byAir vs Caltrain Commute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
byAir
This app provides accurate, real-time flight tracking with live status updates, delay predictions, and airport guidance. It automatically imports flight bookings from email and calendars, and allows for easy import of historical data from other apps. Users can also access airport guides and check-in information.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Delay predictions
- Auto-scan email and calendar for bookings
- Import flight history from other apps
- Airport guide with travel tips
- Live flight board
- One-tap check-in access
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Stay ahead of every flight with byAir - get live flight updates, delay predictions, and airport guidance before you need them. Trusted in the cockpit. Loved on every trip. No ads. Privacy first. ▶ Track What Matters, Instantly • Live Flight Updates Search and track flights in real time - get live status updates, estimated arrival/departure times, terminal and gate info, route, distance, duration, and remaining flight time. • Delay Prediction Plan ahead, not last-minute - byAir Predict monitors your flight starting six hours before departure, analyzing inbound aircraft, weather, airport congestion, and air traffic data. • Inbound Plane Status No surprises at the gate - see where your incoming aircraft is coming from and get aircraft details, so you know what to expect before it even lands. • Friends & Family Sharing Invite friends and family to byAir with a link so they can follow your flights in real time. Flight status, gate details, and airport information update automatically. No more "landed yet?" texts. • Live Activities & Widgets Stay informed about delays, gate changes, and cancellations with instant notifications. See flight updates at a glance with Live Activities and widgets. ▶ Your Flight History, On Autopilot • Personal Flight History Your flight history, beautifully organized - explore aircraft details, countries you've visited, and airports. See your journeys on a map and share your travel moments. • Auto-scan Email & Calendar No more manual entry - connect your email account once and byAir will automatically detect and add your upcoming flights as new bookings arrive. • Import from Other Apps Keep all your flight data in one place - easily import your flight history from FlightRadar24, App in the Air, Flighty, TripIt, OpenFlights, and more. • Personal Flight Tracking MCP Connect your travel data to your AI assistants - use your personal MCP link to access flights, trips, airport information, and travel history in Claude, Perplexity, Codex, and other compatible assistants. ▶ Arrive Prepared, Every Time • Airport Guide with Travel Tips Find your way around airports with tips verified by travelers - discover the fastest security lanes, best food spots, quiet lounges, and useful shortcuts. • Live Flight Board Stay up to date with real-time arrivals and departures for every airport, updated every minute. • One-Tap Check-In Open your airline's check-in page directly and get your boarding pass faster. • Taxi & Transport Options Worldwide From your door to the departure gate - find taxi and public transport options for any airport. Plan your journey to and from the airport with ease. Stay ahead of every flight - download byAir today! Privacy policy: https://byairapp.com/privacy_and_terms Need help with byAir? Contact connect@byairapp.com.
Caltrain Commute
This travel app simplifies your daily commute by automatically displaying relevant train schedules based on the time of day. Set your home and destination once, and it adjusts for your morning departure and evening return.
- Automatic AM/PM schedule adjustment
- Set home and destination stations
- Simple timetable display
- No manual direction switching
- Designed for daily routine
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Caltrain Commute is a simple timetable app designed for your daily routine. Just set your home and destination stations once, and the app automatically adjusts based on the time of day. AM: View trains toward your destination PM: View trains for your return trip No need to switch directions manually—your commute schedule is always ready when you need it. Please Note: - This app does not provide real-time updates such as delays or service disruptions - Timetable is static and schedule changes require an app update
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caltrain Commute at none against byAir's 15. byAir's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. byAir sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Caltrain Commute asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for byAir against 5.0 for Caltrain Commute. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: byAir has 216 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
byAir ships an update every 6 days, Caltrain Commute fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | byAir | Caltrain Commute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (216 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 415 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYAIRAPP S.L. | TASUKU IMANISHI |
Customer experience
byAir
Caltrain Commute
Bugs and requests
byAir
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes when swiping down on Profile tab
- App not launching after update
- Error 400 when trying to view flights
- Flight data lost/deleted
- Flights not showing until weeks before
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- Flight tracking data delayed or missing (gate, etc.)
- Entered seat number and booking code delete themselves
- Import from calendar not working
- App doesn't sync with calendar
- Flights don't show until weeks before
- Data delayed or doesn't show up (gate)
- Data transfer failed
- Does not register delays
- Does not sync flight data
- App shows flying when plane has a delay
- App shows plane arrived when it has a delay
- Daily limit reached message
- App not working without VPN in Russia
- Difficulty reading terminal/gate windows due to color choices
- Codeshare flights cannot be hidden
- Entered seat number and booking code delete themselves
Requested features
18 requests- Add page for saving loyalty numbers
- Add ability to see seat map
- Add ability to see loyalty program level (e.g., Aeroflot Bonus)
- Add more features from Flighty
- Add lifetime membership option
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- Add stamps like App In The Air
- Add ability to see world map with all flights and routes
- Add ability to see 3D globe with completed routes
- Add ability to see registration desks
- Add ability to merge flights into trips
- Add ability to connect connecting flights into one route
- Add 2D map instead of 3D globe
- Restore import and export of statistics for old flights
- Add dark mode option
- Add ability to remove flights that were not booked
- Add ability to see world map of all flights together
- Add ability to see world map with all flights and routes
- Add ability to see 3D globe with completed routes
Caltrain Commute
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
byAir
- byAir Pro weekly$2.997 Days
- byAir Pro weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- byAir Pro weekly$4.997 Days
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- byAir Pro monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- byAir Pro monthly$9.991 Month
- byAir Pro monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- byAir Pro monthly2 Months trial$9.991 Month
- byAir Pro annual$39.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- byAir Pro annual$49.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$199.99
Caltrain Commute
No in-app purchases
