# Platform Pro vs MTA Commuter Widgets

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Pro | MTA Commuter Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-pro/id6446038782/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mta-commuter-widgets/id6759160383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reilly Freret](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675569152) | [Fabrizio Demaria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764471232) |

## What reviewers say

### Platform Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-pro/id6446038782)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MTA Commuter Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mta-commuter-widgets/id6759160383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


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