# Live BART vs onTime

The clearest difference is rating: Live BART at 4.6 against onTime's 4.0. Live BART also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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. Live BART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live BART holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live BART has 2.1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Live BART's written reviews are positive against 53% of onTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Live BART ships an update every 6 weeks, onTime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live BART | onTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-bart/id947851539/reviews)** | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-bart-muni-caltrain/id1254454311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonajo Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/947851538) | [Mobileware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327006121) |

## What reviewers say

### Live BART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-bart/id947851539)

This app provides real-time BART train departure information, including estimated arrival times, destinations, and platform details. It can locate your nearest station or allow you to select any other BART station to view upcoming departures and train car counts. It also features a trip planner with a "get a seat" mode and an alerts screen for delays.

**Highlights:** Real-time BART departures, Nearest station locator, Train destination and route color, Estimated time until departure, Number of cars and platform, Trip planner with 'get a seat' mode, BART delay and emergency alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time departure information
- 👍 Convenient and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Helpful for daily commuters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated departure times
- 🐛 Watch app issues (slow, unreliable, limited functionality)
- 🐛 Location tracking problems (showing wrong station locations)
- 🐛 Lack of support for newer BART stations

**Reported bugs**

- Departure times not updating correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect station listings and locations

**Requested features**

- Add support for Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point eBART stations
- Implement widgets for quick departure time access
- Allow customization of favorite stations or commute routes
- Improve Apple Watch app performance and features


### 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 Live BART free?

Live BART 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, Live BART or onTime?

Live BART is rated higher. Live BART averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while onTime averages 4.0 from 51 ratings.

### Do Live BART or onTime have ads?

onTime shows ads; Live BART does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live BART or onTime?

Live BART ships an update every 6 weeks, and onTime every 2 months. Most recently, Live BART was updated on September 20, 2026 and onTime on September 18, 2026.

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