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MetroBuddy - Balance Tracker Screenshots

iPhone

About MetroBuddy - Balance Tracker

MetroBuddy is your subway ride's best friend. In cities like New York where you have to swipe your transit card to unlock the turnstile, forgetting your balance and being greeted by an "insufficient funds" message can be annoying, and delay your journey.

MetroBuddy lets you enter your current MetroCard balance, and update it each time you swipe. Never lose time at the MetroCard reader again, your balance will always be available on your phone! The app also calculates how many rides you have left, based on your fare. Use the History tab to review the changes you made to your balance.

MetroBuddy also provides Siri shortcuts to record a swipe and check your balance. This enables you to build powerful automation for your commute, such as recording a swipe, starting your favorite playlist, and checking the next train departure.

If you are using iOS 14 or later, you can add a widget to your home screen or your widget center to view your balance even faster.

We are proud to be working on making MetroBuddy as inclusive as possible. You can change your fare if you have a more affordable one. The app is also fully compatible with iOS assistive technologies such as VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and VoiceControl. Turnstiles are not fully accessible, but MetroBuddy is.

Do not hesitate to reach out with feedback and/or questions by e-mail at hi@alexisonline.dev.

Please note that MetroBuddy is a hobby app and is not affiliated with New York's MTA in any way.

What's New in the Latest Version 2.1.0

Last updated on Feb 20, 2021

Old Versions

Introducing the History tab! This update features a brand new tab to track when you made the last change to your MetroCard balance in the app. This is handy if you need to verify that you recorded a swipe at a certain point, further helping you accurately keeping track of your balance.

Version History

2.1.0

Feb 20, 2021

2.0.3

Feb 8, 2021

This version contains minor bug fixes:
- The card view no longer scrolls if it fits on the screen
- When scrolling, the status bar no longer overlaps the content

2.0.2

Sep 29, 2020

Fixed:
- In some situations, the widget and balance inside the app wouldn't update after running the "swipe card" Siri shortcut

2.0.1

Sep 18, 2020

Fixed:
- The widget now has the correct appearance in dark mode

2.0.0

Sep 17, 2020

Make space on your home screen for the new MetroBuddy widget! You can now view your balance from the home screen. This version of MetroBuddy is also optimized to provide you a better experience if you are using iOS 14.

1.1.0

Jul 31, 2020

MetroBuddy now works with Siri Shortcuts! Ask Siri to check your MetroCard balance, or to record a swipe. Tap the Siri button in the app to get started.

We also made a few improvements to the app:
- Record a swipe using Magic Tap with accessibility technologies
- VoiceOver now announces the new balance after recording a swipe
- The app now gives you haptic feedback when you swipe past the threshold to record a swipe

1.0.0

Jul 21, 2020

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