NextArrival NYC vs Greenpoint Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NextArrival NYC
Get real-time NYC subway arrival times and service alerts instantly. This app automatically finds nearby stations and allows easy searching for specific locations, offering a simple and fast way to stay informed about your commute.
- Real-time arrival times
- Live service alerts
- Nearby station detection
- Station search functionality
- Intuitive user interface
- Fast access to subway info
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NextArrival NYC is the fastest and simplest way to check NYC subway times and service alerts. No navigation, no fuss—just the info you need, when you need it. Key Features: • Real-Time Arrival: View the next arrival times for your station instantly. • Service Alerts: Stay updated with live delays and disruptions. • Nearby Stations: Automatically find the closest subway station. • Station Search: Easily search for specific subway stations. • User-Friendly: Intuitive design for a seamless experience. Why NextArrival NYC? • Simplicity: No need to set destinations—just open the app for info. • Speed: Quickly access essential subway details. • Reliability: Accurate, real-time data for informed decisions. • Efficiency: Save time and reduce stress with precise arrival info.
Greenpoint Transit
Track MTA subway and bus times in real-time for the Greenpoint area. Get live updates to plan your commute efficiently within Brooklyn.
- Real-time MTA tracking
- Subway and bus information
- Focus on Greenpoint neighborhood
- Live commute updates
- Brooklyn transit
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MTA realtime subway and bus tracker for the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Greenpoint Transit at monthly against NextArrival NYC's every 11 months. NextArrival NYC's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.7). On price, rating, ads 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 — 5.0 for NextArrival NYC against 5.0 for Greenpoint Transit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextArrival NYC has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NextArrival NYC ships an update every 11 months, Greenpoint Transit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextArrival NYC | Greenpoint Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Hunter Howell | Speedi IT Corp |
Customer experience
NextArrival NYC
Greenpoint Transit
In-app purchases
NextArrival NYC
No in-app purchases
Greenpoint Transit
No in-app purchases
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