# Transit vs Catch It NYC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catch It NYC at 100% against Transit's 63%. Catch It NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Transit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (44 vs 8). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transit sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Catch It NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catch It NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transit has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Transit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catch It NYC's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transit | Catch It NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-trip-planner/id430848814/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-it-nyc/id1596590047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [circlegate](https://appshunter.io/developer/416328630) | [Ilya Krichavets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596590049) |

## What reviewers say

### Transit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transit-trip-planner/id430848814)

Plan your public transport journeys offline with this app. Get detailed route suggestions, including transfers and departure times, for numerous cities in the US, Canada, and Europe. View routes on a map and receive schedule update notifications.

**Highlights:** Offline trip planning, Route suggestions with transfers, Departure and arrival times, View routes on map, Schedule update notifications, Search routes by map, Advanced search parameters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| City timetable | $1.99 | one-time |
| NYC - NYCT Subway Premium for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |
| Czech data package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Denver - RTD Premium for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - CTA Premium for 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| Czech, Slovak and Europian trains package | $5.99 | one-time |
| NYC - NYCT Subway | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - CTA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia - SEPTA | $9.99 | one-time |
| Denver - RTD | $9.99 | one-time |
| NYC Discount Package Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate schedules
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Offline access
- 💡 Saved locations
- 👍 Intuitive route planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable route information
- 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
- 👎 Confusing navigation
- 👎 Lack of real-time updates
- 👎 Premium features required

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- No routes found error
- Incorrect transfer information
- Outdated schedule data

**Requested features**

- Integration with address book
- Real-time service alerts
- Ability to browse schedules
- Custom labels for saved locations
- Improved map integration


### Catch It NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-it-nyc/id1596590047)

Get real-time MTA train arrival information for all routes at a glance. Easily access favorite stations, discover nearby stops, and view interactive maps with live train data. Stay updated on current subway status.

**Highlights:** All MTA routes supported, Favorite stations, Nearby stations finder, Interactive real-time map, Current subway status updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transit free?

Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catch It NYC free?

Catch It NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transit or Catch It NYC?

Catch It NYC is rated higher. Transit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Catch It NYC averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Transit or Catch It NYC have ads?

Catch It NYC shows ads; Transit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transit or Catch It NYC?

Transit ships an update every 3 months, and Catch It NYC every 3 months. Most recently, Transit was updated on October 18, 2026 and Catch It NYC on October 13, 2026.

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