Train Delay NYC vs NY Live Timetable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time delay information
- Countdown clocks for select lines
- Status for all NYC transit
- Nearby subway station finder
- Official MTA maps
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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.
NY Live Timetable
Get real-time departure information for your next transit stop in New York City. This unofficial application provides live updates to help you plan your journey efficiently.
- Real-time departure information
- Live updates for transit stops
- Unofficial NYC transit project
- iPhone and iPad compatible
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The NY Live Timetable App shows you the next departures at your stop in real-time. This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with the New York City Transit Authority.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NY Live Timetable at 4.3 against Train Delay NYC's 3.2. NY Live Timetable also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Train Delay NYC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NY Live Timetable asks for nothing beyond the download.
NY Live Timetable holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 70 respectively.
Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, NY Live Timetable every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Delay NYC | NY Live Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (193 ratings) | 4.3 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Bossak | Robin Janke |
Customer experience
Train Delay NYC
NY Live Timetable
In-app purchases
Train Delay NYC
- 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
NY Live Timetable
No in-app purchases
