MBTA Widgets vs Next MBTA

See your next MBTA arrival without opening an app. MBTA Widgets puts live bus, subway and Commuter Rail times right on your Home Screen. Free. No ads, no account, no location access. Time-Based Widgets: One widget that changes with your day. Set your route to work for 7–10 AM and your route home for 4–7 PM, and it switches automatically. Same square on your Home Screen, right route at the right time. Live Countdown: Start a countdown before you leave and track it on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen the whole walk to your stop. It clears itself once your ride arrives. Service Alerts Built In: Suspensions and delays appear right alongside your arrival times, so an empty screen never leaves you guessing whether your line is down. All Three Modes: Bus, Subway and Commuter Rail. Commuter Rail shows both live-tracked and scheduled departures for the rest of the day, each clearly labelled. Always Know How Fresh It Is: Every widget shows when it last updated, with a refresh button for instant new data without opening the app. Ask Siri for your next arrival (Shortcuts). Save your regular stops as favourites. Up to three widgets, in small and medium sizes. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Data is provided via the official MBTA public API.

Your daily MBTA commute, simplified. MBTA Tracker gives you real-time arrival predictions for Boston's subway lines and bus routes — all in one clean, glanceable dashboard. Track what matters Add any combination of subway lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green) and bus routes to your personal dashboard. Pick your stop, choose your direction, and see live countdown timers for the next arrivals. Smart notifications, zero spam Set up arrival alerts that only fire during your commute window. Pick the days and times that matter — mornings before work, evenings heading home — and stay informed without the noise. Outside your window, complete silence. Live on your lock screen Add the MBTA Tracker widget to your lock screen or watch face for instant arrival countdowns without opening the app. Available in circular, rectangular, and inline styles. Built for your routine • Reorder routes to put your most-used stops first • Pull to refresh for instant updates • Auto-refresh keeps predictions current in the background • Swipe to configure alerts or remove a route • Clean, dark-friendly interface designed for quick glances Completely free No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Just a fast, focused transit companion for Boston riders. Powered by live data from the MBTA.