# Caltrain+ vs Treehouse Hotels

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Caltrain+ | Treehouse Hotels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-plus/id1570049004/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehouse-hotels/id6449586726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Sahoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/970144714) | [SH Group Operations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/982062788) |

## What reviewers say

### Caltrain+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-plus/id1570049004)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easily accessible
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Great UI
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate train times
- 🐛 Inconvenient, unable to process payments

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- Unable to process payments

**Requested features**

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


### Treehouse Hotels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehouse-hotels/id6449586726)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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