# NYC Subway Sounds vs Blopper!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blopper! at none against NYC Subway Sounds's 3. Blopper! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). NYC Subway Sounds's advantage is ratings volume (517 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYC Subway Sounds sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blopper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blopper! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Subway Sounds has 517 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NYC Subway Sounds ships an update every 4 months, Blopper! every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NYC Subway Sounds | Blopper! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-subway-sounds/id1508073006/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blopper/id6468388430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **517** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Later Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444959285) | [Vivi Rusli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709850023) |

## What reviewers say

### NYC Subway Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-subway-sounds/id1508073006)

Relive the iconic sounds of the New York City subway from anywhere. This app offers a collection of authentic subway audio, including announcements and track noises, perfect for enthusiasts or those nostalgic for the commute. Enjoy ambient loops, iMessage stickers, and customizable icons.

**Highlights:** Authentic subway sounds, Train ambience loop, iMessage stickers, Customizable app icon, 43 unique sounds

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bread-sized tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peanut Butter-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jam-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying subway sounds
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 👍 Great for creating videos/ambience
- 👍 Helpful for those with autism/sensory needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes/compatibility issues
- 🔍 Limited sound variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Some sounds are not clear/high quality

**Requested features**

- Add more station announcements and sound effects
- Allow users to submit their own sounds
- Add ability to download sounds as ringtones
- Expand to other transit systems (e.g. LIRR)


### Blopper!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blopper/id6468388430)

Tap colorful bubbles to pop them and increase your score. Choose between two game modes: Standard, with a timed challenge and lives, or Custom, where you control the speed and bubbles never disappear. Personalize your experience with adjustable settings.

**Highlights:** Tap to pop bubbles, Score tracking, Two game modes (Standard & Custom), Adjustable speed and appearance, Customizable volume

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NYC Subway Sounds free?

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

### Is Blopper! free?

Blopper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NYC Subway Sounds or Blopper!?

Blopper! is rated higher. NYC Subway Sounds averages 4.8 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while Blopper! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NYC Subway Sounds or Blopper! have ads?

Neither NYC Subway Sounds nor Blopper! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NYC Subway Sounds or Blopper!?

NYC Subway Sounds ships an update every 4 months, and Blopper! every 10 months. Most recently, NYC Subway Sounds was updated on November 11, 2026 and Blopper! on November 3, 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.*