Comparison

NYC live subway map vs NYC Subway

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

Head to head
About

NYC live subway map

Navigate New York City's public transit system with real-time tracking of subways and buses. This interactive map provides live updates to help you plan your journeys efficiently.

Highlights
  • Live subway tracking
  • Live bus tracking
  • Interactive map
  • Real-time updates
  • NYC public transit
Features
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Track NYC subways and buses live on an interactive map.

About

NYC Subway

Get real-time arrival times for all NYC subway lines. Track trains on a live map, find nearby stations, and save your favorites for quick access. This app provides accurate predictions to help you navigate the city's public transit system efficiently.

Highlights
  • Live train map tracking
  • Nearby station finder
  • Favorite station saving
  • Interactive subway map
  • Accurate arrival predictions
  • Clean user interface
Features
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Never miss a train again. NYC Subway gives you accurate, real-time arrival times for every subway line across New York City. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to class, or exploring the city, you’ll always know exactly when the next train is arriving. Features: • Live Train Map: Follow trains as they approach your station in real time. • Nearby Stations: Instantly find the closest subway stations around you. • Favorites: Save your most-used stations for one-tap access. • Interactive Map: Search the full subway map and explore every line and station across the city. • Accurate ETAs: Reliable predictions so you’ll always know when to head out. • Clean User Experience: Simple, fast, and easy to use. Stay on top of your commute with the best subway tracking app for New York City. Download NYC Subway today and take the guesswork out of public transit.

Screenshots

NYC live subway map4 screens
NYC Subway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NYC live subway map at 5.0 against NYC Subway's 4.3. NYC live subway map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NYC Subway's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NYC live subway map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Subway has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
NYC live subway map versus NYC Subway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYC live subway mapNYC Subway
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett BaskovichRishi Masand

In-app purchases

None

NYC live subway map

No in-app purchases

None

NYC Subway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYC live subway map free?
NYC live subway map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NYC Subway free?
NYC Subway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NYC live subway map or NYC Subway?
NYC live subway map is rated higher. NYC live subway map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NYC Subway averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do NYC live subway map or NYC Subway have ads?
NYC Subway shows ads; NYC live subway map does not.

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