Comparison

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map vs AP Transit

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

Head to head
About

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map

This app helps you find the best place to stand on the subway platform to be closest to your exit when the train arrives. It provides official MTA maps and detailed diagrams to save you time on every trip. Works offline, even without phone service.

Highlights
  • Plan optimal train car position
  • Official MTA subway and bus maps
  • Manhattan street map with destinations
  • Exit diagrams showing door locations
  • Information on exit hours
  • Offline functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Exit Strategy literally shaves minutes off every subway trip. Imagine the subway train pulls into your destination and you're DIRECTLY in front of the exit...every time! This app eliminates the guesswork from your ride, making your life easier and faster...and all for less than the cost of a roundtrip subway ride! Plan where to stand and shave minutes off your trip! Exit Strategy NYC has been praised by NYTimes, NY Post, NY Mag, Gizmodo, Wired and more. Try it and you'll quickly see why it's a MUST-HAVE for New Yorkers & savvy visitors too. (Works offline in the subway, no internet required) ___________________________________________________ Summary of Features: - Official MTA subway map (zoomable, scrollable and interactive!) - Official MTA Bus Maps for all five boroughs - Comprehensive MAP OF MANHATTAN showing address ranges and popular destinations created from the official MTA Neighborhood Maps. (Works offline when other map apps don't!) - Exit Strategy diagrams help you plan where to stand ("Should I be at the front or back of train?"). Literally shaves minutes off every trip! - Diagrams include locations of exits, transfer spots, and elevators, in most cases down to the optimal DOOR! - Diagrams show the hours for exits that close. - NO PHONE SERVICE OR INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED; use it on the subway! ======================================= All subway, bus, and street maps are property of the MTA.

About

AP Transit

This app provides a real-time digital map of the New York City subway system. It uses live data to display current and upcoming service, train locations, and station information, helping riders navigate the transit network.

Highlights
  • Real-time subway map
  • Live service updates
  • Upcoming train times
  • Train location tracking
  • Station access points
  • Transfer tunnel information
Features
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AP Transit — NYC Subway Map AP Transit is a modern, real-time map for the New York City subway, built for speed and clarity. Open it and instantly see where every train is, when it arrives, and how reliable that arrival really is — all on a smooth, animated map. WHY AP TRANSIT • 3D live map — trains move along the lines in real time, right on the map • Real-time tracking — see trains as they actually run, not just the scheduled timetable • ETA + service status — clear reliability labels on every train, so you know which arrivals to trust • Transfer-by-car map — see which car to stand in to make your transfer faster • Subway exits map — find the right exit before you step off, no guessing • In-app chat — share live updates and tips with other riders at your station MORE FEATURES • Live service status and alerts for every line, with our own delay detection alongside official MTA alerts • Save favorite stations and lines for one-tap access • Station entrances, exits, and accessibility (ADA) information • PATH train (NJ), MNR, LIRR, Ferry and JFK AirTrain coverage, not just the subway • Multiple map themes, including dark mode • Full multi-language support (English, Español, Русский, Українська, 한국어, 中文) • Built to keep working through spotty underground connections • No ads — ever Every transit feature is free. AP PLUS (OPTIONAL) AP Plus is an optional auto-renewable subscription that adds personalization — extra map themes, an alternate app icon, and a chat nickname — and helps support ongoing development. It is completely optional; nothing in the core transit experience is locked behind it. Subscription options: • AP Plus Monthly — $2.99 per month • AP Plus Yearly — $29.99 per year (about $2.50 per month) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://aptransit.co/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://aptransit.co/terms

Screenshots

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map4 screens
AP Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AP Transit at Free against Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map's $3.99. AP Transit also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 84%). Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

AP Transit is free to download; Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map costs $3.99 up front. AP Transit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map against 4.8 for AP Transit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 104 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map's written reviews are positive against 94% of AP Transit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map ships an update every 8 months, AP Transit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map versus AP Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExit Strategy NYC Subway MapAP Transit
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (197 ratings)4.8 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197 — better104
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJWeg Ventures LLCAleksandr Pozharov

Customer experience

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map

All ratings197 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.3%

AP Transit

All ratings103 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and requests

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AP Transit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank white screen after update
  • Persistent background location tracking
  • Menu item to resize widgets greyed out

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add bus tracking
  • Option to track a single line
  • Larger widget option
  • Show uptown/downtown direction on widget

In-app purchases

None

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AP Transit

Subscriptions2
  • AP Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AP Plus - Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map free?
Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AP Transit free?
AP Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map or AP Transit?
AP Transit is rated higher. Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map averages 4.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while AP Transit averages 4.8 from 104 ratings.
Do Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map or AP Transit have ads?
Neither Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map nor AP Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map or AP Transit?
Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map ships an update every 8 months, and AP Transit every 2 months. Most recently, Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map was updated on November 10, 2026 and AP Transit on November 8, 2026.

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