NY Live Timetable vs NextArrival NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NY Live Timetable
Get real-time departure information for your next transit stop in New York City. This unofficial application provides live updates to help you plan your journey efficiently.
- Real-time departure information
- Live updates for transit stops
- Unofficial NYC transit project
- iPhone and iPad compatible
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The NY Live Timetable App shows you the next departures at your stop in real-time. This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with the New York City Transit Authority.
NextArrival NYC
Get real-time NYC subway arrival times and service alerts instantly. This app automatically finds nearby stations and allows easy searching for specific locations, offering a simple and fast way to stay informed about your commute.
- Real-time arrival times
- Live service alerts
- Nearby station detection
- Station search functionality
- Intuitive user interface
- Fast access to subway info
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NextArrival NYC is the fastest and simplest way to check NYC subway times and service alerts. No navigation, no fuss—just the info you need, when you need it. Key Features: • Real-Time Arrival: View the next arrival times for your station instantly. • Service Alerts: Stay updated with live delays and disruptions. • Nearby Stations: Automatically find the closest subway station. • Station Search: Easily search for specific subway stations. • User-Friendly: Intuitive design for a seamless experience. Why NextArrival NYC? • Simplicity: No need to set destinations—just open the app for info. • Speed: Quickly access essential subway details. • Reliability: Accurate, real-time data for informed decisions. • Efficiency: Save time and reduce stress with precise arrival info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NextArrival NYC at 5.0 against NY Live Timetable's 4.3. NextArrival NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NY Live Timetable's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 6). 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.
NextArrival NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NY Live Timetable has 70 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NY Live Timetable ships an update every 5 weeks, NextArrival NYC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NY Live Timetable | NextArrival NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (70 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robin Janke | Richard Hunter Howell |
Customer experience
NY Live Timetable
NextArrival NYC
In-app purchases
NY Live Timetable
No in-app purchases
NextArrival NYC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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