HelixAlert · House #22,912

What it is

Calls itself “live delay tracker”.

• Calls itself: live delay tracker

“…live delay tracker”

Where it puts itself

Claims “fastest”.

• Superlative claim: fastest

“HelixAlert breaks the Lincoln Tunnel crossing into three measured segments instead of one number”

“It's the fastest way to check when your next bus to the city actually leaves”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“There is no account to create and nothing to pay: it works as a website, as an installable phone app, and as a Telegram bot.”

“HelixAlert is a free, live delay tracker for NJ Transit buses crossing into New York through the Lincoln Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“HelixAlert is a free live delay tracker for NJ Transit bus commuters heading into New York.”

How it runs

A bot, mobile app and web app for Android and iOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: bot · mobile · web
• Runs on: Android · iOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“…it works as a website, as an installable phone app, and as a Telegram bot.”

“On Android the site can notify from a browser tab”

What it works with

Names Android, Apple and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: Android · Apple · GW Bridge · +4

“On Android the site can notify from a browser tab”

“On iPhone and iPad, Apple only allows a website to send notifications”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Open the Alert me tab at the top of this page and turn on push notifications.”

“There is no account to create and nothing to pay: it works as a website, as an installable phone app, and as a Telegram bot.”