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Life & fun · July 11, 2026

Tunnel Rat

Navigate New York’s subway with realtime info and alerts.

Tunnel Rat launched on July 11, 2026 with 4 votes, #6,023 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

What it does

Tunnel Rat is New York's underground expert—a fast, native, and private app for riding the subway, built specifically for those who rely on it every day. Totally free, no ads, and no tracking. Unlike other transit apps, the ambition is narrow: cover the NYC subway in depth—just this system, just this city. Realtime countdowns, live train tracking, summarized alerts, trip planning, reminders, precise entrances widgets, and more, each designed with care and precision.

Navigate New York's subway with realtime info and alerts. Free to use, no ads, zero tracking.

Navigate New York’s subway with realtime info and alerts. Free to use, no ads, zero tracking. Tunnel Rat was designed with three principles in mind, from day one. Opens and updates in seconds, whether on the street or underground. Even if you’re stuck in a tunnel, it falls back to scheduled train times, so you always have something to work with. Designed for everyone, with bold colors, clear language, and high-contrast options. It supports most of the iOS accessibility features you might need—VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and more. Your favorites, searches, and location stay on your device—never on our servers. Quick hits on some of the bits people want to know about Tunnel Rat. Nope! Tunnel Rat…from tunnelrat.app

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