Comparison

Platform Pro vs MTA Commuter Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time train departures
  • Closest station identification
  • Active service alerts
  • Detailed alert information
  • Fast load times
  • Ad-free experience
Read full description

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

About

MTA Commuter Widgets

Get real-time subway and bus departure information for New York City. Save favorite stops, organize them into custom groups, and access information instantly via home screen widgets or Siri.

Highlights
  • Real-time MTA departures
  • Favorite stops
  • Custom stop groups
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Commuter NYC shows you real-time MTA departures in New York City. Built for NYC commuters who want a fast, clean way to check when the next subway or bus is leaving. Commuter NYC is an independent app and is not an official app from the MTA. KEY FEATURES • Real-time MTA departures for subway and bus stops in NYC • Save your favorite stops for instant access • Organize stops into custom groups • Home Screen widgets — standard and Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks • Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see MTA departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for New York commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

Screenshots

Platform Pro4 screens
MTA Commuter Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Platform Pro at 5.0 against MTA Commuter Widgets's 1.5. Platform Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MTA Commuter Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Platform Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Platform Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Platform Pro versus MTA Commuter Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform ProMTA Commuter Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReilly FreretFabrizio Demaria

Customer experience

Platform Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MTA Commuter Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Platform Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MTA Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Platform Pro free?
Platform Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTA Commuter Widgets free?
MTA Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platform Pro or MTA Commuter Widgets?
Platform Pro is rated higher. Platform Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MTA Commuter Widgets averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Platform Pro or MTA Commuter Widgets have ads?
Neither Platform Pro nor MTA Commuter Widgets shows ads.

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