Comparison

Train Delay NYC vs GPSTrack1

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

GPSTrack1

This application allows users to track the real-time location of various assets, including vehicles, children, and pets. It provides features like current location display and playback of historical tracking data. The app requires a compatible GPS tracking device and internet connectivity.

Highlights
  • Display current location
  • Playback history tracking
  • Real-time tracking
  • Automatic login
  • Supports various trackers
Features
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GPS Tracking App Software for iPhone, Display current location / Playback history tracking / Real time tracking etc, the user name and password is same with PC website login, it is not necessary to input website address and user name and password, the app software will login automatically, it is very easy to locate your tracker on your mobile phone. This app need work with tracking platform 999GPS and GPS tracking device (CCTR-xxx Series) together, and can be used for tracking personal or fleet car truck bus motor taxi rent vehicles etc, also can be used for tracking kids children pets workers old peoples or criminals etc. This app need visit internet, if no Wifi can be used, it will cost GPRS data charge.

Screenshots

Train Delay NYC4 screens
GPSTrack14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Delay NYC at 75% against GPSTrack1's 31%. Train Delay NYC also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (193 vs 3). GPSTrack1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Delay NYC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. GPSTrack1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Delay NYC holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Delay NYC has 193 ratings behind it against 3, 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 31% of GPSTrack1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Train Delay NYC versus GPSTrack1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Delay NYCGPSTrack1
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (193 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings193 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott Bossak国营 张

Customer experience

Train Delay NYC

All ratings193 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative33.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

GPSTrack1

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Delay NYC

One-time5
  • Long Island Rail$0.99
  • Metro North$0.99
  • NYC Bus$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • LIRR, MNR & Bus$2.99
None

GPSTrack1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Delay NYC free?
Train Delay NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPSTrack1 free?
GPSTrack1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Delay NYC or GPSTrack1?
Train Delay NYC is rated higher. Train Delay NYC averages 3.2 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while GPSTrack1 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Train Delay NYC or GPSTrack1 have ads?
Train Delay NYC shows ads; GPSTrack1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Delay NYC or GPSTrack1?
Train Delay NYC ships an update every 3 months, and GPSTrack1 every 3 months. Most recently, Train Delay NYC was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPSTrack1 on October 23, 2026.

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