NYC Proximity vs NYC Subway Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
NYC Subway Guide
Navigate the New York City subway system with detailed maps, real-time updates, and service alerts. Plan your trips easily with a user-friendly interface and access station information.
- Detailed subway maps
- User-friendly trip planning
- Real-time train schedules
- Live arrival times
- Delay notifications
- Station information
- Service alerts
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New York Subway Guide: Your Essential Travel Companion. 1. Comprehensive Subway Maps: Explore detailed and accurate maps of the New York subway system for effortless navigation. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Quickly browse routes, plan your trips with ease, and avoid the hassle of traditional maps. 3. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with live train schedules, arrival times, and delay notifications. 4. Station Information at Your Fingertips: Access detailed station maps, nearby facilities, and precise navigation assistance. 5. Service Alerts: Get updates on subway service statuses, maintenance schedules, and service interruptions to plan ahead. Enhanced Features: Discover additional tools to make your subway travel smoother and more enjoyable.
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The clearest difference is ads: NYC Proximity at none against NYC Subway Guide's shown. NYC Proximity also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NYC Subway Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NYC Proximity against 4.8 for NYC Subway Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC Proximity | NYC Subway Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Huang | 炽金 练 |
Customer experience
NYC Proximity
NYC Subway Guide
In-app purchases
NYC Proximity
No in-app purchases
NYC Subway Guide
No in-app purchases






