Comparison

Singabus vs NTU Omnibus

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

Head to head
About

Singabus

Get real-time bus arrival times and MRT information for Singapore. This app provides accurate transit data, helps you find nearby stops, and offers helpful commute features like arrival reminders.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival times
  • MRT/LRT network map
  • Find nearby bus stops
  • Alight reminders
  • Track bus GPS location
  • Save favorite bus stops
  • Bus stop search by name/number
Features
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Singabus tells you when your next bus will arrive at any bus stop in Singapore using the data directly from Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) and other sources for best accuracy. Designed for the fast-paced Singaporean, Singabus is fast, clean and easy to use. With additional MRT/LRT map, there's no reason to not use it for your everyday commute. Support all public transport operators in Singapore (SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead) Features: - Alphabetic labelled pin-points on the map for quicker identification of bus stop - Instantly tell when your bus is arriving - Finds bus stops near you using your iPhone's GPS - Set alight reminder and let Singabus remind you when you are reaching your destination - Track bus GPS location in real-time - Move to anywhere on the map to see the nearest bus stops to that area - 3 Live Bus times for bus stops showing when the next and subsequent bus will arrive. - Know the arriving bus type (Single deck, double deck, bendy, etc) - See bus routes to show the direction the buses are heading - View nearest stops on a map - Save cellular data, uses pre-loaded data - Search for bus stops by bus stop number or bus stop name - Save your favourite bus stops in your Favourites for quick access. - Rename your favourite bus stops into something meaningful such as "Outside Workplace", "Andy's House", "Downstairs", etc. (Rename by holding down your tap on a bus stop in the favourite tab) - Hide buses that you don't take for any favourited bus stop - Singapore MRT Network Map integrated right into the application for ease of use - Adjustable map size Please be aware that this app requires an internet connection and Location services turned on for full functionality. * This app uses data retrieved from Land Transport Authority, and they occasionally do maintenance in which case the application will show no results. We cannot be held responsible for any unavailability or inaccuracies displayed by this app. Singabus is built by passionate human beings. We'd love to know how we can make it better, so get in touch with us.

About

NTU Omnibus

Navigate the NTU campus with ease. This app provides real-time shuttle bus information, a detailed campus map with walking directions, and a direct channel to report security concerns.

Highlights
  • Real-time shuttle bus tracking
  • Bus route information
  • Bus occupancy levels
  • Interactive campus map
  • Step-by-step walking directions
  • Campus security reporting
Features
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Whether you are a current student, employee, or visitor, exploring the NTU campus is now made easier with the NTU Omnibus app, which includes these key features: 1. Information on NTU’s internal campus shuttle bus service Browse internal campus shuttle bus routes, and get real-time data on bus locations, arrival times and bus occupancy levels to help you with your journey. 2. Comprehensive campus map Locate your destination and get there easily with the map’s fully rotatable interface and precise, step-by-step walking directions. 3. Reporting to Campus Security Spotted something? Report any security concerns directly via the app. More features will be added to the NTU Omnibus app progressively.

Screenshots

Singabus4 screens
NTU Omnibus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Singabus at 60% against NTU Omnibus's 0%. Singabus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (527 vs 2). NTU Omnibus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Singabus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NTU Omnibus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Singabus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Singabus has 527 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Singabus's written reviews are positive against 0% of NTU Omnibus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singabus ships an update every 2 months, NTU Omnibus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Singabus versus NTU Omnibus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingabusNTU Omnibus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (527 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings527 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCotton.sg Pte. Ltd.Nanyang Technological University

Customer experience

Singabus

All ratings527 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative30.7%

NTU Omnibus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Singabus

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when retrying to download
  • App crashes in the evening
  • App crashes all the time on iPhone
  • Cannot update the app
  • Failing to download new bus routes
Show 9 more
  • Buses arrived but not appeared in the app
  • Estimated times are never accurate
  • Time is very inaccurate, has misled many times
  • App is not usable
  • Bus timing + MRT is usually accurate but sometimes not
  • The ad at the bottom of the page ruin this app after last update
  • Why can't it be used today?
  • Can't work out how to get anywhere by bus!
  • Sometimes there are buses that are coming but they do not estimate the time properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add widget for home screen
  • Include Apple Watch "Glances"

NTU Omnibus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Singabus

One-time1
  • Ads Removal$2.99
None

NTU Omnibus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Singabus free?
Singabus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NTU Omnibus free?
NTU Omnibus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Singabus or NTU Omnibus?
Singabus is rated higher. Singabus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527 ratings, while NTU Omnibus averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Singabus or NTU Omnibus have ads?
Neither Singabus nor NTU Omnibus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Singabus or NTU Omnibus?
Singabus ships an update every 2 months, and NTU Omnibus every 4 months. Most recently, Singabus was updated on September 22, 2026 and NTU Omnibus on September 17, 2026.

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