# DC Metro Buddy

> DC Metro Buddy - Live transit updates in app and on your home screen widget

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mchu.metro\_app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mchu.metro_app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mchu.metro_app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Toasty Bun LLC
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 60
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-22
- **First published:** 2025-02-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mchu.metro_app)
- **Website:** [https://thetoastybun.com/dcmetro](https://thetoastybun.com/dcmetro)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thetoastybun.com/dcmetro/privacypolicy](https://thetoastybun.com/dcmetro/privacypolicy)

## Description

Upgrade your metro experience with DC Metro Buddy and discover a world where using the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia metro system is easier than ever. Streamline your daily commute with a live updated home screen and in app widget rail predictions. Whether you’re a local or a tourist visiting the city for the first time, this app is for you to navigate the DC area using the metro system. <br><br>FEATURES<br>- Real-time DC Metro Rail arrival and departure train predictions for all stations in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region.<br>- Favorite your most frequently used Metro stations for your daily commute<br>- Location based nearby stations to help construct your optimal traveling paths<br>- Live DC Metro Rail incidents and elevator outages to help navigate any disruptions during your daily commute<br><br>WIDGET<br>- Real-time DC Metro Rail predictions right on your home screen widget for your favorited stations to enhance your commute.<br>- Create as many home screen widgets to help track different Metro stations and paths along your commute<br>- Free Trial of the widget for 7 days and unlock unlimited use with a monthly or yearly subscription<br><br>Upgrade to a Premium Access subscription to enable and create unlimited widgets and remove <br>all ads<br><br>PRIVACY<br>- We never track, save, or share your location data  - your location is for your eyes only<br><br>Information is provided by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) but this app is not affiliated with them.

## Rankings

- #2,166,988 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mchu.metro_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mchu.metro_app)