival time · News and information on changes and improvements to PATH Stay informed by downloading the RidePATH app today! PATH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. NOTE: Users will be prompted to accept the Port Authority Privacy Statement. Please refer to the PANYNJ Privacy Statement for data collection and use. https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/privacy-statement-mobile-applications.html Terms of use: https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/terms-of-use-and-license-mobile-apps.html

About

Liberty NYC

This official guide helps military visitors explore New York City, highlighting military-friendly businesses, landmarks, and exclusive discounts. It offers multilingual content and navigation assistance for an enhanced city experience.

Highlights
  • Military-friendly business listings
  • NYC landmarks and points of interest
  • Exclusive military discounts
  • Multilingual content
  • City navigation assistance
Features
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Liberty NYC is your official mobile guide to the greatest city in the world — built by the New York Council of the Navy League of the United States to welcome the world's military to America's 250th celebration. Whether you're a sailor on liberty, a service member from around the globe, or a visitor ready to experience everything New York has to offer, Liberty NYC puts the best of the city right in your pocket. What's inside: - Military-friendly businesses and restaurants hand-picked across Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods - NYC landmarks, points of interest, and hidden gems - Exclusive military discounts and special offers - Multilingual content so every visitor feels at home - Navigate the city with confidence — from the Financial District to Harlem and everywhere in between Built for this moment. America turns 250 this year and New York City is at the center of it all. The Navy League is proud to be your guide. Liberty NYC is developed in partnership with the United States Air Force Academy.

Screenshots

RidePATH4 screens
Liberty NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liberty NYC at 100% against RidePATH's 11%. Liberty NYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). RidePATH's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 4). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liberty NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RidePATH has 244 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of RidePATH's written reviews are positive against 100% of Liberty NYC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, Liberty NYC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RidePATH versus Liberty NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidePATHLiberty NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (244 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB80 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPort Authority of NY NJNew York Council, Navy League Of The United States, Inc.

Customer experience

RidePATH

All ratings240 ratings
Positive27.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative83.2%

Liberty NYC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RidePATH

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on recent iOS updates
  • Schedule tab not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent real-time data across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add more than 2 favorite stations
  • Integration with mobile payment options
  • Improved notifications for service disruptions
  • More detailed route and station information

Liberty NYC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RidePATH

No in-app purchases

None

Liberty NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RidePATH free?
RidePATH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liberty NYC free?
Liberty NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RidePATH or Liberty NYC?
Liberty NYC is rated higher. RidePATH averages 2.2 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Liberty NYC averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RidePATH or Liberty NYC have ads?
Neither RidePATH nor Liberty NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RidePATH or Liberty NYC?
RidePATH ships an update every 3 months, and Liberty NYC every 4 days. Most recently, RidePATH was updated on September 24, 2026 and Liberty NYC on September 12, 2026.

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