# FDNY vs Transit Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Transit Tracker at Free against FDNY's $7.99. Transit Tracker also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 14.0). FDNY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Transit Tracker is free to download; FDNY costs $7.99 up front. Transit Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FDNY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transit Tracker holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FDNY has 84 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of FDNY's written reviews are positive against 64% of Transit Tracker's.

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, Transit Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FDNY | Transit Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdny/id328401678/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-tracker-mta/id984770912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [Jeffrey Hillman](https://appshunter.io/developer/852461982) |

## What reviewers say

### FDNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdny/id328401678)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simplifies managing your work schedule, including mutuals, vacations, and paydays. It also provides a directory of firehouses with map and contact information. Track overtime and special events with ease.

**Highlights:** Six-year schedule display, Mutual partner tracking, Banked mutual recording, Firehouse directory with maps, Overtime and pay tracking, Event logging, Retirement countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for FDNY chart
- 👍 Useful for schedule tracking
- 👍 Good for OT and mutuals
- 👍 Firehouse locator helpful
- 👍 Syncs with iCal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New version complicated
- 👎 Older version preferred
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 👎 Cluttered interface
- 👎 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Overtime hours not adding up
- Events not saving on calendar
- App crashes regularly
- All data lost
- New version unusable

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive user guide
- Tutorial video
- iCloud syncing
- Native iPad support
- ABCD chart for modified schedule


### Transit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-tracker-mta/id984770912)

Track MTA buses and trains in real-time using vehicle monitoring data. View route schedules, see upcoming arrivals at stops, and access origin/destination tables or map views. This unofficial app provides transit information for New York City riders.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle tracking, Track by route number, Track by stop number, Track by individual vehicle, Downloadable route schedules, View schedules on map, View schedules as tables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocker | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FDNY free?

FDNY costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transit Tracker free?

Transit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FDNY or Transit Tracker?

Transit Tracker is rated higher. FDNY averages 3.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Transit Tracker averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do FDNY or Transit Tracker have ads?

Neither FDNY nor Transit Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FDNY or Transit Tracker?

FDNY ships an update every 9 days, and Transit Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, FDNY was updated on September 12, 2026 and Transit Tracker on June 10, 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.*