Comparison

AP Transit vs BNY Shuttle

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

Head to head
About

AP Transit

This app provides a real-time digital map of the New York City subway system. It uses live data to display current and upcoming service, train locations, and station information, helping riders navigate the transit network.

Highlights
  • Real-time subway map
  • Live service updates
  • Upcoming train times
  • Train location tracking
  • Station access points
  • Transfer tunnel information
Features
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AP Transit — NYC Subway Map AP Transit is a modern, real-time map for the New York City subway, built for speed and clarity. Open it and instantly see where every train is, when it arrives, and how reliable that arrival really is — all on a smooth, animated map. WHY AP TRANSIT • 3D live map — trains move along the lines in real time, right on the map • Real-time tracking — see trains as they actually run, not just the scheduled timetable • ETA + service status — clear reliability labels on every train, so you know which arrivals to trust • Transfer-by-car map — see which car to stand in to make your transfer faster • Subway exits map — find the right exit before you step off, no guessing • In-app chat — share live updates and tips with other riders at your station MORE FEATURES • Live service status and alerts for every line, with our own delay detection alongside official MTA alerts • Save favorite stations and lines for one-tap access • Station entrances, exits, and accessibility (ADA) information • PATH train (NJ), MNR, LIRR, Ferry and JFK AirTrain coverage, not just the subway • Multiple map themes, including dark mode • Full multi-language support (English, Español, Русский, Українська, 한국어, 中文) • Built to keep working through spotty underground connections • No ads — ever Every transit feature is free. AP PLUS (OPTIONAL) AP Plus is an optional auto-renewable subscription that adds personalization — extra map themes, an alternate app icon, and a chat nickname — and helps support ongoing development. It is completely optional; nothing in the core transit experience is locked behind it. Subscription options: • AP Plus Monthly — $2.99 per month • AP Plus Yearly — $29.99 per year (about $2.50 per month) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://aptransit.co/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://aptransit.co/terms

About

BNY Shuttle

Get real-time transit bus information, including live locations, route maps, and estimated arrival times. Receive notifications for upcoming arrivals and view detailed schedules for efficient travel planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus locations
  • Routes displayed on map
  • Location-based ETAs
  • Arrival notifications
  • View route schedules
Features
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Bus route information for Airdrie Transit. This app displays real-time information for transit buses with notifications and schedules. Please be advised that the arrival times displayed on the phone app may be delayed as much as 45 seconds behind the exact position of the bus. ::: Compatibility ::: iOS 8.0 or higher is required. ::: Support ::: Please e-mail us at support@peaktransit.com with any issues or questions. ::: Features ::: • Real-time location of the buses • Routes displayed on the map • Bus location-based ETAs • Arrival notifications • View Route Schedules ::: Notes ::: The ETA algorithm that automatically adjusts for seasonal route and schedule changes. However, the app needs 24 hours to refresh these changes within it's memory. Please contact us if you notice any (consistently) odd behavior.

Screenshots

AP Transit4 screens
BNY Shuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AP Transit at 94% against BNY Shuttle's 0%. AP Transit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (103 vs 7). BNY Shuttle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. AP Transit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BNY Shuttle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AP Transit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AP Transit has 103 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of AP Transit's written reviews are positive against 0% of BNY Shuttle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP Transit ships an update every 2 months, BNY Shuttle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AP Transit versus BNY Shuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP TransitBNY Shuttle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better2.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr PozharovBishop Peak Technology, Inc

Customer experience

AP Transit

All ratings103 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

BNY Shuttle

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AP Transit

Subscriptions2
  • AP Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AP Plus - Annual$29.991 Year
None

BNY Shuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AP Transit free?
AP Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BNY Shuttle free?
BNY Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AP Transit or BNY Shuttle?
AP Transit is rated higher. AP Transit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while BNY Shuttle averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.
Do AP Transit or BNY Shuttle have ads?
Neither AP Transit nor BNY Shuttle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AP Transit or BNY Shuttle?
AP Transit ships an update every 2 months, and BNY Shuttle every 3 weeks. Most recently, AP Transit was updated on October 22, 2026 and BNY Shuttle on October 24, 2026.

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