# Train Delay NYC vs NY Subway

The clearest difference is rating: NY Subway at 4.2 against Train Delay NYC's 3.2. NY Subway also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Train Delay NYC's advantage is ratings volume (193 vs 12). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Delay NYC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NY Subway asks for nothing beyond the download.

NY Subway holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Delay NYC has 193 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Train Delay NYC's written reviews are positive against 100% of NY Subway's.

Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, NY Subway every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Delay NYC | NY Subway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-delay-nyc/id384027573/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-subway/id1252863434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Bossak](https://appshunter.io/developer/373073031) | [Joseph Furlott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252863433) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Delay NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-delay-nyc/id384027573)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Long Island Rail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Metro North | $0.99 | one-time |
| NYC Bus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| LIRR, MNR & Bus | $2.99 | one-time |


### NY Subway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-subway/id1252863434)

Access real-time MTA subway maps and status updates for New York City. View day and night maps with an intuitive interface, and stay informed about delays and breaking news via Twitter integration.

**Highlights:** MTA subway maps, Real-time status updates, Delay notifications, Day and night map views, Twitter integration for breaking news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Delay NYC free?

Train Delay NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NY Subway free?

NY Subway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Train Delay NYC or NY Subway?

NY Subway is rated higher. Train Delay NYC averages 3.2 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while NY Subway averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Train Delay NYC or NY Subway have ads?

Train Delay NYC shows ads; NY Subway does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Delay NYC or NY Subway?

Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, and NY Subway every 2 days. Most recently, Train Delay NYC was updated on October 14, 2026 and NY Subway on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*