MetroMap NYC vs Catch It NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetroMap NYC
Navigate the New York City subway system with this offline map application. It offers instant map loading, station search, and offline functionality, making it easy to plan your journeys without an internet connection.
- Offline subway and local train maps
- Station search by name
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Instant map loading
- No internet connection required
- Multi-task support
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The simplest metro map to use on your iPhone / iPad with over 200,000 users! Instant loading of maps, offline navigation and station research. NYC Edition with High-Definition map - Browse the subway and local train maps - Search for a station by name - Zoom easily with the pinch-to-zoom feature - Supports multi-task: close and reopen the app without loading - Instant map loading and high quality images - No internet connection required Already available in numerous large cities around the world, for bus, tram, metro and train networks. Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MetroMapNYC Need help? E-mail us at support@metromap-app.com More information on this app? http://nyc.metromap-app.com
Catch It NYC
Get real-time MTA train arrival information for all routes at a glance. Easily access favorite stations, discover nearby stops, and view interactive maps with live train data. Stay updated on current subway status.
- All MTA routes supported
- Favorite stations
- Nearby stations finder
- Interactive real-time map
- Current subway status updates
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A simple app that gives you train arrival info at a glance! Features include: - All MTA Routes Supported: station routes (including transfers) displayed in an easy to navigate layout - Favorites: add and rearrange stations for quick and easy access - Nearby Stations: show the closest 5 stations with a real-time preview of routes scheduled to stop - Interactive Map: zoom in and tap on any station for realtime train info - Status: see the most current subway status Nearby Stations feature requires permission for location access Status alerts planned for a future release
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch It NYC at none against MetroMap NYC's 1. Catch It NYC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). MetroMap NYC's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MetroMap NYC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Catch It NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Catch It NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetroMap NYC has 62 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MetroMap NYC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catch It NYC's.
MetroMap NYC ships an update every 10 months, Catch It NYC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetroMap NYC | Catch It NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (62 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DXB Technologies | Ilya Krichavets |
Customer experience
MetroMap NYC
Catch It NYC
In-app purchases
MetroMap NYC
- Remove ads$0.99
Catch It NYC
No in-app purchases
