Caltrain+ vs Live Caltrain Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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 in-app purchases: Caltrain+ at none against Live Caltrain Map's 3. Caltrain+ also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 3). Live Caltrain Map's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Caltrain+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Caltrain Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrain+ has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Caltrain Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caltrain+ | Live Caltrain Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Sahoo | Sozzled LLC |
Customer experience
Caltrain+
Live Caltrain Map
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
Live Caltrain Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Caltrain+
No in-app purchases
Live Caltrain Map
- Individual Monthly$0.991 Month
- Individual Annual$2.991 Year
- Family Annual$4.991 Year
Questions
Is Caltrain+ free?
Is Live Caltrain Map free?
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