Singabus vs TransitPing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TransitPing
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Never miss your bus, train, or subway stop again ! TransitPing is your essential travel companion, designed specifically for public transport commuters who want to travel with peace of mind. Set your destination, start your trip, and then relax. Whether you're reading a book, listening to music, or just want to zone out, TransitPing's smart GPS-based alarm will do the work for you. Our app runs quietly in the background, tracking your journey in real-time. Just before you arrive at your stop, TransitPing will trigger a reliable alarm, giving you plenty of time to get ready to disembark. KEY FEATURES: - Reliable Stop Alerts: Get a loud alarm and vibration notification just before you reach your destination. - Set It and Forget It: Once you tap "Start Trip," our app tracks your location in the background. No need to keep the app open or watch your screen. - Simple & Intuitive Interface: Set your destination and start a trip in seconds. - Recent & Favorite Destinations: Quickly access your most common stops for one-tap trip setup. - Accurate Real-Time Tracking: Uses your phone's GPS for precise location monitoring during your journey. Stop worrying about missing your stop. Download TransitPing today and make your daily commute easier and more relaxing ! By subscribing, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Singabus at none against TransitPing's shown. TransitPing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Singabus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TransitPing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Singabus ships an update every 3 months, TransitPing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Singabus | TransitPing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (538 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 538 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd. | Aziz Ahmad |
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"
TransitPing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Singabus
- Ads Removal$2.99
TransitPing
- TransitPing Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- TransitPing Pro Yearly$9.991 Year





