# ClearPathNYC vs NYC Subway Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearPathNYC at none against NYC Subway Widget's 14. ClearPathNYC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). NYC Subway Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYC Subway Widget sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ClearPathNYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYC Subway Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Subway Widget has 398 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of ClearPathNYC's written reviews are positive against 86% of NYC Subway Widget's.

ClearPathNYC ships an update every 10 months, NYC Subway Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearPathNYC | NYC Subway Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearpathnyc/id6504466227/reviews) | **[4.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-subway-widget/id6737175908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **398** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sedonami Agosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750775453) | [Hockey Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643290890) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearPathNYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearpathnyc/id6504466227)

This app provides at-risk homeless young adults in NYC with easy access to over 7,000 essential resources like housing, food, and healthcare. It features a user-friendly interface with real-time updates to help users find and connect with vital services for stability and wellness.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive resource directory, Over 7,000 essential services, User-friendly interface, Real-time updates on resource availability, Housing, food, and healthcare access, Advocacy and community involvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NYC Subway Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-subway-widget/id6737175908)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Get live MTA bus and train departure times directly on your home or lock screen. This app provides real-time transit updates for subways, buses, and commuter rail, with an offline map for easy navigation.

**Highlights:** Live departure times, Home screen widget, Lock screen widget, Offline subway map, Real-time updates, MTA, NJ PATH, LIRR, Metro North support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All Features — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| All Features — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| All Features — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| All Features — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| All Features — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| All Features — Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient commute
- 🚀 Accurate real-time updates
- 👍 Well-designed widget
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about location-based approach
- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by all

**Reported bugs**

- Scroll issue in the app

**Requested features**

- Allow users to choose favorite station
- Improve widget refresh functionality
- Offer lifetime subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearPathNYC free?

ClearPathNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NYC Subway Widget free?

NYC Subway Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClearPathNYC or NYC Subway Widget?

NYC Subway Widget is rated higher. ClearPathNYC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NYC Subway Widget averages 4.9 from 398 ratings.

### Do ClearPathNYC or NYC Subway Widget have ads?

ClearPathNYC shows ads; NYC Subway Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClearPathNYC or NYC Subway Widget?

ClearPathNYC ships an update every 10 months, and NYC Subway Widget weekly. Most recently, ClearPathNYC was updated on October 24, 2026 and NYC Subway Widget on October 25, 2026.

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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.*