# Caltrain+ vs Bayview Shuttle

Caltrain+ and Bayview Shuttle both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Caltrain+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Bayview Shuttle's. Caltrain+ also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 164). 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 Bayview Shuttle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrain+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 164, 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 67% of Bayview Shuttle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caltrain+ | Bayview Shuttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-plus/id1570049004/reviews) | **[4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayview-shuttle/id6695742343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Sahoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/970144714) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## 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


### Bayview Shuttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayview-shuttle/id6695742343)

This app provides on-demand transit options within the Bayview and Hunter's Point area. It helps you find the best way to travel, whether it's a shared shuttle ride or another public transit service, with live tracking and booking.

**Highlights:** On-demand shuttle booking, Public transit journey planner, Live arrival and ride tracking, Shared ride matching, Affordable pricing, Accessible vehicle options

**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 Bayview Shuttle free?

Bayview Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Caltrain+ or Bayview Shuttle?

Bayview Shuttle is rated higher. Caltrain+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Bayview Shuttle averages 4.9 from 164 ratings.

### Do Caltrain+ or Bayview Shuttle have ads?

Neither Caltrain+ nor Bayview Shuttle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caltrain+ or Bayview Shuttle?

Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bayview Shuttle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Caltrain+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bayview Shuttle on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*