Best Boston Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good boston apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Boston Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Boston.comBoston.comFree4.6★ (7.5K)YesNoNov 2026
2ProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitFree4.6★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
3Boston T Subway Map & RoutingBoston T Subway Map & RoutingFree4.5★ (4.3K)YesYesNov 2026
4Freedom Trail Boston GuideFreedom Trail Boston GuideFree4.8★ (3.5K)NoYesNov 2026
5Boston Travel Guide .Boston Travel Guide .Free4.7★ (290)NoYesNov 2026
6Joyraft - Boston ExperiencesJoyraft - Boston ExperiencesFree4.9★ (1.3K)NoNoNov 2026
7The Boston GlobeThe Boston GlobeFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesNov 2026
8Boston 25 News LiveBoston 25 News LiveFree4.7★ (16K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Boston

Boston.com#1

Boston.com by BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC

Boston news, sports & weather
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😞(7.5K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access curated news alerts, weather updates, and sports scores. Stay informed about local and national news, lifestyle, and entertainment from a team of journalists.

What We Love

  • ⭐️ Great news and sports coverage
  • ⭐️ Wonderful app
  • ⭐️ Best progressive newspaper
  • ⭐️ Best sports section in Boston
  • ⭐️ Favorite news source

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Hiding behind a paywall
  • 🚫 No images
  • 🕰️ Doesn't update enough
  • 🕰️ Zero updates
  • 🚫 Recycling of old stories
  • 🐛 None of the news stays in place
  • 🐛 Glitches when scrolling
  • 🕰️ Stale News
  • 🕰️ Never changes
  • 🕰️ Stories don't update
  • 🗞️ Slanted news
  • 🕰️ News doesn't refresh
  • 🐛 Broken with latest iOS update
  • 🕰️ Same content over and over
  • 💰 Crammed full of ads
  • 🕰️ Doesn't refresh often
  • 🕰️ Old news
  • 🗞️ Liberal leaning rag
  • 🗞️ Entertainment NOT journalism
  • 🐛 Bad links
  • 🗞️ Biased, PC, liberal crap
  • 🗞️ To the left wing globe
  • 🕰️ Incorrect and Missing Words
  • 🕰️ Need more updates
  • 🐛 Boston.com's bad website
  • 🕰️ Useless
  • 🐛 Flawed App
  • 🕰️ No articles
  • 🗞️ Out of touch
  • 🕰️ Not timely or relevant updates
  • 🕰️ Limited info
  • 💰 Useless unless you pay for subscription
  • 🕰️ No sports scores just old articles
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit#2

ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit by Jeff Lopes

Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(25K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time transit information for Boston's subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. Get instant arrival predictions, locate nearby stations, and receive service alerts to optimize your commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus and train times
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Customizable favorites
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting
  • 👍 Helpful for planning trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent real-time updates
  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival predictions
  • 🐛 Fails to show up-to-date information
  • 🐛 Unreliable for certain routes
  • 🐛 Slow to update location
Boston T Subway Map & Routing#3

Boston T Subway Map & Routing by Mapway Inc.

Official MBTA map for Boston T
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😞(4.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Boston's public transit system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, real-time departure boards, and offline journey planning to help you get around the city efficiently. Save your favorite routes and receive step-by-step directions for a stress-free commute or sightseeing experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient navigation
  • 💡 Helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Confusing map
  • 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find nearby stations
  • 🔍 Lack of bus information
  • 🔍 Missing key features
  • 🔍 Unclear instructions
  • 🔍 Useless for tourists
  • 🔍 Unreliable information
  • 🔍 Ads are disruptive

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FAQ about Boston

What are the best boston apps for iPhone?
Boston.com tops our boston apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top boston apps we rank are free to download, including Boston.com and ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit.
Boston.com shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ boston apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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