# KickMap NYC+ vs Subway Time NYC

The clearest difference is price: Subway Time NYC at Free against KickMap NYC+'s $3.99. Subway Time NYC also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 128). KickMap NYC+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Subway Time NYC is free to download; KickMap NYC+ costs $3.99 up front. Subway Time NYC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KickMap NYC+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for KickMap NYC+ against 4.7 for Subway Time NYC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Time NYC has 15K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 82% positive.

KickMap NYC+ ships an update every 2 months, Subway Time NYC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickMap NYC+ | Subway Time NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickmap-nyc-plus/id364438839/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-time-nyc/id1437971697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KICK Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/285668272) | [Rohan Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437971696) |

## What reviewers say

### KickMap NYC+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickmap-nyc-plus/id364438839)

Navigate the NYC subway system with ease, day or night. This app provides clear maps, real-time service advisories, and offline directions to help you plan your commute and reach your destination confidently.

**Highlights:** 24-hour Day/Night subway maps, Offline map and directions, Real-time service advisories, Trip planning with station/street address input, Station information with live arrival times, Built-in compass and GPS locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful design
- 👍 Great NYC subway map
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Accurate arrival times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Confusing to use for some
- 👎 Sometimes inaccurate
- 👎 Not intuitive for visitors
- 👎 Arrival times not always updating
- 👎 Bundle offer was useless

**Reported bugs**

- Arrival times not updating
- Zooming into maps causes them to move
- App broken on new iPad with graphical glitches
- Black squares when zooming on iPad, iPhone, iPod
- Map out of date

**Requested features**

- San Francisco, Paris, LA versions
- Station departure boards
- Line status widget
- More detailed push notifications
- Way to set arrival time instead of departure time


### Subway Time NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-time-nyc/id1437971697)

Get real-time subway and bus arrival information directly from the MTA feed. Features include home and lock screen widgets, service alerts, live tracking, and offline maps. Supports Apple Watch for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Real-time arrival times, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Favorites list, Service alerts, Live train/bus tracking, Offline maps, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Focused and intuitive
- 🚀 Accurate train times
- 👍 Convenient features like favorites and subway map
- 🚀 Helpful widgets for home screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not showing live feed
- 🐛 Inaccurate train times in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Train times not updating after a few minutes
- 7 train times not showing

**Requested features**

- Add express station indicators
- Show connecting train lines at major stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickMap NYC+ free?

KickMap NYC+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subway Time NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KickMap NYC+ or Subway Time NYC?

KickMap NYC+ is rated higher. KickMap NYC+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Subway Time NYC averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do KickMap NYC+ or Subway Time NYC have ads?

Neither KickMap NYC+ nor Subway Time NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KickMap NYC+ or Subway Time NYC?

KickMap NYC+ ships an update every 2 months, and Subway Time NYC every 5 days. Most recently, KickMap NYC+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Subway Time NYC on October 25, 2026.

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