Comparison

SFBayBART vs San Francisco Subway map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SFBayBART

Features
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SFBayBART uses the official BART API, which ensures accurate data, but is not endorsed or certified by BART. SFBayBART includes: (1) - A map of the BART system (2) - An interactive map showing the BART Stations (3) - A tabular list of all BART stations (4) - A list of all routes served by BART (5) - A trip planner Clicking on a BART station on either the interactive map or the tabular view, will show all departure times of the selected station, in either the northbound or southbound direction, in real-time. Clicking on a route, will show a list of all stations served by the selected route. The trip planner will provide a trip list, based on either the intended departure date/time or the intended arrival date/time. A wireless connection is required to use most features, as most data is updated in real-time. The BART station list, however once retrieved is available for offline use, this includes the interactive map and tabular station list. However, the ability to obtain departure times is not available as this data is obtained real-time from the BART server. Note: When BART is not in service at the selected station, you will receive a message indicating no departure time data is available.

About

San Francisco Subway map

Features
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San Francisco Rail Map keeps BART and Muni Metro together in one simple app. Use interactive and online maps, browse color-coded rail lines, and plan trips between stations with a clear From and To route planner. The app also includes Bay Area airport guidance, airport board screens, emergency help, travel tools, and an address book for saved places. The current build shown in the app covers 12 lines and 159 physical stations, with a transfer core around Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center / UN Plaza. With the app you can: β€’ view San Francisco rail maps in a clean mobile layout β€’ browse BART and Muni Metro lines and stations β€’ use a route planner with station-based trip flow β€’ understand transfer logic across the Market Street core β€’ see airport guidance for SFO, OAK, and SJC β€’ open airport board screens with departures, arrivals tabs, and flight search β€’ access emergency help with quick dial numbers β€’ save useful places in the address book β€’ use travel essentials for hotels, flights, car rentals, and tours San Francisco Rail Map is designed for visitors, commuters, students, and anyone who wants a clearer way to move around San Francisco and the Bay Area by rail.

Screenshots

SFBayBART4 screens
San Francisco Subway map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SFBayBART at 14.5 against San Francisco Subway map's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFBayBART ships an update every 21 months, San Francisco Subway map every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SFBayBART versus San Francisco Subway map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFBayBARTSan Francisco Subway map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 months β€” betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZandy Corp.Yaroslav Mykolaienko

In-app purchases

None

SFBayBART

No in-app purchases

None

San Francisco Subway map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFBayBART free?
SFBayBART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is San Francisco Subway map free?
San Francisco Subway map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SFBayBART or San Francisco Subway map have ads?
Neither SFBayBART nor San Francisco Subway map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFBayBART or San Francisco Subway map?
SFBayBART ships an update every 21 months, and San Francisco Subway map every 27 months. Most recently, SFBayBART was updated on June 10, 2026 and San Francisco Subway map on September 13, 2026.

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