Comparison

AP Transit vs Where's Crafty

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

Where's Crafty

Features
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Where's Crafty removes confusion at work locations — so nobody has to ask "where's the bathroom?" or "where do I check in?" again. You or anyone else can create an event at the shoot location representing the day's work. Inside the event, you can drop pins representing "Holding," "Crafty," "Set," "Bathrooms," and other useful locations. You can make an event public so others can open the event and add pins, password-protect it for more privacy, or restrict editing so only the event creator can make changes. Each event also has a chatbox where background actors can discuss pins and other event-related information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AP Transit4 screens
Where's Crafty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AP Transit at none against Where's Crafty's shown. Where's Crafty's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Where's Crafty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP Transit ships an update every 2 months, Where's Crafty every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AP Transit versus Where's Crafty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP TransitWhere's Crafty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr PozharovBoris Piker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AP Transit

Subscriptions2
  • AP Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AP Plus - Annual$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Where's Crafty

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is AP Transit free?
AP Transit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Where's Crafty free?
Where's Crafty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AP Transit or Where's Crafty have ads?
Where's Crafty shows ads; AP Transit does not.
Which is updated more often, AP Transit or Where's Crafty?
AP Transit ships an update every 2 months, and Where's Crafty every 2 days. Most recently, AP Transit was updated on October 22, 2026 and Where's Crafty on October 8, 2026.

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