Best New York City Mapper Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 241+ new york city mapper apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top New York City Mapper Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper: All Live TransitFree4.9★ (110K)YesYesNov 2026
2New York Subway MTA Map NYCNew York Subway MTA Map NYCFree4.6★ (109K)YesYesNov 2026
3New York Offline MapNew York Offline MapFree4.7★ (281)NoYesOct 2026
4CityTrackerCityTrackerFree——NoOct 2026
5The Lost Tourist New YorkThe Lost Tourist New YorkFree—NoNoOct 2026
6Eric's New York - Travel GuideEric's New York - Travel GuideFree4.8★ (634)NoYesNov 2026
7New York Map and WalksNew York Map and WalksFree3.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8New York Travel Guide & MapsNew York Travel Guide & MapsFree4.6★ (42)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for New York City Mapper

Citymapper: All Live Transit#1

Citymapper: All Live Transit by Citymapper Limited

Live Bus, Subway, Train Times
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(110K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#21in Navigation
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Compare real-time travel options across all public transit, walking, cycling, and ride-sharing services. Get turn-by-turn directions, live wait times, and personalized alerts for your journeys. Seamlessly integrate ride-hailing and bike-sharing services for a complete mobility experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚇 Comprehensive public transport information
  • 🗺️ Accurate route planning
  • ⏱️ Real-time updates
  • 🔍 Helpful location tracking
  • 💰 Affordable transportation options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
  • 🔧 Unreliable live updates
  • 🚧 Limited coverage in some cities
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing interface at times
New York Subway MTA Map NYC#2

New York Subway MTA Map NYC by Mapway Inc.

Live NY Routes & Transit Times
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😞(109K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC subway
  • 🚀 Useful for first-time visitors
  • 🚀 Offline map functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🔥 Aggressive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Inaccurate countdown clocks and service updates
  • 🔥 Ads make the app unusable at critical times
  • 🔥 Paid version is too expensive
New York Offline Map#3

New York Offline Map by Green Lake Technology Ltd

save your data plan 100%
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.7😞(281 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate New York City without an internet connection. This app provides offline maps, GPS tracking, and essential information for attractions and transportation. Save on data costs while exploring the city seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 👍 Offline map functionality
  • 👍 Useful subway map
  • 👍 Good for planning tours
  • 👍 Helps avoid roaming charges
  • 👍 Works well for navigation
  • 👍 Great for travelers
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Efficient for getting around
  • 👍 Good for pinpointing location
  • 👍 Helpful for airport maps
  • 👍 Works well even when offline

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Search function not working
  • 🐛 Cannot find addresses
  • 🐛 App is outdated
  • 🐛 Subway plan is a copy of official MTA plan
  • 🐛 Paid for navigation, but it doesn't work
  • 🐛 No reply from support
  • 🐛 Hidden extra costs
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 Map is barely readable
  • 🐛 Street names too tiny
  • 🐛 GPS is paid
  • 🐛 Not useful for making routes
  • 🐛 App is slow and laggy
  • 🐛 Cannot go back to previous page
  • 🐛 Not functional on iPad
  • 🐛 Cannot delete unwanted pins
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow dropping pins

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FAQ about New York City Mapper

What are the best new york city mapper apps for iPhone?
Citymapper: All Live Transit tops our new york city mapper apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 110K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top new york city mapper apps we rank are free to download, including Citymapper: All Live Transit and New York Subway MTA Map NYC.
Citymapper: All Live Transit shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 241+ new york city mapper apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.