Comparison

Caltrain+ vs Treehouse Hotels

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Caltrain+

Plan your Caltrain trips with ease. Get real-time schedules, find the fastest routes, and view service alerts. Perfect for commuters and occasional riders needing to navigate the Caltrain system efficiently.

Highlights
  • Trip planning by departure and arrival station
  • View full timetables
  • Access service alerts
  • System map integration
  • Filter by 'arrive by' time
  • View scheduled stops for each train
Features
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Caltrain+ is a Caltrain schedule and trip planning app that lets you quickly and easily figure out which train to take to get you from Station A to Station B. Additionally you can view full timetables, service alerts, and a system map all from within the app. To use Caltrain+, simply select the station you want to depart from, the station you want to arrive at, and the timetable (Weekday or Weekend), and Caltrain+ will show you a complete list of every matching train you could take along with its number, service type (i.e. Local, Limited, Express, or South County Connector), departure and arrival time, and trip duration. Optionally specify an “arrive by” time to filter the list of trains to only include those which will get you to your destination station before the specified time. You can also view the full list of scheduled stops for a particular train just by tapping on it. Transit data provided by 511.org. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com.

About

Treehouse Hotels

Manage your hotel stay, order amenities, and explore local attractions directly from your device. Communicate with hotel staff for requests and receive updates on offers and new locations.

Highlights
  • Manage hotel stay
  • Order in-room amenities
  • Control in-room TV
  • Explore local hotspots
  • Reserve tables
  • Chat with hotel staff
  • Request early/late check-in/out
Features
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The Treehouse Hotels app puts you in charge of your own adventures at Treehouse Hotels. Manage your stay, order in-room picnics, control your tv, explore local hotspots, reserve a table, chat with the Treehouse crew and much more. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU – Message the Treehouse crew directly for anything you may need. From your personal device, whether you’re near or far, communicate with our crew. Talk to us about anything! Let us know if you’re running late or running early, ask us about our favorite places nearby, or set up a wake-up call to ensure you conquer the day. Whatever you need, we are here for you. REQUEST TO CHECK-IN BEFORE YOU LAND – Request to Check-in when you are on the way for a smooth arrival We love checking our guests in, but understand that sometimes you just need your bed. With the Treehouse Hotels app, you can request to check in for your stay when you are on the way to make sure your arrival is quick and smooth. Once you have requested your check in, feel free to chat us up about how you like your room . WE HATE TO SEE YOU GO – Request your Check-out with the tap of a button. TAKE ROOT AT TREEHOUSE – Stay in touch and in the know Even when you aren’t in the Treehouse, you are still with us. Your phone is your inside look at what fun stuff we have going on, news on where we’re springing up next, our latest offers and more. SEEK ADVENTURE – Recommendations from our fun finders Our fun finders are always around to let you in on local secrets, new hotspots, old hangouts, outdoor adventures and much more. Send us a chat and let’s get to planning your latest adventure! WATCH & LISTEN – Your device is now also your remote You wouldn’t lose your device, so the days of losing the remote are over. Use the Treehouse app on your device to control your in-room TV.

Screenshots

Caltrain+4 screens
Treehouse Hotels4 screens

Verdict

The call

Caltrain+ and Treehouse Hotels both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Caltrain+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Treehouse Hotels's. Caltrain+ also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 68). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Caltrain+ against 4.9 for Treehouse Hotels. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrain+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Caltrain+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Treehouse Hotels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Caltrain+ versus Treehouse Hotels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaltrain+Treehouse Hotels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)4.9 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better68
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SahooSH Group Operations LLC

Customer experience

Caltrain+

All ratings2,344 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Treehouse Hotels

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Caltrain+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • Unable to process payments

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand service to Gilroy
  • Post more info on the app like ticketing and upcoming changes
  • Add dark mode

Treehouse Hotels

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Caltrain+

No in-app purchases

None

Treehouse Hotels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caltrain+ free?
Caltrain+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Treehouse Hotels free?
Treehouse Hotels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Caltrain+ or Treehouse Hotels?
Treehouse Hotels is rated higher. Caltrain+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Treehouse Hotels averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.
Do Caltrain+ or Treehouse Hotels have ads?
Neither Caltrain+ nor Treehouse Hotels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caltrain+ or Treehouse Hotels?
Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Treehouse Hotels every 3 weeks. Most recently, Caltrain+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Treehouse Hotels on November 3, 2026.

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