Next Caltrain vs Live Caltrain Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Caltrain
Get real-time Caltrain arrival predictions for your favorite stations. Quickly view upcoming trains with a widget and explore train destinations with a simple touch. This app provides essential commuter information for the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Real-time arrival predictions
- Favorite station selection
- Train destination lookup
- Home screen widget
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Always know when the next Caltrain is coming! • Add your favorite stations and see the next 3 predicted arrivals at that station • Force touch on a train to see where it's going • Use the widget to get a quick peek at the coming trains without opening the app Caltrain© is a California commuter rail line that operates between San Francisco and Santa Clara Valley This application is not affiliated with or sponsored by Caltrain© commuter rail
Live Caltrain Map
See the exact location of Caltrains in real-time on a live map. Avoid phantom trains and delays by confirming your train's approach before heading to the station. Covers the entire San Francisco to San Jose and Gilroy corridor.
- Visual train tracking on map
- Instant delay and stall identification
- Full corridor coverage (SF to Gilroy)
- No account creation required
- Precise vehicle position display
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Verify train locations instantly. Schedules are just estimates. A live map is the truth. Watch Caltrain move in real-time. View precise vehicle positions directly on the map rather than relying on static lists. Confirm the train is actually approaching before walking to the platform. Eliminate the stress of phantom trains and unexplained delays by seeing exactly what is happening on the tracks. FEATURES: • VISUAL TRACKING: Watch the train icon move along the route. • INSTANT CLARITY: Spot delays and stalled trains immediately. • FULL CORRIDOR: Covers San Francisco to San Jose and Gilroy. • PRIVACY FIRST: No account creation required. Stop guessing. Download now to see the map. Privacy Policy: https://sozzled.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://sozzled.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Caltrain Map at 5.0 against Next Caltrain's 3.0. Live Caltrain Map also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Next Caltrain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Live Caltrain Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Next Caltrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Caltrain Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
Next Caltrain ships an update every 7 months, Live Caltrain Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Caltrain | Live Caltrain Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Fang | Sozzled LLC |
Customer experience
Next Caltrain
Live Caltrain Map
In-app purchases
Next Caltrain
No in-app purchases
Live Caltrain Map
- Individual Monthly$0.991 Month
- Individual Annual$2.991 Year
- Family Annual$4.991 Year
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