Comparison

Singabus vs Whenbus

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

Whenbus

Get real-time bus arrival times for any stop in Singapore. Receive Live Activity notifications on your lock screen for quick updates without unlocking your phone. Customize themes, save favorite stops and routes, and view bus accessibility and capacity information.

Highlights
  • Live Activity lock screen notifications
  • Real-time bus arrival predictions
  • Save favorite bus stops and routes
  • View bus capacity and accessibility
  • Customizable themes
  • See bus stop details along a route
Features
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Never miss your bus again. Whenbus counts your bus down on your Lock Screen, so you can wait in the aircon and step out just as it pulls in. No more checking again and again, no more running for the bus. Arrival times come straight from LTA DataMall, the same source that feeds the panels at the stop. FREE • Your bus counting down on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, for up to 3 buses at a stop, and in the Smart Stack on your Apple Watch, while the app is closed • Every bus at every stop, with the next three arrivals, how full it is and the bus type • Nearby stops on a map that opens where you are, or search by stop name, code or road • Ways there: the fastest way by bus and MRT • MRT and LRT connections on stop cards, and the stops along every service • Start the countdown from your Apple Watch • No account, no sign-up WHENBUS PRO • Bus stop widget: every bus at your stop, with its times, on your Home Screen • Bus times on Apple Watch: nearby stops and every bus at a stop, on your wrist • One press to start: Control Center, the Lock Screen or the Action Button starts the countdown without opening the app (iOS 26 and later; on earlier versions the control starts it on every plan) • Follow up to 6 buses at a stop • No ads Whenbus Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription: weekly, monthly or yearly. The monthly and yearly plans start with a 7-day free trial if you have not had one. Everything in the free list stays free; the free version shows ads. HOW THE COUNTDOWN WORKS Open a stop, tap Live, pick the buses you can take and start. The countdown keeps updating while the app is closed, and ends by itself once your buses have gone. Swiping the banner away does not stop it; end it in the app. Privacy: your location stays on your iPhone to sort nearby stops. Requires an internet connection. During LTA DataMall maintenance, live times may be unavailable. Not affiliated with LTA, SimplyGo, or any Singapore bus operator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://whenbus.app/privacy/ Support: https://whenbus.app/support/

Screenshots

Singabus4 screens
Whenbus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Singabus at none against Whenbus's shown. Singabus also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Whenbus's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 61%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Whenbus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Singabus ships an update every 3 months, Whenbus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Singabus versus Whenbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingabusWhenbus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (538 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings538 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCotton.sg Pte. Ltd.Meiwin Fu

Customer experience

Singabus

All ratings538 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative30.3%

Whenbus

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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
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  • 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"

Whenbus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Singabus

One-time1
  • Ads Removal$2.99
7 purchases

Whenbus

Subscriptions2
  • All Access$0.991 Month
  • All Access$6.991 Year
One-time5
  • Star Wars$0.49
  • Cafe$0.49
  • Deep Red$0.49
Show 2 more
  • Midnight$0.49
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Singabus free?
Singabus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whenbus free?
Whenbus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Singabus or Whenbus have ads?
Whenbus shows ads; Singabus does not.
Which is updated more often, Singabus or Whenbus?
Singabus ships an update every 3 months, and Whenbus every 4 days. Most recently, Singabus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Whenbus on October 30, 2026.

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