SG Bus Timing Pro vs Red Bus App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SG Bus Timing Pro
Get real-time bus arrival times and bus locations for SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit, and Go-Ahead Singapore buses. Plan your commute with up to three arrival times, crowd information, and route details. Save favorite stops and rename them for personalized convenience.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Live bus location on map
- Up to 3 bus timings displayed
- Crowd information
- Search by bus number, building, road, or stop ID
- Save and rename favorite bus stops
- View bus routes
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The SG Bus Timing App for SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead Singapore bus arrival timing that all Singapore commuters need. This is the ad-free edition of the app. ------------- Features 1. The only Bus Arrival Timing App that tells you where the bus is. Simply tap on a bus arrival timing to view the location of the bus on a map. 2. Shows up to 3 bus timings. Now you can plan your journey in SG on SMRT or SBS buses before even leaving your home. 3. Is the bus crowded inside? You will know at a glance. 4. Search. You can search for bus numbers, buildings, road names and even bus stop IDs. 5. Favourites. All new Favourites feature - when viewing a bus-stop's timings, simply tap the star to add it to Favourites. 6. Rename Your Bus Stops. If you wish to, you may rename bus stops when adding them to Favourites. 7. Bus Routes. Click on Bus service number to see bus-routes. ---------------- A Note on Timing Accuracy This app uses the latest bus timing data from LTA. Use at your own risk! The App developer has no control over the accuracy of the data.
Red Bus App
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Red Bus – Singapore’s Smartest Bus App Red Bus makes navigating Singapore’s bus network simple and stress-free. Get real-time bus arrival timings, explore stops, and plan your journey effortlessly with a clean and user-friendly interface. Features: • Photos of stops – Instantly recognize stops with real images for easy identification. • Look around stops – View the surroundings of any stop to navigate confidently. • Cross-platform sync – Access Red Bus on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a cloud-synced favorites list. • Favorites list – Save your most-used stops and see next bus timings instantly with no clicks. • Map explorer – Discover nearby stops and view all incoming and outgoing connections. • Full route view – See the entire bus route directly on the map. • Smart search – Quickly find any bus or stop with a simple search. • Apple Watch support – Check bus timings and stop details from your wrist. • Night mode – Reduce eye strain with a sleek dark theme for low-light conditions. Stop waiting. Start riding smarter. Download Red Bus today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Red Bus App at Free against SG Bus Timing Pro's $2.99. SG Bus Timing Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, 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
Red Bus App is free to download; SG Bus Timing Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SG Bus Timing Pro ships an update every 2 months, Red Bus App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SG Bus Timing Pro | Red Bus App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Rocket Studio | TJ Soft |
In-app purchases
SG Bus Timing Pro
No in-app purchases
Red Bus App
No in-app purchases
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