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Bing Bong – NYC Subway Widget — Handy NYC subway widget with arrivals and alerts

Android Maps And Navigation TinyPipe
4.6 GP
1,903+
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Been using Bing Bong – NYC Subway Widget for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that puts real-time subway and bus info right on your home screen. No need to even open another app to check when the next train is coming. Pretty solid if you’re a New Yorker who relies on public transit.

Here’s what you do: there’s a widget that shows the arrival times for stations and stops near you. And it’s got a favorites section too, so you can just see the stops you use most often. Plus you can get service alerts – just tap on a line to see if there are any delays or issues. There’s also a station locator, so you can quickly open a stop in Maps.

Look, if you commute in the city, you’ll probably find this really useful. It’s not perfect – sometimes the arrival times aren’t 100% accurate – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want subway info at a glance.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Bing Bong - NYC Subway Widget. I've tested a bunch of transit apps and this one's pretty solid. The location-based widget is super handy for seeing when the next trains are coming without even opening an app. And the favorites feature is great if you have a few stops you use regularly. The service alerts are a nice bonus too. The only downsides are that the arrival times can be a little off sometimes, and the ads can get kinda annoying if you don't pay. But overall it's a really useful app if you live in or visit NYC.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Puts subway/bus arrival info right on your home screen
  • Favorites widget lets you track your most used stops
  • Includes real-time service alerts for delays and issues
  • Station locator opens stops in Maps with one tap

Cons

  • Arrival times can be inaccurate at times
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Might take a little while to set up and customize

Specifications

Updated 20.06.2025
Category Maps And Navigation
Age Rating Everyone
Developer TinyPipe
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.bingbong

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4.6/5
16 reviews
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Lamond Chapple Oct 19, 2025

very on point

Mel C Oct 19, 2025

awesome

Rae Oct 19, 2025

horrible. doesn't work.

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