Comparison

No vs Simple Transit NYC

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

Head to head
About

No

Features
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Every transit app shows when the next train arrives. No Rush tells you which car to board. At 35 NYC transfer stations, No Rush shows exactly where to stand for the fastest connection — "Board Cars 1-3 for the 7 train at Times Square." 145 transfer tips, covering every major hub. No other transit app does this. And it goes further: Board Position appears inline in your trip plans. Before you even step on the platform, your route shows which car to ride for your next transfer. Planning and positioning, in one glance. BOARD POSITION — ONLY IN NO RUSH • 35 NYC transfer stations, 145 car positioning tips • "Board Cars 1-3 for the 7 train" — right on your wrist • Integrated into trip routes so you know before you board • Times Square, Atlantic Av, Fulton St, and every major hub LIVE ACTIVITIES — ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Departure countdown on your lock screen and Dynamic Island • Two departure times: your next train and the one after • Board Position tip visible without opening the app • Opt-in via Settings — your lock screen, your choice TRIP BOARD — YOUR PERSONAL DEPARTURE DISPLAY • Multi-leg routes across subway, commuter rail, and walking • Powered by transit data from 55 countries worldwide • Save trips. Auto-reverse your commute when GPS detects you heading home • Color-coded countdown: red (go NOW), orange (hurry), green (relax) REAL-TIME ARRIVALS — 9 CITIES WORLDWIDE • New York City — MTA subway, LIRR, Metro-North • London Underground (427 stations) • Chicago L • Boston T • Washington DC Metro • Seattle Link Light Rail • Helsinki HSL • Amsterdam Metro • Sydney Trains • Urgency colors factor in YOUR walk time to each station BUILT FOR YOUR WRIST • Watch complications show the next train on your watch face • Home screen and lock screen widgets • Haptic tap when your train is arriving No accounts. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Your location never leaves your device.

About

Simple Transit NYC

Navigate NYC's public transit system with ease. Find nearby stations, plan multi-modal routes, and receive clear, step-by-step guidance for your journey. Stay informed about service changes and access offline timetables.

Highlights
  • Nearby station and stop finder
  • Multi-modal route planning (trains & buses)
  • Step-by-step trip guidance
  • MTA service notice summaries
  • Offline transit timetables
  • Step-free accessibility planning
  • Personalized trip saving
Features
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NYC, made simple. Simple Transit NYC helps you find your next train or bus, see where it is right now, and know exactly what to do next. SEE THE CITY MOVE The Map tab shows live trains and buses across the city. Trains show their line and buses their route, each pointing the way it’s heading. Subway stations and bus stops are clear signs you can tap for arrivals. Bus routes are dashed lines so they never look like subway lines, and tapping a train or bus highlights its route. START WITH WHAT'S NEARBY See your closest subway station and bus stop together. Switch to Trains or Buses to see the three closest. Check the route, direction, and upcoming arrivals when live predictions are available. PLAN AROUND YOUR DAY Search for an address, place, or landmark. Leave now, pick a later time, or choose when you need to arrive. Choose trains, buses, or both, add a stop along the way, and reorder your places as plans change. KNOW WHEN TO LEAVE (BETA) Turn on a reminder and the app watches live times for your train or bus, then tells you when to head out. Reminders need a connection and can arrive late, so set an alarm too for a trip you can’t miss. KNOW YOUR NEXT MOVE Follow walking, boarding, transfer, and arrival guidance in plain language. Trip progress updates from your location when a reliable signal is available, and your Lock Screen shows a countdown and stops left. If you miss your stop, adjust your trip for recovery help. SEE CHANGES THAT MATTER The Service tab shows subway and bus changes together; search any line to narrow it down. Read MTA service notices in simpler language and open the original message for details. Save your usual trips to see relevant route changes on Home. Optional notifications can check those routes around your usual departure time. KEEP YOUR EVERYDAY PLACES CLOSE Add, edit, and delete saved places and usual trips. Your saved addresses and trip history stay on your device; optional online alerts use route and stop information to watch for changes. MADE FOR YOU English or Spanish, switchable right in Settings, plus light or dark mode and support for larger text. A LITTLE WEATHER HELP Get a small forecast powered by Apple Weather, with practical reminders such as bringing an umbrella or bundling up. PLAN WITH FEWER STAIRS Step-free planning uses MTA station accessibility information and reported elevator outages. Availability depends on the information supplied and conditions at the station. USEFUL WHEN THE SIGNAL ISN'T The bundled timetable and subway map work offline. New place searches, uncached walking routes, weather, live vehicles, and live arrivals need an internet connection. No account is required. Location access is optional for planning: you can enter your starting address instead. Simple Transit NYC is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA. Arrival predictions, vehicle locations, accessible paths, reminders, and notifications may be delayed or unavailable. Always check posted signs and follow transit staff instructions.

Screenshots

No4 screens
Simple Transit NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: No at daily against Simple Transit NYC's weekly. On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No ships an update daily, Simple Transit NYC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
No versus Simple Transit NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoSimple Transit NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel FishkinJuan Duverglas

In-app purchases

None

No

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Transit NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is No free?
No is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Transit NYC free?
Simple Transit NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do No or Simple Transit NYC have ads?
Neither No nor Simple Transit NYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, No or Simple Transit NYC?
No ships an update daily, and Simple Transit NYC weekly. Most recently, No was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Transit NYC on October 10, 2026.

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