The Weekendest iOS App

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I created The Weekendest back in 2019, when I realized that you can use MTA's real-time feeds to create a real-time map of the current subway service, which until then, has never been done before. The iOS app version has a new interface that focuses on getting your nearby train times without a single tap. Detected service notices are shown when you select a station that may be affected. When viewing a trip, you can view estimated connection times for all transfers at any given stop, so you'll know if you need to hustle. Taking advantage of the phone's native environment, the app is able to detect if you lost internet connection, and will continue to update times based on the last known information. When connection is restored, the app will automatically retrieve updated data. Also, there is finally light-mode. There are a couple new features that require an add-on subscription: background trip tracker - where you can view next stop, and associated connection times on your phone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (when using a phone that has it); as well as trip arrival alerts - which allows you to set a notification for when a particular trip is arriving soon to your stop. I made the decision to have paid premium features, because my server and API bills are getting expensive, and I feel it's fair to only charge for features that actually require more server resources. The subscription fee is $14.99/year. There are no ads on the free version of the app. I had some time between jobs last year, so I decided to pick up Swift, and started working on an iOS app version of The Weekendest. Yes, before anyone asks, I will likely work on an Android app soon. I would have to learn how to develop Android, acquire an Android phone, etc. So it will probably take some time to get there.

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