Train Delay NYC vs Choo Pass
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.
Choo Pass
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Know before you go. Choo Pass tracks train crossings in real time using crowdsourced reports from drivers like you. See if a train is blocking your crossing, report one when you're there, and check predictions based on historical patterns. Features: • Real-time train crossing status from nearby drivers • Report trains with one tap when you're at a crossing • Precise location verification keeps reports accurate Choo Pass+ • Predictive insights — see crossing patterns hours in advance • Save your daily crossings for quick access • All report history for crossings Choo Pass+ ($4/mo) unlocks predictions hours in advance, full crossing report history, and unlimited saved crossings. 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://choopass.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://choopass.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Choo Pass at none against Train Delay NYC's shown. Choo Pass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Choo Pass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Train Delay NYC | Choo Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (193 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Bossak | North Beam, LLC |
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
Choo Pass
- Choo Pass+7 Days trial$4.001 Month
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