Underway: NYC Subway Transit

Underway: NYC Subway Transit

Tap the map for train arrivals

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category
price
Free (IAP)
Reviews
4.6 (142)
United States United States
Description
Tap the map for train arrivals
The subway app for on-the-go: real-time train arrivals & service status at your fingertips. 

Tap a station directly on an official MTA subway map to see next trains & their real-time arrival info. Underway is optimized for offline experience, helpful during long subway rides underground: map is always available for browsing, as well as the most recent data loaded from the server.

Fastest map to use. Period.
Underway is a home-grown, independent project. We believe that public transportation should be user-friendly. Underway is supported by ad revenue and by in-app purchases. 

FEATURES
- View arrivals for any subway station in real-time, mapped onto the latest published map by MTA
- Tap on any station on the map to instantly see incoming trains 
- Compare train options using real-time data
- Find out service disruptions affecting subway lines
- Closed station indicators 
- Doesn’t require GPS, which dramatically decreases battery life
- Locate nearby stations instantly upon launch, optional with GPS
- Share links to specific trains with friends so they can track your arrival in real-time!


PRESS REVIEWS
Makespace - “Let’s face it: Google Maps can only get you so far. Made specifically with busy New Yorkers in mind, it’s an all-in-one commute compendium."

Brokelyn - ”In addition to the MTA’s online Subway Times, which offers the current arrival times by line & station and is accessible from the internet even beyond the subway’s hallowed platforms, Underway NYC now offers the same information but in app form & plotted to a subway map."

Viewing NYC - “[Underway] removes all the extra features & bloat of the transit apps and simply shows you how many minutes it is until the next train at your station."

WHAT OUR USERS SAY
- “For all its utility and minimalism, Underway also betrays the meticulousness of its creators“
- “I’ve been downloading various MTA apps for years, this is the one that made me say ‘finally!’”
- “No nonsense app. Subway essentials … packed in most logical & simple way.”
- ”Enjoy having the app in the daily toolbox. Use it when calculating how long I can stay at the concluding applause of a Lincoln Center event & still get line 1 to Times Square for shuttle to Grand Central. Does come in handy. Continued success."
- “It's perfect for night owls like me, who must often wait up to 15 minutes for the next train.”
- ”Underway matches my mental model of the subway.”
- ”Your team has built a totally indispensable app and it’s saved me countless minutes.”

PLEASE NOTE
We get our data live from the MTA, so when their feed has inaccuracies, so does ours.

SUBSCRIPTION INFO
Underway is supported by ads. You may remove ads by subscribing to “Underway Ad-Free,” available as an in-app purchase. The current price of “Underway Ad-Free” is 99-cents per month. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase, then charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the standard monthly rate of 99-cents.

Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your settings in the iTunes Store at any time, after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

END STUFF
Underway is officially licensed from the MTA.

maps: © Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Used with permission.
symbols: ® or TM as applicable. Used with permission of Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Terms of Use: https://www.underway.nyc/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://www.underway.nyc/privacy-policy
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Reviews

The Perfect Subway App

Underway is marvelous. It is the navigation app that I use most consistently on the train, and for good reason. It has exactly the information I need and nothing more, and it executes it perfectly. I know how to read a map. I don’t need colorful directions and an inventive new route that combines ferries, buses, and a dollar van. I want to know when I need to leave my apartment and if it’s worth it to wait for an express train. Underway gets me the information I want and it does it without drama. It also has lots of very thoughtful touches. It works very well offline, and I like that I can send a train tracking link to people I’m meeting so that they can track me live. It’s like flight tracking but for the subway. For all its utility and minimalism, Underway also betrays the meticulousness of its creators. Changes to the subway map are added right away — the walking connection between Times Square and Bryant Park seemed to appear within hours after it opened. Everything works how I need it to, when I need it to. EDIT: The service changes are better than just about any other app now. [Previously: The only thing that might need some more nuanced adjustment is the service change interface, which shows absolutely everything affecting a train at once and can be a touch overwhelming. Other apps do service changes, though.] Nothing does what Underway does as well as Underway does it. I haven’t even written an app review in years. I just feel I have a duty to point out the rare thing in our world that is not a disgusting disappointment. This is among them. Bravo!

ian.j.mckSun, May 5, 2024
United StatesUnited States

Kept up to date

Really nice simple app overlaying waiting times on top of frequently updated MTA subway map, with localisation. Just wish there was a Manhattan bus map as well, maybe for a one time fee.

SG NYThu, Apr 18, 2024
United StatesUnited States

Great app

I basically never review apps, but this thing is exactly what I wanted. It is extremely simple and does what it needs to, without any fluff. I like that it just uses a normal subway map as the layout, very easy to navigate. It has been a godsend for timing trains and altering course mid trip.

La-PuertaMon, Feb 19, 2024
United StatesUnited States

Manhattan bus would be great

Simple app taking the latest MTA map and adding information about next train for each stop. Easy to use, double tap to zoom, regularly updated. My only wish: adding Manhattan bus maps too. Subscription for paid features is very steep, but not really necessary.

SG NYTue, Dec 26, 2023
United StatesUnited States

Better than anything ive used.

I love this app, saw it on tiktok knew i had to download this app. Kinda think its a bad idea to pay for connecting trains, but Its alr because this is a good app. Maybe add busses to this to :)

arexsityWed, Nov 22, 2023
United StatesUnited States

I couldn't love this app more!

Life-long NYer here, and this app just gets me. It knows exactly what I need. The clean simple facts and not all that jazz. Easy to use, and accurate! Do you have one for buses? I'll download it if you do :)

Uptowner2023Tue, Nov 21, 2023
United StatesUnited States

Offline Mode

Cached maps and the most recent data is a no brainer. More apps should do this! I love that this app makes public transit even more accessible. Based on the review responses here the developer is extremely responsive.

Kern JacksonThu, May 11, 2023
United StatesUnited States
Download & Revenue
DOWNLOAD 1.6KApr 2024Worldwide
REVENUE$312Apr 2024Worldwide
download revenue
About
Bundle Id
com.danramteke.Underway
Min Os. Version
15.0
Release Date
Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Update Date
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
Content Rating
4+
Has IMessage
No
Support Watch
No
Support Siri
No
File Size
84.07MB
Has Game Center
No
Family Sharing
Yes
Support Passbook
No
Supported Languages
English
What's New
version
2.37.0
updated
3 weeks ago
This update moves the "refresh feed from server button" from the floating menu to the bottom of the station popover. The floating menu now has a map picker button, to quickly switch to other maps. 

When switching to a new map, any open popovers are closed. And if auto-locate is enabled, then the app will try to locate you and open the popover of the station nearest you.

Again, we commissioned a new PATH map by calcagnomaps on Instagram. For now, it is still a new feature, "early access" granted to our Pro subscribers. Thank you so much for all your feedback on this new map!
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