Comparison

SFBayBART vs BartBuddies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

BartBuddies

This app provides real-time tracking for BART trains, allowing users to share precise arrival times at any station. It simplifies coordinating meetups with friends by eliminating guesswork.

Highlights
  • Real-time BART train tracking
  • Share exact ETA at any station
  • Coordinate meetups easily
  • Eliminates guesswork for arrivals
Features
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BartBuddies tracks your BART train in real time and lets you share its exact ETA at any station, making it easy to coordinate meetups with friends without the guesswork.

Screenshots

SFBayBART4 screens
BartBuddies3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SFBayBART at 14.5 against BartBuddies's 17.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SFBayBART versus BartBuddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFBayBARTBartBuddies
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZandy Corp.Lee Alan Honigberg

In-app purchases

None

SFBayBART

No in-app purchases

None

BartBuddies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFBayBART free?
SFBayBART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BartBuddies free?
BartBuddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SFBayBART or BartBuddies have ads?
Neither SFBayBART nor BartBuddies shows ads.

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