# SG Buses - Bus Arrival Times

> Singapore public bus arrival times, routes, and capacity information. (iPhone/iPad app by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-buses-bus-arrival-times/id384353741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287296544)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 212 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-buses-bus-arrival-times/id384353741/reviews.md

## What is SG Buses?

Get quick and easy access to arrival time and routes of public buses in Singapore on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. 

Features: 

● Get estimated bus arrival time for the next and subsequent bus

● Display information about bus capacity, including availability of seats and standing space.

● Display estimated bus location on the route and map.

● Find buses at your nearest bus stops

● Save frequently used bus services

● Search and browse bus service information by road names, stop names, bus stop ID and service number.



SG Buses utilizes bus arrival time data from Land Transport Authority of Singapore, LTA, and bus route map data from Singapore Bus Route Explorer (https://busrouter.sg)

## Key features

- Estimated bus arrival times
- Bus capacity and seat availability
- Real-time bus location on map
- Find nearby bus stops
- Save favorite bus services
- Search by road, stop, or service number

## What do users think of SG Buses?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate arrival times
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for planning trips
- 👍 Reliable information
- 👍 Good user interface
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Accurate and efficient

**Cons**

- 🐛 Intrusive and unclosable ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS/timing
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Bus timing not updating
- 🐛 No arrival alerts
- 🐛 Useless at times
- 🐛 Buggy Bluetooth pop-ups
- 🐛 App redirects to App Store
- 🐛 Map feature crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads impossible to close
- Full-screen ads without close option
- App crashes when bookmarking
- Bus timing stopped updating
- Inaccurate GPS
- No arrival alerts on iPhone
- App crashes continuously
- Bus timing doesn't update
- App redirects to App Store
- Bluetooth pop-up message
- App crashes when using map
- Error loading arrival time
- App not operating
- Constant Bluetooth pop-up
- App crashes after a few minutes
- Location detection issues
- Bus stops not detected
- Bus timing not showing
- Ghost buses appear
- Map turns off when zooming

**Most requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Organize/rename favorite bus stops
- Add arrival timings for specific bus routes
- Apple Watch app extension
- Better map functionality
- Sync live bus data for all routes
- Notification for lack of live data
- In-app purchase to remove ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 212)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-buses-bus-arrival-times/id384353741/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Why such long ads?

*2026-07-20, version 4.5.4*

You take all the trouble to make such a good application which is so useful especially when trying to figure out where a bus might be or its route instead of just figuring out the bus that is coming to the bus stop near you! But the moment we open the app there will be some stupid ad which nobody sees that goes on for almost a minute or two!!

### 1/5 — Not accurate time

*2026-01-07, version 4.5.4*

First i went down the usual time i always do, which always when i just reach the bus stop and the bus will just perfect time come to me. Suddenly today i also went down at usual minute i always, it was 4 min, just went down the lift it dropped to 1 min. Do i live at the marinabay sands? even marinabay sands is not that high. Second is where im already late and waited for the  ‘5 minute’ bus, after 5 min it says 2 min. I also waited, suddenly it went back to 4 minute. Please do something.

### 1/5 — Ads are very disruptive

*2025-12-13, version 4.5.4*

Have been using the app for any years, but the recent updates that made ads compulsory to watch made user experience a lot worse than what it used to be. No one has the time to watch ads when they are rushing for time…and it is impossible to close the ads since we keep getting redirected to Lazada or other associated apps..please change this…

### 1/5 — Showing daily ads for Lazada

*2025-11-24, version 4.5.4*

Pushing a full page ad at a user when they need a quick check to see their bus arrival time is not only inconsiderate. But showing full page ads for solely one company, Lazada, is highly biased towards them. User should be able to opt out of seeing their ads, even though Lazada changes their ad contents weekly. Bear in mind you are an utility app serving the public, not Lazada, so stop acting like you are owned by them. Besides, cluttering a daily used app is not going to win Lazada more customers. It is just going to make them a nuisance.

### 1/5 — False information provided by SG Buses

*2025-11-16, version 4.5.4*

Every time I use this app, without fail I’d be disappointed. The amount of times I’ve been late due to the inaccurate timing of the buses arrival timing shown is ridiculous. The amount of times I’ve stood at the bus stops waiting ridiculous amount of time which then lead to me sweating is simply unacceptable. If u can’t get the timing right then put your app up!! No apologies, no compensations, no nothing and carried on as if there’s nothing for making us users late and some even fired from their jobs because of your app lying to its users about the accurate timings of the arrival of buses. I personally received 2 warning letters due to lateness just because  this app not being able to provide me the proper and promised information needed. This is just ridiculous and unacceptable

### 1/5 — Too many advertisements

*2025-11-15, version 4.5.4*

Far too long advertisement. Very annoying. Have deleted and found a better one

### 3/5 — Timings

*2025-08-03, version 4.5.4*

The app should not allow ads to take so long to load as many need the info to catch the bus. Nowadays I am not sure who is responsible but 34min timings are becoming the norm but buses are arriving way ahead. I think the app needs to be updated to run at correct timngs. If the buses are seriously taking 34 mins then the transport authorities should really amen their 1960’s timing. Have been using this app for a longtime. But it’s becoming a hindrance to use

### 3/5 — Pls remove the in app advertisement

*2025-07-22, version 4.5.4*

This was my favorite bus app, but after recent app updates, there is more and more advertisements, which really impact my use experience. While I’m urgently want to check if a bus coming or not a lot advertisement pops out, it’s really very frustrated now with it.

### 3/5 — Advertisement is annoying.

*2025-04-11, version 4.5.4*

This feature is good but when I’m in a rush to see the bus arrival time, the advertisement will pop up and you can not see the bus arrival time on time. This put me off to continue to use the app. You can see that this app developers didn’t think about user at all.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-02-27, version 4.5.4*

Bus timing from arriving suddenly become 16 mins , other bus is not available , what bus do I take

## Frequently asked questions about SG Buses

### What does SG Buses do?

SG Buses provides real-time estimated arrival times for public buses in Singapore. It also displays bus route information, capacity details like seat availability, and the current location of buses on a map. You can easily find nearby bus stops and save your frequently used bus services for quick access.

### What are the key features of SG Buses?

Key features include getting estimated arrival times for the next and subsequent buses, displaying bus capacity and seat availability, showing the estimated bus location on a map, finding buses at nearby stops, saving frequently used bus services, and searching for bus information by road names, stop names, bus stop ID, or service number.

### Is SG Buses free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### What devices is SG Buses compatible with?

SG Buses is designed for use on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It leverages data from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore for arrival times and Singapore Bus Route Explorer for route maps.

### How can I find bus information using SG Buses?

You can find bus information in several ways. The app allows you to search by road names, stop names, bus stop ID, or service number. It also helps you find buses at your nearest bus stops and displays their estimated location on a map.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2026-08-21

Completely redesigned with a modern, clean interface.

### 4.5.4 — 2024-03-12

Bug fixes

### 4.5.3 — 2023-06-13

Bug fixes

### 4.5.2 — 2023-01-06

Fixes compatibility with iOS 16

### 4.5 — 2021-08-24

Shows bus route line in map

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## More apps by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.

- [SG NextBus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839)

All apps by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/287296544

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