# SG NextBus

> Singapore bus arrival times and capacity information with lock screen and Apple Watch access. (iPhone/iPad app by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287296544)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 291 App Store ratings · 200 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839/reviews.md

## What is SG NextBus?

Get quick access to bus arrival time of frequently used buses in Singapore, even from your lock screen!

Features: 

● Get estimated bus arrival time for the next three buses. 
● Continue to get arrival time alerts from rich content notification after closing the app. 
● Convenient access through an Apple Watch app.
● Display nearest saved buses in Today Widget, accessible from lock screen.
● Display information about bus capacity, including availability of seats and standing space.
● Organize buses into groups.


SG NextBus utilizes bus arrival time data from Land Transport Authority of Singapore, LTA.

## Key features

- Next three bus arrival times
- Rich content notification alerts
- Apple Watch app integration
- Lock screen widget access
- Bus capacity and seat availability
- Organize buses into groups

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro in iPhone | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SG NextBus?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and well-designed user interface
- 🎨 Beautiful widget displaying multiple bus arrival times
- 🆓 Completely free application
- 📍 Auto-detection of nearby bus stops
- 🚌 Displays both SMRT and SBS bus information
- ⏱️ Real-time arrival information when working
- 📱 Customizable panels for organizing favorite routes
- 🔄 iCloud sync functionality across devices
- ⌚ Apple Watch app integration
- 🗺️ Good map interface for finding bus stops

**Cons**

- ⏰ Inaccurate and unreliable bus timing estimates
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Bus stop detection fails even at correct locations
- 📍 Incorrect bus stop location mapping
- ⚠️ Missing bus routes and routes not updating
- 🔔 Notification alerts not functioning properly
- 🐌 Slow performance and sluggish interface
- 🎯 Automatic nearest bus stop selection is inflexible
- 🔋 Location always enabled by default without user control
- 📊 Data fails to load frequently at peak times
- 🎬 Unnecessary UI animations causing slowness
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iCloud sync erases saved bookmarks and tabs
- Widget shows 'Unable to Load' error 99% of the time
- App crashes on iOS 4, iOS 5.0.1, and iOS 11
- Blank page in portrait mode when screen rotation locked
- White blank box appears in landscape view
- HTML tags appearing in bus time display
- Swipe instruction message stuck on screen
- Bus stop location data slightly offset from actual roads
- App freezes on iPad opening
- Error loading arrival time messages
- Fails to pull up certain routes after updates

**Most requested features**

- Display next two consecutive bus arrivals on main screen
- Route information and directions display
- Journey planning from current location
- Ability to rearrange buses within panels
- Ability to remove panels once created
- User control over location services toggle
- Update DTL3 bus stops
- Include missing bus routes (e.g., 158A)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 200)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Always in for a surprise

*2026-05-26, version 4.5.3*

Imagine your bus is shown as arriving in 1min, but it never shows up. You think you might have missed it, but you are so wrong. Surprise! The bus is 5mins late. If this is the kind of surprise you’re fond of, go ahead and use this app. 😅

### 5/5 — SG NextBus

*2026-04-05, version 4.5.3*

This app is so good! You can track where your bus is or when your bus is coming!! Very reliable!! 🩵

### 4/5 — There’s a possible glitch

*2026-01-21, version 4.5.3*

The app is not showing the bid timing and I think we need to update it with a few bug fixes. Overall, this app is amazing

### 3/5 — So Late

*2025-10-23, version 4.5.3*

Hi I’m not happy about it why the bus 5 driver so late I waited for so long try to come early next time if not I will make a complaint did you know I need to to make on time for lunch before 12pm

### 1/5 — Inaccurate Bus Arrival Timings

*2025-09-01, version 4.5.3*

I would like to raise a complaint regarding this app. The bus arrival timings displayed are often highly inaccurate. For example, today the app showed the bus would arrive in 10 minutes, but after waiting for 27 minutes, the bus still had not arrived.

This issue has occurred multiple times and makes the app unreliable for daily use. Please look into this matter urgently and work on fixing the accuracy of the bus timings.

Thank you for your attention.

### 3/5 — Timing

*2025-08-27, version 4.5.3*

Timing not always accurate

### 1/5 — Outrageous Inaccuracy: This Useless Bus Timing App Needs to Be Fixed!

*2025-02-22, version 4.5.3*

This bus timing app is absolutely terrible—completely unreliable and inaccurate! The timings keep jumping unpredictably, especially for Bus 39. One moment it says 16 minutes, then suddenly drops to 10 minutes, or even worse, it jumps by huge gaps, not just one or two minutes but several minutes apart! This happens all the time! What kind of useless system is this? If the app can’t provide accurate timings, what’s the point of having it? Stop wasting commuters’ time with such a lousy, broken system. Fix it immediately!

### 3/5 — Ok but…

*2024-11-29, version 4.5.3*

Generally an ok app but 
- The app can’t seem to handle bus stops which have 2 of the same bus number going different directions, the app will choose the bus timings for one of the directions and replicate it twice so the timings aren’t right for the other direction. Workaround is to search for the bus stop on the SBS website.

- The UI for swiping between nearby bus stops could also be improved. Listing the bus stops by proximity and clicking in to the selected bus stop could be a better option. The workaround is to navigate using the map and then clicking the (i) for the selected stop.

- Favouriting is by Buses at specific stops rather than favouriting a bus stop, so each bus at the stop needs to be favourites separately.

### 4/5 — Widget not found

*2024-11-25, version 4.5.3*

Been using this app for years and really rely on it. However I’ve recently upgraded my iPhone to a new one and I’m not able to find a widget option for this app which really bums me out. Would appreciate if the creators could look into this bug asap

### 4/5 — The showing on Lock Screen doesn’t  support on iOS 18

*2024-11-18, version 4.5.3*

I used to check the bus timing on my Lock Screen, it was so useful.
After the software update to iOS 18 it doesn’t support the Lock Screen widgets anymore, I really most this feature can come back again please!!!

## Frequently asked questions about SG NextBus

### What does SG NextBus do?

SG NextBus provides quick access to estimated bus arrival times for frequently used bus routes in Singapore. It offers features like lock screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, and notifications to keep you informed about your next bus.

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

Key features include getting arrival times for the next three buses, receiving alerts even after closing the app, convenient access via an Apple Watch app and lock screen widget, displaying bus capacity information, and the ability to organize buses into groups.

### How much does SG NextBus cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about the cost of these in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

### What devices is SG NextBus compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and specifically mentions an Apple Watch app for convenient access. It also highlights lock screen widget functionality, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices.

### How can SG NextBus help me with my commute?

This app can significantly streamline your commute by providing real-time bus arrival information directly on your lock screen or Apple Watch. Knowing when your bus will arrive and its capacity can help you plan your journey more efficiently and avoid unnecessary waiting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.3 — 2024-03-18

Bug fixes

### 4.5.2 — 2023-06-14

Bug fixes

### 4.5.1 — 2023-01-06

● Fixed: Crashes when removing last favourited bus in a group
● Make add/remove favourites easier

### 4.5 — 2021-08-24

Shows bus route line in map

### 4.3.3 — 2021-06-24

Bug fixes

## Apps similar to SG NextBus

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SG Bus Timing App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-bus-timing-app/id994469581) | 4.6 (132) | Free | Travel |
| [MyTransport.SG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytransportsg/id1306661188) | 3.0 (31) | Free | Travel |
| [SG Bus+MRT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-bus-plus-mrt/id1520884982) | 4.9 (16) | Free | Travel |
| [NUS NextBus (discontinued)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nus-nextbus-discontinued/id542131822) | 2.2 (11) | Free | Travel |
| [Singapore Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singapore-maps/id388128906) | 2.1 (8) | Free | Travel |
| [SBS Transit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbs-transit/id429899929) | 1.5 (10) | Free | Travel |

## More apps by SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.

- [SG Buses - Bus Arrival Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-buses-bus-arrival-times/id384353741)

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

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