Citymapper: All Live Transit
What is Citymapper?
Citymapper is a navigation app that combines bus, subway, train, ferry, walking, cycling and scooter trips, along with cabs, ride share and car share options, into one trip planner. It provides turn-by-turn directions, live wait times and real-time maps for transit vehicles. It covers many cities, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with more worldwide.
Pricing. Citymapper: All Live Transit is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Comparing transit, ride share and bike share options for one trip
- Following live bus or train arrival times and receiving line alerts
- Using offline subway and bus maps in supported cities such as New York
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Why this app is in S tier
Citymapper scores 98 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 96, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Instantly compare your travel options in real-time across all transport modes globally! Easily navigate your city with turn-by-turn directions for all your public transportation, walking, cycling and scooter trips. THOUSANDS OF 5 STAR REVIEWS * "This is my favorite transit app. Full-featured and a breeze to use. I really appreciate the Uber integration." * "Only way to get around NYC and Chicago. Easy and accurate. Download this one NOW" * "I love it. It’s the best thing since zippers, peanut and jelly and 1 TB thumb drives" * "Support for the SF Bay Area is particularly impressive because it aggregates all transit systems imaginable (BART, Caltrain, MUNI, VTA, etc.) into one seamless app" FIND THE BEST ROUTE ► Simple trip planning combining all transport modes: bus, subway, train, ferry, cabs, ride share, car share, bike share, e-scooters and walking. Discover routes you never knew existed HIT THE GO BUTTON FOR STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS ► Turn-by-turn navigation for all your transit, walking, personal cycling, bike shares and scooter trips. Choose between 3 different map views, see the charge levels of e-scooters and e-bikes around you, we even help you avoid no-parking zon
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 98 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 110K | 1.0M | 60.6K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 3d ago | 13d ago | 15d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Citymapper
Which cities does it cover?
The listing names cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston and Seattle, and says more are available worldwide. Users can see the full list in the app or on the Citymapper website.
Can I book a ride from inside the app?
You can compare cab fares, hail a ride and find shared bikes or e-scooters from within the app. Named partners include Uber and Lyft, along with several bike share and e-scooter operators.
Does it work without an internet connection?
You can access offline maps, including the official NYC subway map, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens bus maps, the DC metro map and the Muni Metro map. It does not state whether live navigation works offline.
Is Citymapper free?
Citymapper is free to download.
What is Citymapper good for?
Citymapper is built for comparing transit, ride share and bike share options for one trip, following live bus or train arrival times and receiving line alerts, using offline subway and bus maps in supported cities such as new york. It sits in the public transit navigation list on AppTierList.
Is Citymapper worth it?
Citymapper is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 public transit navigation apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 109,817 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Citymapper compare to Transit • Subway & Bus Times?
Citymapper is S tier at 98; Transit • Subway & Bus Times is S tier at 98. They score the same. Citymapper is free to download, Transit • Subway & Bus Times is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Citymapper updated?
Citymapper was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Public Transit Navigation
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 109,817
- Recent reviews
- 4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (3 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Comparing transit, ride share and bike share options for one trip, Following live bus or train arrival times and receiving line alerts, Using offline subway and bus maps in supported cities such as New York
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 295 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 14
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed