Should I Run? vs SFBayBART
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Should I Run?
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.
- Real-time BART departures
- Nearby station information
- Station travel time calculation
- Departure catchability indicator
- Saved home and work stations
- Automatic destination arrival times
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Get realtime BART departures for nearby stations just by opening the app. Made by BART commuters, for BART commuters. - Instantly see all departures from nearby stations. - Get the distance to each station, how long it will take to get there, and whether your can make a departure. - Save your home and work stations to automatically show trains to your destination, and your arrival time, as soon as you open the app. shouldIRunSF@gmail.com
SFBayBART
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SFBayBART uses the official BART API, which ensures accurate data, but is not endorsed or certified by BART. SFBayBART includes: (1) - A map of the BART system (2) - An interactive map showing the BART Stations (3) - A tabular list of all BART stations (4) - A list of all routes served by BART (5) - A trip planner Clicking on a BART station on either the interactive map or the tabular view, will show all departure times of the selected station, in either the northbound or southbound direction, in real-time. Clicking on a route, will show a list of all stations served by the selected route. The trip planner will provide a trip list, based on either the intended departure date/time or the intended arrival date/time. A wireless connection is required to use most features, as most data is updated in real-time. The BART station list, however once retrieved is available for offline use, this includes the interactive map and tabular station list. However, the ability to obtain departure times is not available as this data is obtained real-time from the BART server. Note: When BART is not in service at the selected station, you will receive a message indicating no departure time data is available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Should I Run? at every 3 months against SFBayBART's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, SFBayBART every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Should I Run? | SFBayBART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roger Goldfinger | Zandy Corp. |
In-app purchases
Should I Run?
No in-app purchases
SFBayBART
No in-app purchases








