# NextStop vs NextArrival NYC

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 (50 vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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 50 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.

NextStop ships an update monthly, NextArrival NYC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextStop | NextArrival NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstop-nyc-subway/id376416453/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextarrival-nyc/id6504049445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pliable Matter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376416456) | [Richard Hunter Howell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750763491) |

## What reviewers say

### NextStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstop-nyc-subway/id376416453)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Go-to subway info
- 👍 Reliable transit app
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Works better than MTA app
- 👍 Simple and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Not accurate anymore
- 📉 Incorrect information
- 📉 Paid for app, now ads
- 📉 Crashes frequently
- 📉 Scrolling not working

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- App closing instantly
- Scrolling not working
- Favorites deleted on update
- Favorites not saving

**Requested features**

- Update to reflect real-time 24 hours
- Develop for Android platform
- Bring back future train times option
- Bring back the clock
- Add widget for future release


### NextArrival NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextarrival-nyc/id6504049445)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 50 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 October 22, 2026 and NextArrival NYC on October 24, 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.*