Best Subway Tracker Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good subway tracker apps. We benchmark 246+ 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 Subway Tracker Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (1M)NoYesNov 2026
2Subway Time NYCSubway Time NYCFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
3The Official MTA AppThe Official MTA AppFree4.4★ (13K)NoNoNov 2026
4NYC Subway TrackerNYC Subway TrackerFree4.8★ (24)YesNoOct 2026
5Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper: All Live TransitFree4.9★ (110K)YesYesNov 2026
6NYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusNYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusFree4.6★ (39K)YesYesNov 2026
7Metro - NYC Subway TrackerMetro - NYC Subway TrackerFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Subway: Real-Time ArrivalsSubway: Real-Time ArrivalsFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Subway Tracker

Transit • Subway & Bus Times#1

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
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Navigate over 1,000 cities with real-time transit information. Plan the fastest routes, compare multi-modal options, and receive instant alerts for delays. Save favorite destinations for one-tap trip planning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
  • 🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes
Subway Time NYC#2

Subway Time NYC by Rohan Mehta

Subway & bus arrivals
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time subway and bus arrival information directly from the MTA feed. Features include home and lock screen widgets, service alerts, live tracking, and offline maps. Supports Apple Watch for convenient access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Focused and intuitive
  • 🚀 Accurate train times
  • 👍 Convenient features like favorites and subway map
  • 🚀 Helpful widgets for home screen

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not showing live feed
  • 🐛 Inaccurate train times in some cases
The Official MTA App#3
4.4😞(13K ratings)
Free
#73in Travel
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Get live transit updates directly from the source for subways and buses. Features real-time arrival information, service status updates, system maps, and a live customer service chat. Save frequently used routes for quick access.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bus arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable train arrival times
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 👎 Too many steps to access basic information
  • 👎 Favorites feature not working properly

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FAQ about Subway Tracker

What are the best subway tracker apps for iPhone?
Transit • Subway & Bus Times tops our subway tracker apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top subway tracker apps we rank are free to download, including Transit • Subway & Bus Times and Subway Time NYC.
Transit • Subway & Bus Times has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ subway tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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