NYC Subway Apps For The iPhone

Overview

New York City is a huge city that has one of the best subway systems in America. There are some truly great apps to help you get around the subway with your iPhone. This AppGuide will help you pick out the one that is best for your needs.

Essential Apps

$3.99
iTrans NYC Subway

by iTrans

If you need an app with walking directions along with your subway directions, then this is the app for you. The app stores a lot of the information it uses right on your iPhone, which allows you to use it even while traveling underground. The app includes a street map with the subway system map, which makes it very simple to put everything in perspective. The app has a great interface and is the essential app for NYC subways on the iPhone.

Notable Apps

$2.99
NYC Subway 24-Hour KickMap

by KICK Design Inc

NYC Subway 24-Hour KickMap is a unique app that has great potential. The app features day and night maps, which will change over at the appropriate times. The app includes Google Street View making it easy to see where you need to go. The app also includes a built in compass to steer you in the right direction. The app includes all of these great tools to help you find your way without providing directions. The app lacks directions and this is a problem. If you are unfamiliar with the city then directions are a must. If you are familiar with the city this app may be a great choice, but most will want directions built into the app. The app has a nice interface and is just lacking in functionality.
$3.99
Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map

by JWeg Ventures LLC

Exit Strategy is a unique app and does things a bit differently. The app is designed around the concept that you want to get off the subway from the correct door to save time walking. The concept is great and the added functionality is nice for those that hate to walk. The app also includes bus maps, which is a nice bonus to this wonderful subway app. However, the app depends on you using Google Maps for your directions. The app features no built-in walking or subway transfer directions. The lack of this functionality make this app a notable one instead of an essential one.
$2.99
CityTransit - Official NYC Subway Maps

by Magnetism Studios

CityTransit NYC is an app with huge potential, but right now it's lacking in functionality. The app currently does not provide directions as you would find in the essential app. The app will locate you and show you on a map where the nearest subway is. The app also provides detailed information on the different subway lines. The app also includes advisory information to keep you apprised of delays. The app has great potential, but still needs many enhancements.

Decent Apps

$0.99
New York Subway

by Presselite

New York Subway has potential, but in its current form is not one we would recommend. The app is buggier than any of the other subway apps reviewed in this guide. The app does feature a cool virtual reality enhancement. The app can display relevant information on your screen by simply pointing your camera near a subway station. The app includes all of the standard features the other apps do, but once again lacks the great directions the essential app has.
Free
NYC Subway Map

by Gotham Wave Games

If you are looking for a free app that simply gives you a map of the NYC subway system, then this is a great one to check out. The app features maps from late 2008, so that may be a problem in certain situations. Overall, the app is well designed and a great free option for those only needing the maps.
$2.99
NextStop - NYC Subway

by Pliable Matter LLC

NextStop is one of the most limited apps available for NYC subways. The app is free, so that can be expected. The app will show nearby subway stations, list your favorite stations, and show you the different subway lines. The app is not very useful and is not a recommended app.