Comparison

Live BART vs BART Schedule & Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Live BART

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
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Have you ever tried to catch a train at a BART station, but didn't exactly know when the train was coming? How about guessing how long the train is, only to find out the train was shorter than you thought? If so, then Live BART is for you! Live BART will instantly locate the nearest BART station, and display all the upcoming real-time estimated departures for that station. Additionally, you can also choose to select any other BART station, and get its estimated departures. KEY FEATURES: - Locates your nearest BART station instantly. - Displays real-time estimated departures loaded directly from BART servers. - Shows useful information for upcoming trains: - Destination - Estimated time until departure - Route color - Number of cars - Train Platform - Allows you to select a station by distance or by name - Trip Planner with unique “Get a seat” mode, based on train congestion - Feedback tab to send messages directly to the development team - Alerts screen to view BART delays and emergencies SERVICE REQUIREMENTS: - Location Services - A working internet connection DISCLAIMERS and DATA DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY STATEMENT Jonajo Consulting LLC, the owner and producer of Live BART, shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The information contained in these data is dynamic and may change over time. The data are not better than the original sources from which they were derived (http://api.bart.gov/docs/etd/etd.aspx). It is the responsibility of the data user to use the data appropriately and consistent within the limitations of real-time estimated departure data in general and these data in particular. Jonajo Consulting LLC gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. By using the Live BART application, you agree to these terms and conditions.

About

BART Schedule & Tracker

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Plan BART trips with train maps, departure countdowns, timetables, fares, and service alerts in one app. Built for Bay Area commuters and occasional riders, BART Schedule & Tracker by Delayta covers the Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue lines plus the Oakland Airport connector, across all 50 stations. PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP • Find direct trains between stations • See reported train locations and schedule-based estimates on a track-following map • Browse timetables by line, direction, and service day • Check departure countdowns, trip duration, stop-by-stop details, and fares • View real-time delays and service alerts when available • Choose which BART lines appear on the map and timetable • Find your closest station and view walking directions • Save Home and Work for faster commute planning • Choose 12- or 24-hour time SCHEDULES THAT STAY CURRENT A full timetable ships inside the app, so schedule browsing and trip planning work offline. The app checks for newer BART schedules on launch and installs them automatically. Settings shows the schedule source and publication date. FREE WITH OPTIONAL TIPS No account, ads, subscription, or paywall. Three optional one-time tips support development without unlocking or restricting features. Map positions combine reported vehicle locations with schedule-based estimates; not every train has a live GPS report. Real-time updates, alerts, walking directions, and schedule refreshes require a network connection and may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Fares use published BART distance-based Clipper adult fare data. Schedule data provided by BART. Real-time data provided by 511.org. BART Schedule & Tracker is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, or 511.org.

Screenshots

Live BART4 screens
BART Schedule & Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live BART at none against BART Schedule & Tracker's 3. Live BART also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. BART Schedule & Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Live BART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live BART versus BART Schedule & Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive BARTBART Schedule & Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonajo Consulting LLCJonathan Ng

Bugs and requests

Live BART

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Departure times not updating correctly
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Incorrect station listings and locations

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

BART Schedule & Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Live BART

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BART Schedule & Tracker

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Boba$1.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$4.99
  • Generous Supporter$9.99

Questions

Is Live BART free?
Live BART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BART Schedule & Tracker free?
BART Schedule & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Live BART or BART Schedule & Tracker have ads?
Neither Live BART nor BART Schedule & Tracker shows ads.

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