# NYC Subway Widget vs Commuter Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: NYC Subway Widget at 4.9 against Commuter Widgets's 4.3. NYC Subway Widget also leads on ratings volume (398 vs 3) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Commuter Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NYC Subway Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Subway Widget has 398 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of NYC Subway Widget's written reviews are positive against 67% of Commuter Widgets's.

NYC Subway Widget ships an update weekly, Commuter Widgets every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NYC Subway Widget | Commuter Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-subway-widget/id6737175908/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commuter-widgets/id6738397174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hockey Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643290890) | [Fabrizio Demaria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764471232) |

## What reviewers say

### NYC Subway Widget

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### Commuter Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commuter-widgets/id6738397174)

Get real-time transit departure information at a glance for buses, trams, and metros. Organize your favorite stops into custom groups and access information via Home Screen widgets or Siri. Supports multiple transit agencies worldwide.

**Highlights:** Real-time departures for favorite stops, Customizable stop groups, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Support for multiple transit agencies, Clean and fast interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commuter Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NYC Subway Widget free?

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

### Is Commuter Widgets free?

Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NYC Subway Widget or Commuter Widgets?

NYC Subway Widget is rated higher. NYC Subway Widget averages 4.9 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Commuter Widgets averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do NYC Subway Widget or Commuter Widgets have ads?

Neither NYC Subway Widget nor Commuter Widgets shows ads.

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

NYC Subway Widget ships an update weekly, and Commuter Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, NYC Subway Widget was updated on October 27, 2026 and Commuter Widgets on October 27, 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.*