Comparison

Catch It NYC vs HitchHive

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

Head to head
About

Catch It NYC

Get real-time MTA train arrival information for all routes at a glance. Easily access favorite stations, discover nearby stops, and view interactive maps with live train data. Stay updated on current subway status.

Highlights
  • All MTA routes supported
  • Favorite stations
  • Nearby stations finder
  • Interactive real-time map
  • Current subway status updates
Features
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A simple app that gives you train arrival info at a glance! Features include: - All MTA Routes Supported: station routes (including transfers) displayed in an easy to navigate layout - Favorites: add and rearrange stations for quick and easy access - Nearby Stations: show the closest 5 stations with a real-time preview of routes scheduled to stop - Interactive Map: zoom in and tap on any station for realtime train info - Status: see the most current subway status Nearby Stations feature requires permission for location access Status alerts planned for a future release

About

HitchHive

Features
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Meet people nearby. Make friends in real life. HitchHive helps you connect with people around you through spontaneous activities, group chats, and local communities. Whether you’re new in town, traveling solo, bored at home, or just looking for people to do something with, HitchHive makes it easy to turn “I have nothing planned” into “I just met some great people.” CREATE & JOIN ACTIVITIES Want to grab coffee, go for a walk, visit a market, try a restaurant, play a sport, or explore the city? Create an activity and let nearby people join you. Or browse what’s happening around you and jump into something that fits your mood. From casual hangouts to spontaneous adventures, HitchHive helps you meet people naturally. MEET PEOPLE NEARBY Discover people around you who are also open to meeting up. Browse profiles, see shared interests, and connect with people who want to make friends, explore, or simply do something together. Your next friend might be just around the corner. JOIN LOCAL HIVES Each city has its own Hive: a community space where people can share plans, organize meetups, ask for recommendations, and connect with others nearby. Whether you’ve lived there for years or just arrived, HitchHive helps you feel part of the local scene. CHAT & COORDINATE Every activity has a group chat, so everyone can coordinate easily before meeting. No awkward planning, no endless back-and-forth. Just join, chat, and meet. MAKE FRIENDS THROUGH REAL EXPERIENCES HitchHive is built around doing things together. Instead of swiping endlessly, you meet people through shared activities, local plans, and spontaneous moments. Because friendships are easier to build when you actually meet. KEY FEATURES • Create activities for nearby people to join • Join spontaneous meetups around you • Discover people nearby • Group chats for each activity • Local city communities • Profiles with interests and travel style • Plan trips and find people heading to the same place • Meet people naturally through shared experiences WHO IS HITCHHIVE FOR? → People who want to make new friends nearby → Solo travelers looking for company → Expats and newcomers in a city → Digital nomads seeking community → Locals who want to do more spontaneous activities → Anyone tired of waiting for plans to happen HitchHive turns nearby strangers into real-life friends. Privacy policy: https://hitchhive.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://hitchhive.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Catch It NYC4 screens
HitchHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch It NYC at none against HitchHive's 1. HitchHive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HitchHive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Catch It NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch It NYC ships an update every 3 months, HitchHive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Catch It NYC versus HitchHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatch It NYCHitchHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya KrichavetsMACCUS

In-app purchases

None

Catch It NYC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HitchHive

Subscriptions1
  • HitchHive Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Catch It NYC free?
Catch It NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HitchHive free?
HitchHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Catch It NYC or HitchHive have ads?
Catch It NYC shows ads; HitchHive does not.
Which is updated more often, Catch It NYC or HitchHive?
Catch It NYC ships an update every 3 months, and HitchHive every 3 days. Most recently, Catch It NYC was updated on October 24, 2026 and HitchHive on October 9, 2026.

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