Comparison

Singabus vs SG Bus Times + MRT Map

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

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

Provides live bus arrival times and routes for Singapore, including an MRT map and nearby toilet locations. Offers point-to-point routing, bus network analysis, and departure/arrival alerts. Supports offline use for routes and maps.

Highlights
  • Live bus arrival times
  • MRT route map
  • Point-to-point routing
  • Bus network analysis
  • Departure and arrival alerts
  • Nearby toilet finder
  • Offline route support
Features
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SG Bus is a Singapore bus transport app that provides live bus arrival times, routes, and point-to-point routing for buses operated by SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead, using data from the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The app also includes the MRT route map. Additionally, you can find nearby toilets on the map. SG Bus answers two big questions about bus travel: 1. Bus arrival times 2. All the places that can be reached by nearby buses Bus Network Analysis: Help you quickly understand the bus network coverage of a place. The map shows all the destinations that can be reached directly without transfers, for you to explore for your next trip. Or when you are choosing a place to live, it helps you compare the bus transport convenience of different locations. Favorites: Bookmark the stops and routes you frequently visitd to quickly check the arrival times. Starting Point: Touch and hold the map to set any place as the starting point, and view nearby bus stops and bus arrival times. Radius: set the size of the nearby region from the center of the Staring Point. Point-to-point direct routes search: Search for places and set them as the origin and destination to see direct routes. Search bus route numbers directly. Departure reminder: Notify you in advance to leave for the bus. Get off alert: Sit back and wait for the get-off alert. You can set how far away from your destination to receive the notification. See the arriving bus type: Single deck, double deck or bendy See the current bus occupancy/crowding level: seats available, standing available or limited standing P.S. Offline use support! (except for arrival times) You can use it without GPS! (Touch and hold the map to locate) So fast! SG Bus is a simplified version of the "This Is The Place" app for Singapore. Get the full app for: - Option to remove ads - Bus ETA widgets - Live Activities support - Siri support - Weather forecasts - Hong Kong bus information - And more... Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://place.hongkong2.app/terms

Screenshots

Singabus4 screens
SG Bus Times + MRT Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SG Bus Times + MRT Map at none against Singabus's 1. SG Bus Times + MRT Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Singabus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (527 vs 2). On price 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. SG Bus Times + MRT Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SG Bus Times + MRT Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singabus ships an update every 2 months, SG Bus Times + MRT Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Singabus versus SG Bus Times + MRT Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingabusSG Bus Times + MRT Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (527 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings527 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCotton.sg Pte. Ltd.Guojie Zeng

Customer experience

Singabus

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

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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"

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Singabus

One-time1
  • Ads Removal$2.99
None

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Singabus free?
Singabus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SG Bus Times + MRT Map free?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Singabus or SG Bus Times + MRT Map?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map is rated higher. Singabus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527 ratings, while SG Bus Times + MRT Map averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Singabus or SG Bus Times + MRT Map have ads?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map shows ads; Singabus does not.
Which is updated more often, Singabus or SG Bus Times + MRT Map?
Singabus ships an update every 2 months, and SG Bus Times + MRT Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Singabus was updated on September 22, 2026 and SG Bus Times + MRT Map on September 1, 2026.

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