SixthBoro vs NYC Proximity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SixthBoro
This app provides real-time arrival information for PATH trains, helping commuters plan their journeys. Users can set up notifications, favorite stations, and view train schedules on a map.
- Real-time train arrival data
- Customizable notifications
- Favorite stations
- Interactive PATH map
- Quick schedule checks
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Make the experience of taking the PATH train a little easier. Millions of people use the PATH trains on a monthly basis and now commuters can quickly check on when their next train will arrive. SixthBoro is the quick, clean iOS application that helps PATH riders seamlessly check on train schedules. With SixthBoro, you can now set up notifications, favorite your frequent stations, and even check the PATH map for the corresponding schedule.
NYC Proximity
Get real-time MTA subway arrival predictions as you approach stations. Discover nearby stations and make informed decisions about your commute, saving you time in New York City.
- Real-time subway arrival information
- Up-to-the-second predictions
- Discover nearby subway stations
- Stations listed by distance
- Upcoming train arrivals displayed
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Introducing NYC Proximity – Your Real-Time Subway Companion for New York City MTA. Ever found yourself arriving at the subway platform just as the train whizzes by? You could have saved time by walking faster, but now you're left waiting. Why spend precious minutes in a crowded subway station when you could be exploring the city above? Download NYC Proximity today and say goodbye to wasted time. • Receive real-time subway arrival information as you approach your favorite stations. • Access up-to-the-second predictions, ensuring you're always informed whether to hurry or take a leisurely moment for yourself, maybe with a quick coffee. • Discover nearby subway stations when you're in a new neighborhood. Stations are listed by distance, displaying upcoming train arrivals, and empowering you to make the smartest choice. Note: Continuous use of GPS in the background may significantly reduce battery life. NYC Proximity is an independent application and is not affiliated with NYC MTA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SixthBoro at 20 against NYC Proximity's 5. SixthBoro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SixthBoro against 4.8 for NYC Proximity. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SixthBoro ships an update weekly, NYC Proximity every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SixthBoro | NYC Proximity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avijeet Sachdev | Jason Huang |
Customer experience
SixthBoro
NYC Proximity
In-app purchases
SixthBoro
No in-app purchases
NYC Proximity
No in-app purchases
