Platform Pro vs Subway Pro
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
Subway Pro
Get real-time NYC subway arrival times instantly. This app shows you the closest stations and accurate train countdowns. Save your favorite stations for quick access.
- Real-time arrival times
- Nearby station finder
- Minute-by-minute countdowns
- Favorite stations
- Privacy-focused location use
- No sign-up required
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Subway Pro gives you instant access to real-time NYC subway arrival times, right when you need them. For regular Subway riders, not tourists. NEARBY STATIONS: Open the app and immediately see the 4 closest subway stations to your current location. No scrolling through endless lists, just the trains that matter to you right now.Subway Pro gives you instant access to real-time NYC subway arrival times, right when you need them. REAL-TIME ARRIVALS: Get accurate arrival times pulled directly from the official MTA data feeds. See exactly when your train is coming with minute-by-minute countdowns that update automatically. FAVORITES: Tap the star to save your most-used stations. Your favorites always appear at the top of your list, no matter where you are in the city. PRIVACY FIRST: Your location is only used to find nearby stations. We don't track you, store your data, or require any sign-up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Subway Pro at 3 against Platform Pro's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | Platform Pro | Subway Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reilly Freret | Wave Tech LLC |
Customer experience
Platform Pro
Subway Pro
In-app purchases
Platform Pro
No in-app purchases
Subway Pro
No in-app purchases
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