Comparison

SG Bus vs SG Bus+MRT

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

Head to head
About

SG Bus

Get real-time bus arrival times and plan your journeys with this app. It offers features like widgets, search functionality, and map displays to help you navigate Singapore's public transport system efficiently.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival times
  • Widget for nearby bus stops
  • Search bus stops and services
  • Journey planner
  • Bookmark favorite stops/services
  • Map display with bus locations
  • Arrival notifications
Features
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Features: - Widget with 3 nearby bus stops - Search bus stop name/number, bus service number, road name and address. - Show nearby bus stops - Journey planner ( power by OneMap) - Bookmark bus stops or bus services. - Bus time display with different distance in between, to identify the estimated arrival time is short or long. - Map display with bus location and nearby bus stops - Buzz me when bus arrived - Notification support when app closed or in background - Street view of selected bus stop - Auto refresh bus arrival time *Estimated bus arrival time data source from Land Transport Authority of Singapore.

About

SG Bus+MRT

Navigate Singapore's public transport with real-time bus arrival times and a comprehensive MRT map. Plan your commute, calculate fares, and find nearby stops effortlessly. Stay informed about service disruptions and operating hours for a smoother journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival estimates
  • Comprehensive MRT map and station info
  • Nearby bus stop locator
  • Fare calculator for bus and MRT
  • Bus service operating hours
  • Quick bookmarks for favorite stops
  • System theme support (Light/Dark Mode)
Features
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Never miss a bus in Singapore again. SG Bus is a fast, real-time Singapore bus timing app with live arrival predictions, a live bus map that shows where your bus is, nearby stops on a map, full bus routes, NUS and NTU campus shuttle timings, bookmarks and recent stops, fare calculator, and every MRT & LRT line. Built for daily commuters who want accurate SG bus timing and arrival info—without clutter. * Real-time bus arrival times See the next buses at any stop, with estimated arrival, bus type (single / double / bendy), operator (SBST, SMRT, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead), wheelchair access, and bus load (seats / standing / limited). Show two or three buses per service. * Live bus map (bus tracker) See where your bus is, not just when it comes. Tap the map button at any stop to watch the buses on their way, moving along their roads: your bookmarked services first, every service with one tap. Tap a bus for when it and the next one arrive, and where it's going. Live buses also show on route maps and lists, the Nearby map and NUS/NTU shuttles. * NTU Shuttle (campus loops) Live timings for every NTU campus shuttle—Campus Loop Red (CL-R), Campus Loop Blue (CL-B), Campus Rider (CR) to Pioneer MRT, and Campus Weekend Rider (CWR)—at every campus stop, with crowd levels. Follow a loop on the list or the map, see first and last buses, and bookmark campus stops. The graduation-cap button at the top of every tab, or typing "ntu", opens the shuttle; at shared stops such as Hall 2 the loops and public buses show together. * NUS Shuttle (Internal Shuttle Bus) Live timings for every NUS shuttle route (A1, A2, D1, D2, K, P, R1 and R2) at every campus stop, Kent Ridge and Bukit Timah, with crowd levels. Routes, first and last buses, and campus bookmarks as for NTU. The graduation-cap button at the top of every tab, or typing "nus", opens the shuttle; at Kent Ridge MRT the shuttles and public buses show together. * Nearby bus stops See every stop around you on the map, each marked with its name and stop code, or as a list sorted by distance, NUS and NTU campus stops included; it opens on the view you last used. Tap a stop for live Singapore bus timings, or an MRT station on the map for its exits and amenities. * Bookmarks & recent stops Save favourite bus stops and services, pin them to the top, and rename them (e.g. “Home”, “Office”) for one-tap access. Recent keeps the stops you opened last, with how far away each one is. * Bus routes on the map Follow every stop on the route, in either direction, as a list or on the map with its buses moving along it, with first/last bus timing and MRT-connected stops marked so transfers are obvious. * Operating hours timeline See if a service is still running at that stop, with weekday, Saturday and Sunday first and last buses. * MRT & LRT lines and station info Every MRT & LRT line (NSL, EWL, NEL, DTL, CCL, TEL and more) station by station, the full network map, station exits and amenities, and live MRT service status. Note: This app provides real-time bus arrival times. It does not provide live MRT train ETAs. * Fare calculator Estimate bus and MRT fares before you travel. * Search everything Find any bus stop by its code, name or road (NUS and NTU campus stops by name), or any public bus by its number, from one search bar. Type it your way: Road or Rd, Station or Stn, Tanjong, Tanjung or Tg all find the same stop. * Comfortable UI Light & dark mode, adjustable text size, smooth scrolling with the top bar always in view, Modern (grid) or Classic (list) layouts, and room to spread out on tablets and foldables. Available in 23 languages, including Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Trusted by over 100,000 users. Download SG Bus for real-time Singapore bus timing, arrival times, a live bus map, bus routes, NUS and NTU shuttle timings and MRT planning—all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, NUS, NTU, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.

Screenshots

SG Bus4 screens
SG Bus+MRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SG Bus+MRT at every 5 days against SG Bus's every 12 months. SG Bus+MRT also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%). SG Bus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. SG Bus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Bus ships an update every 12 months, SG Bus+MRT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SG Bus versus SG Bus+MRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSG BusSG Bus+MRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSim Ruenn Kang- Susido

Customer experience

SG Bus

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SG Bus+MRT

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SG Bus

One-time1
  • Remove Banner Ads$3.99
3 purchases

SG Bus+MRT

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$6.99
  • Buy me a set meal$9.99
  • Love your app$12.99

Questions

Is SG Bus free?
SG Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SG Bus+MRT free?
SG Bus+MRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SG Bus or SG Bus+MRT have ads?
Both SG Bus and SG Bus+MRT show ads.
Which is updated more often, SG Bus or SG Bus+MRT?
SG Bus ships an update every 12 months, and SG Bus+MRT every 5 days. Most recently, SG Bus was updated on October 20, 2026 and SG Bus+MRT on October 25, 2026.

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