# Hackney vs Caltrain Schedule & Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Caltrain Schedule & Tracker at 100% against Hackney's 79%. Caltrain Schedule & Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Hackney's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hackney sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Caltrain Schedule & Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Caltrain Schedule & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hackney has 132 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Hackney's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caltrain Schedule & Tracker's.

Hackney ships an update every 5 days, Caltrain Schedule & Tracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hackney | Caltrain Schedule & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackney-compare-rideshares/id6754620049/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-schedule-and-tracker/id6759898309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 122 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hackney Carriage, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849298294) | [Jonathan Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808140129) |

## What reviewers say

### Hackney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackney-compare-rideshares/id6754620049)

This app consolidates multiple ride-sharing services into a single interface. It allows users to compare prices and wait times across various providers, book rides with a single tap, and view personalized pricing and promotions. It also offers features like saved places and a unified ride history.

**Highlights:** Compare prices and wait times, Book rides with one tap, View personalized pricing and promotions, Save and sync favorite locations, Unified ride history, Real-time surge pricing indicators

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hackney Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Hackney Pro | $4.99 | per month |


### Caltrain Schedule & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltrain-schedule-and-tracker/id6759898309)

This app provides real-time Caltrain tracking, route planning, and system maps for Bay Area commuters. It offers instant timetables, service alerts, and smart features to help you catch your train.

**Highlights:** Real-time train tracking, Instant route planning, Live system map, Smart commute mode, Full system timetable, Service alerts, Fare zone calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Boba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Meal of Boba | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hackney free?

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

### Is Caltrain Schedule & Tracker free?

Caltrain Schedule & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hackney or Caltrain Schedule & Tracker?

Caltrain Schedule & Tracker is rated higher. Hackney averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Caltrain Schedule & Tracker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hackney or Caltrain Schedule & Tracker have ads?

Neither Hackney nor Caltrain Schedule & Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hackney or Caltrain Schedule & Tracker?

Hackney ships an update every 5 days, and Caltrain Schedule & Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, Hackney was updated on October 19, 2026 and Caltrain Schedule & Tracker on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*