NYC Subway vs Metro NYC Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live train map tracking
- Nearby station finder
- Favorite station saving
- Interactive subway map
- Accurate arrival predictions
- Clean user interface
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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.
Metro NYC Map
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NYC Subway at Free against Metro NYC Map's $0.99. NYC Subway also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). Metro NYC Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On 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
NYC Subway is free to download; Metro NYC Map costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NYC Subway ships an update every 10 days, Metro NYC Map daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC Subway | Metro NYC Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rishi Masand | Razvan IVAN |
In-app purchases
NYC Subway
No in-app purchases
Metro NYC Map
No in-app purchases
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