Comparison

Should I Run? vs SFBayBART

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

SFBayBART

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Should I Run?2 screens
SFBayBART4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Should I Run? versus SFBayBART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShould I Run?SFBayBART
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger GoldfingerZandy Corp.

In-app purchases

None

Should I Run?

No in-app purchases

None

SFBayBART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Should I Run? free?
Should I Run? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SFBayBART free?
SFBayBART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Should I Run? or SFBayBART have ads?
Neither Should I Run? nor SFBayBART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Should I Run? or SFBayBART?
Should I Run? ships an update every 3 months, and SFBayBART every 21 months. Most recently, Should I Run? was updated on June 1, 2026 and SFBayBART on September 10, 2026.

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