# NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus

> Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1146998152](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1146998152)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1146998152`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Adamton Apps ltd
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (38,832 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2016-09-10
- **Size:** 169 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyc-transit-mta-subway-bus/id1146998152)
- **Website:** [https://travelwhiz.app](https://travelwhiz.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://travelwhiz.app/privacy](https://travelwhiz.app/privacy)

## Description

**NYC Transit** is an all-in-one travel app for navigating New York City and the surrounding region. Get real-time MTA subway and bus arrivals, live train tracking, service alerts, delay updates, route maps, and step-by-step trip directions. Coverage includes every NYC subway line, MTA buses, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, PATH, the Roosevelt Island Tram, and Staten Island Ferry.

Use offline subway maps and saved routes when you’re without data, or enable GPS-powered “Get Off Alerts” to receive a notification before your stop. Customizable widgets, one-tap “Get Me Home” journeys, and automatic notifications for disruptions make NYC Transit useful for daily commuters and visitors alike. The app is free to download, with optional premium features and widgets available through in-app purchases.

## Rankings

- #7,587 — Overall
- #50 — maps
- #75 — tracker

## Review summary

Users praise the app as a free, easy-to-use go-to tool for NYC transit planning and daily trips, often calling it lifesaving. However, reliability is a concern: ETA and routing data can be inaccurate, updates can hinder navigation, data coverage at current stations is spotty, crashes occur, and pricing/subscription details can be confusing. Overall, its utility is strong, but consistency and stability require improvement.

### Pros

- Easy to use and helpful for planning routes
- Free to use with occasional ads
- Go-to NYC transit app with ongoing improvements by developers
- Widely used and described as a lifesaver for daily commuters
- Strong for mapping routes and planning trips

### Cons

- Inaccurate or unreliable ETAs and routing data (wrong fastest routes, phantom buses)
- UI/UX changes and feature removals that make navigation harder
- Data gaps or incomplete coverage (missing current station times)
- Occasional app crashes or stability issues on launch
- Pricing/subscription muddiness and limited widget functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1146998152)