Comparison

NextStop vs NextArrival NYC

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

Head to head
About

NextStop

Get real-time NYC subway arrival times and service alerts. Quickly find the next train based on your location or favorite stations. Plan your quickest route with the official MTA map and advisories.

Highlights
  • Real-time train arrival countdowns
  • Favorite station management
  • Nearby station stop information
  • Official MTA subway map integration
  • MTA service alerts and advisories
Features
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NextStop is the app for New York City Subway riders who don’t like to waste a minute. At a quick glance, it tells you when the next train is scheduled to arrive based on your current location, selected station, or pre-defined favorites. With this information in hand, it’s easy to figure out the quickest route between point A and point B. A green dot indicates that the countdown is based on a recent, realtime location of the train. A gray dot indicates that the countdown is based on MTA timetables (pre-published schedules). See the help screen for more details. Features: - Displays your favorite stations based on time of day (morning commute, evening commute, etc.). - Shows upcoming stops at all stations near your current location. - Shows upcoming stops (including times) for selected train. - Includes the official MTA map. Clicking a station displays upcoming stops for that station. - Allows browsing of lines and stations to find next stop for any train. - Displays MTA service alerts (delays, service changes) and advisories (planned work, etc). NextStop is officially licensed by the MTA and all graphics are used with permission. NextStop uses the Apple Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NextArrival NYC

Get real-time NYC subway arrival times and service alerts instantly. This app automatically finds nearby stations and allows easy searching for specific locations, offering a simple and fast way to stay informed about your commute.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival times
  • Live service alerts
  • Nearby station detection
  • Station search functionality
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Fast access to subway info
Features
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NextArrival NYC is the fastest and simplest way to check NYC subway times and service alerts. No navigation, no fuss—just the info you need, when you need it. Key Features: • Real-Time Arrival: View the next arrival times for your station instantly. • Service Alerts: Stay updated with live delays and disruptions. • Nearby Stations: Automatically find the closest subway station. • Station Search: Easily search for specific subway stations. • User-Friendly: Intuitive design for a seamless experience. Why NextArrival NYC? • Simplicity: No need to set destinations—just open the app for info. • Speed: Quickly access essential subway details. • Reliability: Accurate, real-time data for informed decisions. • Efficiency: Save time and reduce stress with precise arrival info.

Screenshots

NextStop4 screens
NextArrival NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextArrival NYC at 100% against NextStop's 45%. NextArrival NYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). NextStop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 6). 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. NextStop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. NextArrival NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextArrival NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextStop has 49 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of NextStop's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextArrival NYC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextStop ships an update monthly, NextArrival NYC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NextStop versus NextArrival NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextStopNextArrival NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (49 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPliable Matter LLCRichard Hunter Howell

Customer experience

NextStop

All ratings49 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral15.7%
Negative39.8%

NextArrival NYC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NextStop

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$9.991 Year
None

NextArrival NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextStop free?
NextStop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextArrival NYC free?
NextArrival NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextStop or NextArrival NYC?
NextArrival NYC is rated higher. NextStop averages 3.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while NextArrival NYC averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NextStop or NextArrival NYC have ads?
NextStop shows ads; NextArrival NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, NextStop or NextArrival NYC?
NextStop ships an update monthly, and NextArrival NYC every 11 months. Most recently, NextStop was updated on July 5, 2026 and NextArrival NYC on June 7, 2026.

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