# Subway Time NYC vs NYC Compost

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Time NYC at 4.7 against NYC Compost's 4.0. Subway Time NYC also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 86) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). NYC Compost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Time NYC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NYC Compost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subway Time NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Time NYC has 15K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Subway Time NYC's written reviews are positive against 73% of NYC Compost's.

Subway Time NYC ships an update every 5 days, NYC Compost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Time NYC | NYC Compost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-time-nyc/id1437971697/reviews)** | [4.0 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-compost/id1596363693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohan Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437971696) | [Big Belly Solar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794416532) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Time NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-time-nyc/id1437971697)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Train times not updating after a few minutes
- 7 train times not showing

**Requested features**

- Add express station indicators
- Show connecting train lines at major stations


### NYC Compost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-compost/id1596363693)

Discover and unlock curbside compost drop-off locations across NYC. Learn about the composting program, proper bin usage, and what materials are accepted. Report any issues with the bins directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Find compost drop-off locations, Unlock curbside bins, Composting program information, How to use curbside bins, Accepted compostable materials, Report bin issues

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient composting access
- 💡 Innovative waste management
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- ✅ Reliable for many users
- 🌍 Environmentally friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches
- ❌ Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 📍 GPS inaccuracies
- ⚠️ Bins refuse to open
- 👎 "Out of service" errors

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth not recognized
- Incorrect Bluetooth error message
- App reports device offline
- Bins not unlocking
- GPS not accurate enough

**Requested features**

- Watch app integration
- Android version of the app
- Feature to count composted waste
- Report a problem feature with location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Time NYC free?

Subway Time NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NYC Compost free?

NYC Compost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Time NYC or NYC Compost?

Subway Time NYC is rated higher. Subway Time NYC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while NYC Compost averages 4.0 from 86 ratings.

### Do Subway Time NYC or NYC Compost have ads?

Neither Subway Time NYC nor NYC Compost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Time NYC or NYC Compost?

Subway Time NYC ships an update every 5 days, and NYC Compost fortnightly. Most recently, Subway Time NYC was updated on October 30, 2026 and NYC Compost on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*