Platform Pro vs MyStation NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Platform Pro
Get real-time NYC subway departure times from nearby stations and quickly check current service status. This streamlined app provides instant load times and focuses on answering essential commuter questions without ads or unnecessary features.
- Real-time train departures
- Closest station identification
- Active service alerts
- Detailed alert information
- Fast load times
- Ad-free experience
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Platform Pro is a simple, fast way to answer two questions about the NYC MTA Subway: - When is the next train departing from the closest stations? - How generally screwed-up is the train service right now? Open the app, and you'll see a list of subway departures organized by time and distance to you. Swipe left to see active service alerts, and click on an alert to get more detailed information. That's... it! A stripped-down approach means virtually instant load times, no ads or bloat, and a one-click answer to the two most common commuter questions. This app is *not* designed to replace full-featured navigation services. There's no support for trips or directions, there's no map interface, and I've included timetable info only from the MTA Subway (for now). If you're planning a complex, multi-transit route, use one of those other services. But if you know already know *where* you're going and just need to know *when*, use Platform Pro. Feel free to request features and report bugs! --Reilly
MyStation NYC
Get real-time NYC subway arrival times for nearby and favorite stations. See up to six train arrivals to plan your commute. Save up to five stations for quick access and use widgets for instant updates without opening the app.
- Real-time subway arrival times
- Nearby station arrivals
- Favorite station saving
- Widget support
- Up to 6 train arrivals displayed
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MyStation NYC gives you quick access to subway arrival times at your nearby and favorite subway stations. See up to 6 train arrival times at stations so you can better plan your trip to work or back home. Save up to 5 stations so you have access to up to date arrivals at your common stations. We've also added widget support for you to access arrival times without needing to go into the app. Why was this app made? I live near a station I use all the time, and I know it takes me 2 minutes to walk from my door to the platform. I don't typically need full navigation, but as I get my shoes on I like to know whether I have 2 mins or 10 mins to get to the station. This app gives me that information super fast. Ever been in a station and can't find the arrival boards? One tap and you'll the next train arrivals at nearby stations. Or, add a widget to see the info without needing to open the app. Live or work near a station you use daily? It's great to know before you head out whether you have 2 mins until the next train or 15 mins. Know quickly whether you need to rush out or have time to grab a coffee before the train comes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mta-station-times.onrender.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Pro at none against MyStation NYC's 1. Platform Pro also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MyStation NYC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Platform Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Platform Pro against 5.0 for MyStation NYC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Platform Pro | MyStation NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reilly Freret | Michael Colman |
Customer experience
Platform Pro
MyStation NYC
In-app purchases
Platform Pro
No in-app purchases
MyStation NYC
- Monthly Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
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