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Subway® alternatives

Users often seek alternatives to the Subway® app due to frequent crashes, issues with applying deals and gift cards, and problems with account login. Alternatives range from other sandwich shops like Jersey Mike's, which offers a reliable ordering experience and loyalty points, to mobile games like Subway Surfers and Fruit Ninja® for entertainment, and even transit apps like SUBWAY:NYC for navigating public transport.

Why users look for alternatives to Subway®

The alternatives

Subway Surfers
4.6★ · 3,770,779 ratings · Free

Subway Surfers is a popular mobile game where players run, jump, and dodge trains in an endless runner format. It is praised for being fun and entertaining, suitable for long car rides or travel, and can often be played offline.

Better for: This game is better for users looking for a free, entertaining mobile game to pass the time, especially during travel or when offline R55R56R62. It suits those who enjoy endless runner games and collecting characters R52.

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Jersey Mike's
4.9★ · 1,171,796 ratings · Free

Jersey Mike's offers an app for ordering subs, noted for its consistency in food quality and ease of finding nearby locations. Users appreciate its point system for purchases, though some find prices high and coupon availability limited.

Better for: Jersey Mike's is better for users seeking a reliable alternative for ordering subs with consistent quality R66. It's suitable for those who value a good loyalty program with generous points R69 and an easy-to-use app for finding locations while traveling R66.

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Fruit Ninja®
4.7★ · 367,012 ratings · Free

Fruit Ninja® is a mobile game where players slice fruit with a finger swipe. It is considered very fun and a good stress reliever for some users. However, it is noted for having many ads, occasional glitches, and sometimes requiring an internet connection.

Better for: Fruit Ninja® is better for users looking for a fun, engaging mobile game for stress relief or boredom R80R86R89. It suits those who enjoy simple, addictive gameplay, but they should be prepared for ads and potential offline limitations R81.

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SUBWAY:NYC
4.4★ · 760 ratings · Free

SUBWAY:NYC is a transit app primarily used for navigating the New York City subway system. It is praised for its easy-to-use map and lack of commercials, but users frequently report inaccurate train times and occasional crashes.

Better for: SUBWAY:NYC is better for users who need a simple map to navigate the NYC subway system R94R97R100. It suits those who prioritize a clear map over real-time train accuracy, as its train times are often unreliable R93R95R96.

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Subway Trinidad
4.7★ · 520 ratings · Free

Subway Trinidad is an app for ordering Subway in Trinidad. Users find it efficient and easy to use for placing orders. However, it has significant issues with its online payment system, often charging in USD instead of TTD and declining cards, and some users report missing menu items and delivery problems.

Better for: Subway Trinidad is better for users in Trinidad who want to place Subway orders efficiently, provided they are aware of and can work around the payment and delivery issues R108R113R115. It's suitable for those who prefer using the app for convenience despite its technical shortcomings R109.

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Stick with Subway® if

Users should stick with the main Subway® app if they consistently have positive experiences with ordering, payment, and coupon application, as some users still find it awesome and appreciate the fresh food .

Evidence note: Subway Trinidad has a limited number of reviews, making it harder to fully assess its overall user satisfaction beyond the highlighted points.

Frequently asked

Why is the Subway® app not working for me?
The Subway® app often experiences issues such as crashing, failing to open after updates, and problems with account login or order processing R1R6R7R22. Many users report that coupons and gift cards do not work correctly R3R4R7R12.
Can I combine gift cards on the Subway® app?
No, recent updates to the Subway® app have removed the ability to combine gift card balances, making it difficult to use multiple cards or small remaining balances R12R24R27R32. Users also report being unable to use a partial gift card balance and complete payment with another method R32.
Are there any good games similar to Subway Surfers?
Yes, Fruit Ninja® is another popular mobile game that offers engaging gameplay, though it has ads and occasional glitches R81. Subway Surfers itself is highly rated as an entertaining endless runner game, suitable for travel and often playable offline R52R55R56R62.
Is the SUBWAY:NYC app accurate for train times?
No, the SUBWAY:NYC app is frequently reported to have inaccurate train times, often showing different and incorrect information compared to station signage or other transit apps like Google Maps R93R95R96. Its main strength is its easy-to-use map R97R100.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Subway® 1/5 · US App crashes: I’m on iPhone 15 pro max latest update was working new update app opens and closes
  2. [R22] Subway® 1/5 · US App is terrible now: App crashed, again, and the order didn’t go through, again. STOP UPGRADING/CHANGING THE APP AND FIX IT!!
  3. [R37] Subway® 1/5 · US App doesn’t work: New update prevents app from working. See multiple poor reviews with no response or fix
  4. [R39] Subway® 1/5 · US New update app crash: I can’t even open the app. I’ve deleted and reinstalled. Restarted my phone. Still…I click on the app and it pops up for a half a second n then closes (ie app crashes).
  5. [R3] Subway® 3/5 · US Not Impressed: I love subway and used to use the app every time i order, but ever since the update the app doesn’t let me use any deals for my order even when i have the required items. It’s frustrating and needs to be addressed.
  6. [R4] Subway® 1/5 · US New Update Has Broken the App: Unable to use any of the Sub Club Online Coupons. I am forced to refresh the app a 2nd time because it can't take my order (unless it's freshly refreshed). I miss the previous version of the app.
  7. [R7] Subway® 1/5 · US Very poor quality: One time I used this app to order my food and it never arrived, it works fine on uber eats and door dash, but this app just by itself is a scam the food you order doesn’t come, and when you try to use the sub club option to get the discounted sandwiches the app just seems to stop working nothing you click on the screen registers. I absolutely hate this app I love subway but neve
  8. [R15] Subway® 3/5 · US It’s okay: I love the app I just don’t do my like how now some of the deals are only at certain subway locations & you can’t see which location has those deals near you anymore so you can order your food.
  9. [R8] Subway® 4/5 · US Feature request: combining gift card: The app is better than before and keeps improving. One key feature I recommend is to be able to combine gift cards remaining. It makes the payment with gift cards less painful. Or you can refer the design of Starbucks app, which is very fluent for instore payment.
  10. [R12] Subway® 3/5 · US Do not use Gift Cards: You cannot use a partial gift card, so you wind up forfeiting any balance below the price of a sandwich.
  11. [R16] Subway® 1/5 · US Terrible functionally: While there are curbside delivery signs, there is not a place in the app to select curbside delivery. The app will not accept any method of payment, even after removing and re-entering information. You can’t reload a gift card. Basically not a user friendly app.
  12. [R24] Subway® 3/5 · US Worse update: No gift card balance transfer function, accumulated many gift cards with small amounts that could not be used. Sucks!
  13. [R6] Subway® 3/5 · US You need to fix your app so I can use it again: For the last two updates I have not been able to login because it only makes you sign up for an account. The last couple of updates logged me out and I am unable to login. Every time I put in my E-mail it ask me for my first and last name and phone number and then tells me that it is already in use with my E-mail and to sign in, except there is mo wa
  14. [R9] Subway® 3/5 · US Logging problems: I am not able to login a few months now !! I deleted and reinstalled the app multiple times but it still doesn't work !
  15. [R10] Subway® 1/5 · US Account Recovery Needs Improvement: Please add a phone number login option to the Subway app. My account is currently linked to an email address that I can no longer access, so I cannot receive the verification code and I am completely locked out of my account. The phone number linked to my account also cannot be used to create a new account or be reassigned. My old account still has an unused ba
  16. [R35] Subway® 1/5 · US Worthless: My phone number was linked to an email address I no longer have access to and the app won’t let me use my password so I can’t access my account. Can’t open a new account because my phone number is linked to my old account that Subway won’t let me access by password. Now downloading Jersey Mike’s app.
  17. [R31] Subway® 1/5 · US App charges but doesn’t complete order: For the past three weeks since the latest update, the app has been charging my Apple Pay credit card, but then doesn’t complete the order.
  18. [R34] Subway® 1/5 · US Need to pay attention to orders: They did not cut my sandwich or my wife’s in half did not put double meat on them and did not put mayonnaise on mine
  19. [R44] Subway® 1/5 · US RIRIE - DOES NOT CUSTOMIZE THEIR ORDERS: We are outdoors people and the group of us ordered customized on line orders. Obviously we ALL were disappointed in our orders. We didn't find out till we realized the orders DID NOT MATCH what we ordered. Disappointed to say the least. The 8 of us all Feel we wasted our time and money Plus O ordered a meal deal and never received the FULL MEAL DE
  20. [R5] Subway® 4/5 · US Issue resolved!: I accidentally ordered a sandwich from the wrong location. There was no way to cancel my order through the app. I tried calling the store multiple times and did not receive an answer. I tried going to the website to find a Customer Service number and was not able to get through to anybody. I used the Chatbot, but it was difficult to work with. Update: Subway responded to my e
  21. [R13] Subway® 1/5 · US I’m TIRED of the App Choosing Every Subway but the One Closest To Me!!!: I order subway quite a bit. I have never had to select which subway I was ordering from. It’s like the app knew my location and selected the closest one. For some reason, the app is not just choosing random subways and I’m SO TIRED of it! I’m sure there’s a way to see which store the app is selecting OR even a way for me to
  22. [R14] Subway® 4/5 · US Re-order feature: When you use the re-order feature, it does not remember the customization to the sandwiches
  23. [R52] Subway Surfers 5/5 · US This game is the best mob like game oat: like the title says this is definitely the best mobile game oat and most definitely a top ten video game ever been playing this my whole life literally since i was like 4 and im still playing it to this day and honestly i’ve had fun every second of playing this game from buying\unlocking characters to just playing in general. LOVE THIS GAME!!!
  24. [R55] Subway Surfers 5/5 · US Best game ever!!! 👍👍👍: This is the best game ever so much fun and WiFi free so perfect for traveling!!!
  25. [R56] Subway Surfers 3/5 · US Good but a lot of ads: Btw pls read!!! This game has a lot of ads but it’s a good idea for long car rides! Sometimes it is super glitchy tho and is constantly playing the same ads and asking me to buy the bundles! A good idea for this game is to have a starter pack for first timers so they can get like 10,000 coins 30 keys and like a couple of boards and characters!! In the showdown races I for s
  26. [R60] Subway Surfers 4/5 · US Love this game so much just have a few questions: Absolutely am addicted to this game. I have a question though! I was wondering if I can write my profile name to be of my choice and where I could find that. I absolutely love the game and the pride stuff is awesome. Also, is it just me, or did regular Ms Maia jump up from 100 keys to 150 keys?? Why is that? Anyway, great game! Update: I think yo
  27. [R66] Jersey Mike's 5/5 · US Consistency: I really have a good experience with apps when it comes a to ordering and traveling. I travel for lacrosse and no matter where I go I can use the app to find a place nearby and place the order without nearly any thought. I love that it’s so easy to use the find my location on the app. Then when I get there the food is constantly the same no surprises. Consistently consistent! I love i
  28. [R69] Jersey Mike's 5/5 · US Point system is great: App is very convenient generous points on purchases 👍
  29. [R72] Jersey Mike's 5/5 · US Best Staff: Best staff around. Very friendly and great workers
  30. [R74] Jersey Mike's 5/5 · US Denton Jersey Mukes: Awesome crew- great food and service
  31. [R80] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US It’s the best thing ever and it’s so much fun: Very fun I like when there’s the rewards
  32. [R81] Fruit Ninja® 3/5 · US Good, but…: I love Fruit Ninja, but it has too many ads, and it doesn’t let you play offline, due to “servers.” This is why I’m rating it 3 stars, some pros in this game, others cons.
  33. [R86] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US Game: Good game. It is very fun
  34. [R89] Fruit Ninja® 5/5 · US I actually like this,: So I don’t want to add attention to myself or anything but I get stressed a lot and when I get stressed I cvt myself and this game helped me a lot throughout my stress and it help me feel better in life and keeps me clean,I’ve been playing this game for abt 8 months and that’s how long I’ve been clean,I’ve also struggled with depression so it helps a lot thank you for this g
  35. [R94] SUBWAY:NYC 5/5 · US Good: Easy to use , no commercials
  36. [R97] SUBWAY:NYC 4/5 · US Helpfu: I like the map very much. I don’t use the other features.
  37. [R100] SUBWAY:NYC 5/5 · US Had For Years & Use All the Time: My one and only subway map. Highly recommended!
  38. [R103] SUBWAY:NYC 5/5 · US Replaces another good one: Only ads are included, but some are useful.
  39. [R108] Subway Trinidad 5/5 · US Love them: Quick simple and eat lol Good job !
  40. [R109] Subway Trinidad 3/5 · US Subway Payment: The app is good to place your order however the online payment option needs to upgrade/update. The payment shows up in USD when it should be in TTD. The WiPay keeps declining even though multiple cards (VISA, MASTERCARD and Debit Cards) are used. Better to use their WhatsApp version and follow the instructions. Please update the app.
  41. [R113] Subway Trinidad 5/5 · US Efficient: Works great
  42. [R115] Subway Trinidad 5/5 · US Value for money: Efficient and effective, saves time and great specials available daily
  43. [R27] Subway® 1/5 · US Can’t transfer gift card balance anymore: I have several gift cards in my account but can’t use them because they all have 2 or 3 dollars. Why the transfer balance option is gone?????
  44. [R32] Subway® 1/5 · US Gift cards are a rip off.: This app used to allow you to merge or add onto existing gift cards. With the last update, it got rid of that feature. But when I go to pay, if there is not enough balance in gift card, it wont allow me to finish with other payment. In other words, there is no way to finish off a gift card when it gets too low for one sandwich. Is this just a way to take that extra
  45. [R62] Subway Surfers 5/5 · US SO FUNNN: so this app actually is my n.1 best app like I play this everyday I play this for like 3 yrs it’s so fun once I went to turkya then travel back home in a train I decided to play subway surfers it was so fun I recommend you downloading this app. like it’s so entertaining you need to download it it’s so entertaining
  46. [R93] SUBWAY:NYC 1/5 · US Where does it get its data?: I’m in the station now. App says my train is zero minutes away. Signage in the station says it’s eight minutes away. Pretty clear the sign is right and the app is wrong. What’s the point of this app if the train timings are this unreliable?
  47. [R95] SUBWAY:NYC 3/5 · US Great But: The app still doesn’t know that the M train shares the Q stops on 2nd Ave in Manhattan. Also times for trains arriving and departing are less accurate here than on google maps.
  48. [R96] SUBWAY:NYC 2/5 · US Good, but with bugs: Overall there are good bones in this app. However, there are problems. The train times are wildly inaccurate. Don’t attempt to use them. Also, the UI is a bit confusing, a lot of symbols are used and I have no idea what they mean. For example, there are wifi symbols on some trains… why? What does that mean? It also randomly crashes. This all points to a good concept and founda

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