# Caltrain+ vs Ferry SF

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caltrain+ at none against Ferry SF's 2. Caltrain+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Ferry SF's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ferry SF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Caltrain+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ferry SF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrain+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Ferry SF every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caltrain+ | Ferry SF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-plus/id1570049004/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferry-sf/id6780761304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Sahoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/970144714) | [JEFFREY CHARLES MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780761306) |

## 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


### Ferry SF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferry-sf/id6780761304)

Track ferries live on a map and access full schedules offline. Get service alerts and ferry news. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks unlimited map access.

**Highlights:** Live ferry tracking map, Real-time schedules, Offline schedule access, Service alerts and news, Fleet information, Optional ad-free subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FerrySF Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| FerrySF Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caltrain+ free?

Caltrain+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ferry SF free?

Ferry SF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Caltrain+ or Ferry SF?

Ferry SF is rated higher. Caltrain+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Ferry SF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Caltrain+ or Ferry SF have ads?

Ferry SF shows ads; Caltrain+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Caltrain+ or Ferry SF?

Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ferry SF every 6 days. Most recently, Caltrain+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ferry SF on October 4, 2026.

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