Comparison

NYC Proximity vs MyStation NYC

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

Head to head
About

NYC Proximity

Get real-time MTA subway arrival predictions as you approach stations. Discover nearby stations and make informed decisions about your commute, saving you time in New York City.

Highlights
  • Real-time subway arrival information
  • Up-to-the-second predictions
  • Discover nearby subway stations
  • Stations listed by distance
  • Upcoming train arrivals displayed
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Introducing NYC Proximity – Your Real-Time Subway Companion for New York City MTA. Ever found yourself arriving at the subway platform just as the train whizzes by? You could have saved time by walking faster, but now you're left waiting. Why spend precious minutes in a crowded subway station when you could be exploring the city above? Download NYC Proximity today and say goodbye to wasted time. • Receive real-time subway arrival information as you approach your favorite stations. • Access up-to-the-second predictions, ensuring you're always informed whether to hurry or take a leisurely moment for yourself, maybe with a quick coffee. • Discover nearby subway stations when you're in a new neighborhood. Stations are listed by distance, displaying upcoming train arrivals, and empowering you to make the smartest choice. Note: Continuous use of GPS in the background may significantly reduce battery life. NYC Proximity is an independent application and is not affiliated with NYC MTA.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time subway arrival times
  • Nearby station arrivals
  • Favorite station saving
  • Widget support
  • Up to 6 train arrivals displayed
Features
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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

Screenshots

NYC Proximity4 screens
MyStation NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Proximity at 100% against MyStation NYC's 50%. NYC Proximity also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). MyStation NYC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyStation NYC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. NYC Proximity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyStation NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Proximity has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of NYC Proximity's written reviews are positive against 50% of MyStation NYC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYC Proximity ships an update every 9 days, MyStation NYC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NYC Proximity versus MyStation NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYC ProximityMyStation NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason HuangMichael Colman

Customer experience

NYC Proximity

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyStation NYC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

NYC Proximity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyStation NYC

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is NYC Proximity free?
NYC Proximity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyStation NYC free?
MyStation NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NYC Proximity or MyStation NYC?
MyStation NYC is rated higher. NYC Proximity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MyStation NYC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NYC Proximity or MyStation NYC have ads?
Neither NYC Proximity nor MyStation NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NYC Proximity or MyStation NYC?
NYC Proximity ships an update every 9 days, and MyStation NYC every 5 days. Most recently, NYC Proximity was updated on September 9, 2026 and MyStation NYC on September 10, 2026.

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