NYC Next Bus vs NYC Subway Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYC Next Bus
Get real-time arrival information for NYC MTA buses and subways. This location-based app helps you find nearby stops and view routes. Save your favorite stops for quick access.
- Real-time bus and subway arrivals
- Location-based stop identification
- Route viewing
- Favorite stop saving
- Apple Watch app and complications
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NYC Next Bus shows real-time arrival predictions for New York City transit — the subway plus MTA local, limited, and express commuter buses across all five boroughs. Find nearby stops on the map, tap one for the next arrivals, and save your regular stops as favorites. Service alerts keep you posted on delays and service changes. Rebuilt from the ground up for the latest iOS, NYC Next Bus now includes a companion Apple Watch app and watch-face complication. Data provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
NYC Subway Guide
Navigate the New York City subway system with detailed maps, real-time updates, and service alerts. Plan your trips easily with a user-friendly interface and access station information.
- Detailed subway maps
- User-friendly trip planning
- Real-time train schedules
- Live arrival times
- Delay notifications
- Station information
- Service alerts
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New York Subway Guide: Your Essential Travel Companion. 1. Comprehensive Subway Maps: Explore detailed and accurate maps of the New York subway system for effortless navigation. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Quickly browse routes, plan your trips with ease, and avoid the hassle of traditional maps. 3. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with live train schedules, arrival times, and delay notifications. 4. Station Information at Your Fingertips: Access detailed station maps, nearby facilities, and precise navigation assistance. 5. Service Alerts: Get updates on subway service statuses, maintenance schedules, and service interruptions to plan ahead. Enhanced Features: Discover additional tools to make your subway travel smoother and more enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NYC Subway Guide at 4.8 against NYC Next Bus's 2.8. NYC Subway Guide also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NYC Subway Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC Next Bus | NYC Subway Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junebot, LLC | 炽金 练 |
Customer experience
NYC Next Bus
NYC Subway Guide
In-app purchases
NYC Next Bus
No in-app purchases
NYC Subway Guide
No in-app purchases
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