# NJ Rails vs SixthBoro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SixthBoro at none against NJ Rails's 2. SixthBoro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). NJ Rails's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 20). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NJ Rails sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SixthBoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SixthBoro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NJ Rails has 152 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NJ Rails's written reviews are positive against 100% of SixthBoro's.

NJ Rails ships an update every 2 months, SixthBoro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NJ Rails | SixthBoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nj-rails/id576619127/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixthboro-realtime-path-data/id1475653914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart's Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/498061040) | [Avijeet Sachdev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475653913) |

## What reviewers say

### NJ Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nj-rails/id576619127)

Navigate the New Jersey Transit Rail System with this offline travel companion. Get live train status, find nearby stations, and access essential information like fares and advisories without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline functionality, Live train status, Nearby station finder, Interactive transit map, Advisories and fares, Train notifications and alarms, Today Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable information
- 💡 Works offline
- 🗺️ Comprehensive route details
- 📍 Accurate track information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate schedules sometimes
- 🐛 Live status not working lately
- 🐛 App not loading schedules
- 🐛 Recent updates causing issues
- 🐛 Forgets purchase history

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules are inaccurate
- Live status not working
- App shows no data for rides
- New update doesn't show track
- No schedule available

**Requested features**

- Update schedules
- Fix live status issues
- Improve accuracy of train timings
- Allow reordering entries on main screen
- Allow naming entries on main screen


### SixthBoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixthboro-realtime-path-data/id1475653914)

This app provides real-time arrival information for PATH trains, helping commuters plan their journeys. Users can set up notifications, favorite stations, and view train schedules on a map.

**Highlights:** Real-time train arrival data, Customizable notifications, Favorite stations, Interactive PATH map, Quick schedule checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NJ Rails free?

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

### Is SixthBoro free?

SixthBoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NJ Rails or SixthBoro?

SixthBoro is rated higher. NJ Rails averages 4.4 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while SixthBoro averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do NJ Rails or SixthBoro have ads?

NJ Rails shows ads; SixthBoro does not.

### Which is updated more often, NJ Rails or SixthBoro?

NJ Rails ships an update every 2 months, and SixthBoro weekly. Most recently, NJ Rails was updated on November 1, 2026 and SixthBoro on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*