CalRun vs CommuteNEXT

CalRun is a Caltrain schedule and commute companion built for daily riders. Set your home and work stations once, and instantly see every train you can take, color-coded by service type: Local, Limited, and Express. What makes CalRun different: LIVE MAP WITH REAL-TIME TRAIN TRACKING Toggle the live map to watch every active train move along the Caltrain corridor in real time. Trains follow the actual track path with smooth animation, directional arrows, and countdown timers showing time to the next station. Tap Home, Work, or Nearest to snap the map to the station and closest approaching train. PIN YOUR ROUTES Pin your favorite commute trains for instant access at the top of your list. Pinned routes show up on the map with departure and arrival countdowns so you always know exactly when to leave. DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL REMINDERS Never miss your train. Enable per-route reminders that notify you before departure and before arrival, with configurable timing from 1 to 60 minutes. Reminders work even when the app is in the background. COMMUTE STATS AND SERVICE ALERTS View your commute at a glance with stats, pinned route summaries, and live Caltrain service alerts pulled directly from the transit agency. SMART COMMUTE FLOW One tap to flip between your morning and evening commute. Use "Now" mode for real-time results or pick any date to plan ahead with the full weekday and weekend timetable. DESIGNED FOR DAILY RIDERS Dark and light mode. Haptic feedback. Fast launch. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Just your train schedule. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION CalRun offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full access to all features. A 3-day free trial is included with your first subscription. CalRun Pro Monthly: $1.99/month CalRun Pro Yearly: $9.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial ends. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://iljaherdt.com/calrun/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://iljaherdt.com/calrun/terms Transit data provided by 511.org.

CommuteNEXT helps you figure out which train to take, when it leaves, and what's happening along the way. Check departures at your station, see trains on the map, and plan trips around when you need to leave or arrive. Save your regular stations and rides so they're easy to find tomorrow morning. You can compare routes by travel time, number of transfers, or walking distance. Open a train to see its stops and available service updates, or use Journey Mode to follow your ride and save it to your trip history. CommuteNEXT Plus adds more commute tools, ride insights, themes, and ways to personalize the app. It’s available through an optional paid subscription. Transit coverage varies by region and operator. Live arrivals and vehicle locations are shown where available; other services use published schedules.