# BART Watch vs GetWaves

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GetWaves at 100% against BART Watch's 34%. GetWaves also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). BART Watch's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

GetWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BART Watch has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of BART Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of GetWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BART Watch | GetWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bart-watch/id900583295/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getwaves/id6746682628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELERTS Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/445885285) | [Javed Akram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817850385) |

## What reviewers say

### BART Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bart-watch/id900583295)

This app provides a discreet way for public transit riders to report suspicious activity directly to transit police. Users can send text messages, photos, and location data, with options for anonymity. It also features alerts for persons of interest.

**Highlights:** Report suspicious activity, Send text messages and photos, Discreet reporting with disabled flash, Location sharing, Anonymous reporting option, Direct call to transit police, Be On the Look Out (BOLO) alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Speedy response
- 🚀 Helpful app
- 🚀 Fast response time!
- 🚀 Buen trabajo
- 🚀 Excellent app/very useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Logo is too big
- 🔍 Works horrible in tunnel and tube
- 🔍 If you like to answer endless inane questions
- 🔍 Useless
- 🔍 No response

**Reported bugs**

- had a good connection but unable to upload
- Can't file a report and a kid is lighting things on fire in the BART car. Obvious the camera doesn't work. Good job!
- Don't see an option for fare evader

**Requested features**

- Need a way to report non-police matters too
- Upload a photo of disruptive  behavior


### GetWaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getwaves/id6746682628)

Effortlessly plan your next adventure with personalized daily itineraries. This app streamlines trip creation, saving you time on research and decision-making. Enjoy optimized travel plans tailored to your interests and style.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily itineraries, Optimized for interests and travel style, Trip creation in minutes, Reduces research time, Simplifies decision-making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BART Watch free?

BART Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GetWaves free?

GetWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BART Watch or GetWaves?

GetWaves is rated higher. BART Watch averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while GetWaves averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BART Watch or GetWaves have ads?

Neither BART Watch nor GetWaves shows ads.

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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.*