Comparison

Train Delay NYC vs Speedometer App 2

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

Head to head
About

Train Delay NYC

Get real-time delay information for NYC subways, Long Island Rail, Metro North, and NYC buses. See countdown clocks for specific lines and locate nearby stations with official MTA maps. Quickly access detailed service status for your commute.

Highlights
  • Real-time delay information
  • Countdown clocks for select lines
  • Status for all NYC transit
  • Nearby subway station finder
  • Official MTA maps
Features
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After 10+ years, Train Delay NYC has a completely new UI! The simplest way to find out if your NYC Subway, Long Island Rail, Metro North or NYC Bus is delayed and find the trains near you. Features: - Know when your next train is coming with countdown clocks. Only on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and L lines. - Find the status for every NYC Subway, Long Island Rail, Metro North or NYC Bus - See subway stations near you - Official MTA maps Use: - Tap train logo to get detailed info Please contact me if you're having problems or if you have any suggestions on how to improve the app.

About

Speedometer App 2

Features
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This application helps to calculate the average velocity over a given distance. Use this to measure e.g. your walking and running speed or to calibrate your car speedometer. It doesn't use GPS so it works on the iPod Touch as well. How to use: 1. Find a known distance and enter it into the Distance field. 2. Get ready and press Start when you are at the start point. 3. The time and the calculated speed are updated live during measurement. 4. Press Stop when you reach the end point. 5. Press Reset when you want to start again or Continue when want to go on and add to your current values or Resume when you want to go on without changing your start time. You can change the distance during or after measurement. It keeps a history list of your old measurements. Everytime you press Stop the current values are added to the history. You can email the history data for further processing and remove data entries from the history. Apple Watch Features: - speed calculation - toggle between mph and km/h - history list of old measurements - uses the current distance from the connected phone - watch app and glance interface for a quick lookup New in 2.0 - saves current status and history list - Resume and Continue - Apple Watch version - modern design

Screenshots

Train Delay NYC4 screens
Speedometer App 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Train Delay NYC at Free against Speedometer App 2's $0.99. Train Delay NYC also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). Speedometer App 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Train Delay NYC is free to download; Speedometer App 2 costs $0.99 up front. Train Delay NYC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Speedometer App 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, Speedometer App 2 every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Delay NYC versus Speedometer App 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Delay NYCSpeedometer App 2
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.2 (193 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings193 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott BossakPiet Jonas

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Delay NYC

One-time5
  • Long Island Rail$0.99
  • Metro North$0.99
  • NYC Bus$0.99
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  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • LIRR, MNR & Bus$2.99
None

Speedometer App 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Delay NYC free?
Train Delay NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer App 2 free?
Speedometer App 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Delay NYC or Speedometer App 2 have ads?
Train Delay NYC shows ads; Speedometer App 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Delay NYC or Speedometer App 2?
Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer App 2 every 20 months. Most recently, Train Delay NYC was updated on September 27, 2026 and Speedometer App 2 on September 24, 2026.

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