Best Metro Card Apps

195+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

SmarTrip is the household name in metro card, but it's far from the only option. We track 195+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Metro Card

2.5😞(57 ratings)
Free
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Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Wallet
  • 🚀 Straightforward account setup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable card reading at turnstiles
  • 🐛 Delayed balance updates
  • 🐛 Buggy app functionality
The Official MTA App#2

The Official MTA App by MTA/New York City Transit

MTA transit and map info
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.4😞(13K ratings)
Free
#77in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate train times
  • 🚀 Helpful for commuters
  • 🚀 Useful for tracking service changes
  • 👍 Clean design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bus arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable train arrival times
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
MTA TrainTime#3

MTA TrainTime by MTA/New York City Transit

Railroad tickets and trips
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#11in 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

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4
Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet
Apple Pay, Apple Card and more
Free

Securely store and manage digital versions of your credit/debit cards, IDs, transit passes, tickets, and keys. Use it to make payments, send money, and access venues and transportation with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Store credit/debit cardsDigital driver's license/state IDTransit and event tickets
💰 Finance
(6.7M)
free
5
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Transit • Subway & Bus Times
Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Free

Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

Real-time departure timesLive vehicle trackingFastest route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(951K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Q Ticketing
Q Ticketing
Q Ticketing
Transit in Greater Houston
Free

Purchase single ride, day pass, and Park & Ride tickets for local bus and rail services in the Greater Houston area. Pay with credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Tickets are available for immediate activation and use.

Purchase single ride ticketsBuy day passesGet Park & Ride tickets
✈️ Travel
(9.9K)
free
7
New York Subway MTA Map NYC
New York Subway MTA Map NYC
New York Subway MTA Map NYC
Live NY Routes & Transit Times
Free

Navigate New York City's subway system with official MTA maps and a smart route planner. Get live service status, countdown clocks, and offline access to help you travel efficiently. Plan routes to popular attractions and save your favorite stations.

Official MTA subway mapsTransit route plannerOffline functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(109K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Metro MyCard
Metro MyCard
Metro MyCard
by Metro Community Federal Credit Union
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
9
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT's Official App
Free

Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.

Mobile ticketing and passesReal-time arrival/departure infoTrip planning for rail, bus, light rail
✈️ Travel
(269K)
free
10
myMetro®
myMetro®
myMetro®
All things Metro
Free

This app serves as a central hub for managing your Metro by T-Mobile services. Access account information, track data usage, and discover exclusive deals and rewards.

Account managementData usage trackingExclusive deals
🔧 Utilities
(145K)
ad-supported
11
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North
Free

Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train trackingArrival and stop alertsTrip planner with step-by-step directions
🗺️ Navigation
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
12
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
Washington DC Metro - WMATA
Free

Get real-time transit predictions for Washington DC's Metro rail and bus routes. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, view interactive maps, and receive alerts for service disruptions. Save your favorite stops for quick access.

Real-time predictionsTrip plannerInteractive DC Metro map
🗺️ Navigation
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Delhi Metro Sarthi App
Delhi Metro Sarthi App
Delhi Metro Sarthi App
DMRC Ticket Booking App
Free

This app provides comprehensive information for navigating Delhi Metro services. Find routes, fares, travel times, station details, and nearby attractions. It also offers information on lost and found items and other metro-related services.

Route planning between stationsFare and travel time estimatesStation information (timings, platforms, gates)
🗺️ Navigation
(17)
free
14
Adelaide Metro Buy & Go
Adelaide Metro Buy & Go
Adelaide Metro Buy & Go
Buy tickets for Adelaide Metro
Free

Purchase and activate tickets for Adelaide's public transport network directly from your smartphone. Access various ticket types and passes for buses, trains, and trams. Plan your journeys and easily validate your digital tickets upon boarding.

Purchase single trip and day ticketsBuy 3, 14, and 28-day passesActivate tickets before boarding
✈️ Travel
(210)
free with in-app purchases
15
MetroCard Fixer
MetroCard Fixer
MetroCard Fixer
by WFT Productions
Free

This app helps New York City residents avoid losing money on their MetroCards. It calculates the exact amount of value to add to your card to prevent leftover balances, supporting any pay-per-ride card.

Calculates value to add to MetroCardPrevents leftover balancesSupports any pay-per-ride MetroCard
💰 Finance
(8)
free
16
Metro Bank Mobile Banking
Metro Bank Mobile Banking
Metro Bank Mobile Banking
Simple, safe and quick banking
Free

Manage your personal and business bank accounts on the go. Get insights into your spending, send international payments, and control your debit and credit cards. Easily receive payments and set up standing orders.

Account and transaction insightsInternational paymentsSpending summary
💰 Finance
(1.3K)
free
17
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Metro Stop Finder, Train Times
Free

Navigate urban transit with real-time arrivals, live directions, and instant alerts for buses, trains, and more. Plan your trips with confidence, pay fares digitally, and discover bike-friendly routes. Access offline maps and community insights for seamless city travel.

Real-time arrival informationStep-by-step live navigationDigital ticket payments
🗺️ Navigation
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Adelaide Metro: Should I Run?
Adelaide Metro: Should I Run?
Adelaide Metro: Should I Run?
Real-time arrivals
Free

Track Adelaide Metro buses, trains, and trams in real-time with a simple interface. View arrivals, filter by route or vehicle, and mark your favorite stops for quick access. Designed for Adelaide commuters to quickly check if they need to rush for their transport.

Real-time bus, train, and tram trackingMap view of public transportFavorite stops list
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free with in-app purchases
19
Ventra
Ventra
Ventra
by Chicago Transit Authority
Free

Manage your public transit fares and tickets for Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace services. Load value, buy Metra mobile tickets, and access real-time arrival information all in one place. Add your Ventra Card to your iPhone for seamless travel.

Manage Ventra Card balance and passesLoad value and passes to Ventra CardBuy Metra mobile tickets
✈️ Travel
(3.1K)
free
20
Railcard
Railcard
Railcard
Save 1/3 on train tickets
Free

Access and display your train ticket discounts directly on your mobile device. Never forget your discount card again and save on most train fares. Supports a wide variety of railcards for different traveler needs.

Store railcards on mobileSave 1/3 on train faresInstant digital access
✈️ Travel
(6K)
free

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