# Should I Run? vs onTime

The clearest difference is rating: Should I Run? at 4.7 against onTime's 3.9. Should I Run? also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). onTime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. onTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Should I Run? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Should I Run? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Should I Run?'s written reviews are positive against 53% of onTime's.

Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, onTime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Should I Run? | onTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-run/id933717076/reviews)** | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-bart-muni-caltrain/id1254454311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roger Goldfinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/933717075) | [Mobileware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327006121) |

## What reviewers say

### Should I Run?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-run/id933717076)

This app provides real-time BART train departure information for nearby stations. It calculates travel time to stations and indicates if you can catch a specific train. Users can save frequent routes for quick access to arrival times.

**Highlights:** Real-time BART departures, Nearby station information, Station travel time calculation, Departure catchability indicator, Saved home and work stations, Automatic destination arrival times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### onTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-bart-muni-caltrain/id1254454311)

Get real-time transit information for BART, Muni, and Caltrain. View schedules, countdowns to the next train, and receive important service alerts. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

**Highlights:** Real-time train and bus countdowns, Commuter notification service, Automatic schedule updates, Online and offline schedule access, Paperless trip planning, Integrated transit maps

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Should I Run? free?

Should I Run? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is onTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Should I Run? or onTime?

Should I Run? is rated higher. Should I Run? averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while onTime averages 3.9 from 52 ratings.

### Do Should I Run? or onTime have ads?

onTime shows ads; Should I Run? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Should I Run? or onTime?

Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, and onTime every 2 months. Most recently, Should I Run? was updated on November 1, 2026 and onTime on November 6, 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.*