Best 1St Line Future Planning Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best 1st line future planning apps on iPhone average 4.5β˜… across 250+ titles β€” we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top 1St Line Future Planning Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
11st Line Future Planning1st Line Future PlanningFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
2New York City SubwayNew York City SubwayFree4.8β˜… (4.1K)YesYesNov 2026
3NextStop - NYC SubwayNextStop - NYC SubwayFree3.7β˜… (50)YesYesOct 2026
4Eric's New York - Travel GuideEric's New York - Travel GuideFree4.8β˜… (634)NoYesNov 2026
5Subway Now: Live NYC Train MapSubway Now: Live NYC Train MapFree4.8β˜… (82)NoYesNov 2026
6Subway Time NYCSubway Time NYCFree4.7β˜… (15K)NoYesNov 2026
7Underway: NYC Subway TransitUnderway: NYC Subway TransitFree4.6β˜… (203)NoYesNov 2026
8MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9β˜… (211K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for 1St Line Future Planning

New York City Subway#2

New York City Subway by Alexandre Morcos

Offline maps and route planner
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(4.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate the NYC subway system with offline maps and a route planner. Find stations near your current location or a specific address, and save your favorite routes. This app provides a comprehensive guide to traveling through New York City's transit network.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast
  • πŸ‘ Clear and helpful
  • πŸ‘ Excellent service
  • πŸ‘ Good map

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Outdated information
  • πŸ” Doesn't guide you
  • πŸ’Έ Too many ads
  • πŸ› Doesn't work with latest iOS
3.7😐(50 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time NYC subway arrival times and service alerts. Quickly find the next train based on your location or favorite stations. Plan your quickest route with the official MTA map and advisories.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Go-to subway info
  • πŸ‘ Reliable transit app
  • πŸ‘ Amazing app
  • πŸ‘ Works better than MTA app
  • πŸ‘ Simple and useful
  • πŸ‘ Real-time alerts working
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for commutes
  • πŸ‘ Very useful app
  • πŸ‘ Great layout
  • πŸ‘ Extremely useful
  • πŸ‘ Well-designed interface
  • πŸ‘ Accurate arrival times (mostly)
  • πŸ‘ No internet needed
  • πŸ‘ Best app for riders
  • πŸ‘ Functional and beautiful
  • πŸ‘ Commendable free app
  • πŸ‘ Very useful
  • πŸ‘ Surprisingly accurate
  • πŸ‘ Easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • πŸ“‰ Not accurate anymore
  • πŸ“‰ Incorrect information
  • πŸ“‰ Paid for app, now ads
  • πŸ“‰ Crashes frequently
  • πŸ“‰ Scrolling not working
  • πŸ“‰ Train schedule missing
  • πŸ“‰ Misses old features
  • πŸ“‰ Favorites deleted on update
  • πŸ“‰ Clock feature removed
  • πŸ“‰ Update removed fav feature
  • πŸ“‰ Map out of date
  • πŸ“‰ Not updated for new lines
  • πŸ“‰ Unreliable arrival times
  • πŸ“‰ Crashes = useless
  • πŸ“‰ App abandoned?
  • πŸ“‰ Disaster, not helpful
  • πŸ“‰ Real-time arrivals stopped
  • πŸ“‰ Failed commute
  • πŸ“‰ Outdated app
  • πŸ“‰ Developers forgot app
  • πŸ“‰ W train missing
  • πŸ“‰ Q train info missing
  • πŸ“‰ Map not updated
  • πŸ“‰ Needs update for Q/W
  • πŸ“‰ Less reliable over years
  • πŸ“‰ Q line extension not on map
  • πŸ“‰ No Q train data
  • πŸ“‰ Arrival times not real-time
  • πŸ“‰ Inaccurate times
  • πŸ“‰ Future time feature removed
  • πŸ“‰ Ugly UI changes
  • πŸ“‰ New update kills manual time check
  • πŸ“‰ Inaccurate arrival times
  • πŸ“‰ Location services issue
  • πŸ“‰ Crashes often
  • πŸ“‰ G train glitch
  • πŸ“‰ Not real-time
  • πŸ“‰ Missing diversions
  • πŸ“‰ Map tap issues
  • πŸ“‰ UI transitions strain eye
  • πŸ“‰ Dark blue/black menu eye sore
  • πŸ“‰ No internet needed (but needs it for alerts)
  • πŸ“‰ Paid app, free alternatives better

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FAQ about 1St Line Future Planning

Are there free 1st line future planning apps for iPhone?
Yes β€” 20 of the top 1st line future planning apps we rank are free to download, including 1st Line Future Planning and New York City Subway.
1st Line Future Planning has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ 1st line future planning apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.