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Best Lirr Schedule Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our lirr schedule list covers 246+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Lirr Schedule Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoAug 2026
2onTime LIRRonTime LIRRFree3.6★ (543)NoYesAug 2026
3Commuter - for LIRRCommuter - for LIRRFree4.7★ (3K)YesNoJul 2026
4LIRR DestinationsLIRR DestinationsFree4.3★ (6)YesYesJul 2026
5The Official MTA AppThe Official MTA AppFree4.4★ (13K)NoNoAug 2026
6OnTrain: LIRR & Metro-NorthOnTrain: LIRR & Metro-NorthFree5.0★ (5)NoNoJun 2026
7Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNRCommuter NJT/LIRR/MNRFree—NoNoMay 2026
8onTime : TransitonTime : TransitFree3.8★ (214)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Lirr Schedule

MTA TrainTime#1

MTA TrainTime by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Railroad tickets and trips
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#8in Navigation
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This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Consolidated app with all features
  • 🚅 Accurate real-time train tracking
  • 💳 Seamless ticket purchasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent train arrival/departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find older tickets
onTime LIRR#2

onTime LIRR by Mobileware Inc.

Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
3.6😞(543 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Quickly access Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train schedules and real-time updates. This app is designed for commuters, offering paperless access to train times, service alerts, and countdowns to your next departure.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate schedules
  • 💡 Useful features like track prediction
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Reliable and dependable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate train times and delays
  • 🔍 Lack of real-time updates
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
Commuter - for LIRR#3

Commuter - for LIRR by Ariel's Apps LLC

Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(3K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access Long Island Railroad train schedules and real-time delay information. Features include location-based station swapping, live branch status, fare listings, and integrated maps for LIRR and subways.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • ✨ Accurate and helpful for commuters
  • 💯 Best LIRR app available

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate information
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time updates
  • 🤔 Difficult to navigate and use

More Lirr Schedule apps to explore

4
LIRR Destinations
LIRR Destinations
LIRR Destinations
Commuter rail station alerts
Free

Never miss your train stop again with this app that provides timely alerts as you approach your destination. Get real-time information on your location, arrival time, and distance. Customize your alerts and enjoy a user-friendly travel experience.

Station arrival alertsReal-time location trackingDistance and time to destination
✈️ Travel
(6)
free with in-app purchases
5
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
MTA transit and map info
Free

Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. Get live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and connect with customer service via chat. Save your favorite routes for quick access to essential transit details.

Real-time arrival boardService status updatesSystem maps
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
6
OnTrain: LIRR & Metro-North
OnTrain: LIRR & Metro-North
OnTrain: LIRR & Metro-North
Seamless Train Station Pickups
Free

This app simplifies coordinating train station pickups by displaying real-time arrival information for LIRR and Metro-North trains directly on your device's lock screen, Apple Watch, and CarPlay. It facilitates seamless communication between riders and drivers, offering live delay tracking and service alerts.

Real-time LIRR and Metro-North train arrivalsiOS Live Activities and Dynamic Island supportApple Watch and CarPlay integration
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free
7
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Real-Time Train Intelligence
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
8
onTime : Transit
onTime : Transit
onTime : Transit
Rail, Bus, Train, Subway...
Free

Access real-time transit schedules for trains, buses, and subways without paper. Get instant countdowns, track updates, and important service change notifications. Go paperless and be on time for your commute.

Countdown to next trainReal-time track infoCommuter notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(214)
free with in-app purchases
9
Headway: Live Train Tracker
Headway: Live Train Tracker
Headway: Live Train Tracker
Real-time maps, delays, ETAs
Free

Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.

Live train positions on mapReal-time delay statusDetailed train route information
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
10
River Line Schedule
River Line Schedule
River Line Schedule
Schedule, map, and fare prices
Free

Easily find upcoming train times, fare details, and station maps for your commute. This application works offline, ensuring you always have access to the latest schedule information.

Upcoming train schedulesFare informationStation map search
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
11
Metra Rider - Train Schedules
Metra Rider - Train Schedules
Metra Rider - Train Schedules
Chicago Train Schedules
Free

Access real-time train schedules for Metra lines. Save your favorite trips and set a default route for quick access. The app intelligently adjusts schedule views based on your current location.

Metra train schedulesFavorite trip savingDefault trip setting
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
12
SL Commuter
SL Commuter
SL Commuter
Your SL departures at a glance
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
MTA Mobile Ticketing
MTA Mobile Ticketing
MTA Mobile Ticketing
Easily pay for trips on MTA
Free

This app allows users to pay for trips on MTA buses directly from their smartphones. It offers a secure, cash-free payment method using major credit cards.

Pay for MTA bus tripsSecure mobile paymentsCash-free transactions
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
14
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
Real-time Tracks & Schedules
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
ETS Timetable - Train Schedule
ETS Timetable - Train Schedule
ETS Timetable - Train Schedule
Find train times easily
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
LI Train Alerts
LI Train Alerts
LI Train Alerts
Special Train Alerts
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
NextTrain-
NextTrain-
NextTrain-
by Chonnawee Phiphatkul
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
Real-time schedules and more.
Free

Access real-time train schedules and countdowns for multiple transit agencies. Receive important service alerts and outage notifications. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

Real-time train schedulesCountdown to next trainCommuter notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(756)
free with in-app purchases
19
BusWatch
BusWatch
BusWatch
by Paul Mutisya
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
RailARA
RailARA
RailARA
by Michael Zmuda
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

FAQ about Lirr Schedule

What are the best lirr schedule apps for iPhone?
MTA TrainTime tops our lirr schedule apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 211K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top lirr schedule apps we rank are free to download, including MTA TrainTime and onTime LIRR.
MTA TrainTime has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ lirr schedule apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The MTA TrainTime app allows you to buy and use tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. You can also plan your trips, track your trains in real-time with GPS, see train car layouts and crowding information, and share your trip details with others.
You can purchase tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a credit/debit card. The app also supports splitting payments between two cards for your convenience.