Citymapper

Editor's Review

Citymapper is the ultimate urban navigation app designed to make your travel experience as smooth and efficient as possible. Whether you're commuting to work, exploring a new city, or just trying to get from point A to point B, Citymapper provides real-time comparisons across all transport modes, ensuring you always find the best route. From buses 🚎 and subways 🚇 to trains 🚄 and ferries ⛴, plus cabs 🚕, ride shares 🚖, car shares 🚗, bike shares 🚲, and e-scooters 🛴, Citymapper has you covered. Even walking 🚶‍♂️ is integrated for a comprehensive view of your options.

One of the standout features of Citymapper is its turn-by-turn navigation for all types of transportation. No matter if you are on transit, walking, cycling or scooting, the app offers step-by-step directions to guide you. You can choose between three different map views, check the charge levels of e-scooters and e-bikes nearby, and steer clear of no-parking zones. The smart route planner takes care of all the logistical details, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the journey 🙌.

Citymapper also functions as a one-stop-shop for mobility, integrating various services like Uber, Lyft, JUMP, Lime, Bird, and more. This allows you to compare cab fares, hail a ride, hop on a shared bike, or grab the nearest scooter directly from the app 🚖 🚲 🛴. Additionally, the app helps you beat the rush-hour crowd by providing live wait times and ETAs, so you never miss a bus, train, or ferry. You can even track your public transportation on a real-time map and receive alerts when it's time to disembark ⏰.

The app personalizes your daily transit navigation by providing updates on your lock screen for all public transportation, including real-time bus arrivals, subway, ferry, and train times. It also offers disruption, delay, and status alerts, along with alternative routes. You can save your Home, Work, and frequently visited stops/stations for quick trip planning and subscribe to your favorite lines for automatic alerts ❤️. Citymapper also has social features, allowing you to share your live trip with friends and share locations easily 🤳.

Even without an internet connection, Citymapper has you covered with offline access to official subway and bus maps for cities like New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and more 🗺. It also works on Wear OS, displaying all the necessary information on your watch during your trip. With support for numerous cities worldwide 🏙 and integration with various transit agencies 📈, Citymapper is an indispensable tool for anyone navigating urban environments.

Features

• Real-time comparison across all transport modes

• Turn-by-turn directions for all public transportation

• Discover new routes

• Step-by-step navigation for transit

• Compare cab fares and hail a ride

• Live wait times and ETA

• Daily updates on lock screen

• Save favorite stops for fast planning

Pros

• Real-time transport comparison across all modes

• Turn-by-turn navigation for various transport types

• One-stop-shop mobility with integrated partners

• Live wait times and ETAs for public transport

• Personalized updates and alerts for daily transit

Cons

• App's functionality highly dependent on data accuracy

• Reliance on partnerships may limit options in some areas