Comparison

Caltrain+ vs Sunnyvale Beam

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

Sunnyvale Beam

An electric vehicle ridesharing service that offers smart, easy, and affordable city transportation. Book a ride via your phone, share with others heading in the same direction, and contribute to a greener environment with a fully electric fleet.

Highlights
  • Electric vehicle ridesharing
  • Smart ride booking via phone
  • Shared rides for affordability
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Environmentally friendly travel
Features
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We’re an electric vehicle ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, affordable, and green. Whether it's a trip to work, school, a doctor’s appointment, or the grocery store, Sunnyvale Beam makes getting around the city safe and efficient. HOW IT WORKS: - Book a ride on your phone by inputting your pickup and drop-off addresses. - Get picked up near your requested pick-up location. - Share your ride with others. - Save money and the environment. WHAT WE’RE ABOUT: SHARING. Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. RELIABILITY: Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re in the vehicle too. SUSTAINABILITY. In our fully electric fleet, you do your part to make Sunnyvale greener and cleaner every time you ride. Questions? Reach out at support-sunnyvale-beam@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

Screenshots

Caltrain+4 screens
Sunnyvale Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Caltrain+ at 86% against Sunnyvale Beam's 33%. Caltrain+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Caltrain+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caltrain+ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Caltrain+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Sunnyvale Beam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Sunnyvale Beam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Caltrain+ versus Sunnyvale Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaltrain+Sunnyvale Beam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SahooVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Caltrain+

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

Sunnyvale Beam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Sunnyvale Beam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Caltrain+

No in-app purchases

None

Sunnyvale Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caltrain+ free?
Caltrain+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunnyvale Beam free?
Sunnyvale Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Caltrain+ or Sunnyvale Beam?
Caltrain+ is rated higher. Caltrain+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Sunnyvale Beam averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Caltrain+ or Sunnyvale Beam have ads?
Neither Caltrain+ nor Sunnyvale Beam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caltrain+ or Sunnyvale Beam?
Caltrain+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sunnyvale Beam monthly. Most recently, Caltrain+ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sunnyvale Beam on October 20, 2026.

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