onTime vs BUS KAKI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
onTime
Access real-time transit schedules for trains, buses, and subways without paper. Get instant countdowns, track updates, and important service change notifications. Go paperless and be on time for your commute.
- Countdown to next train
- Real-time track info
- Commuter notifications
- Automatic schedule updates
- Online and offline schedules
- Paperless commuting
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onTime™ is fast and easy to use. It is designed with commuters in mind. With onTime you can look up schedules anytime anywhere without having to carry and dig through paper schedules. The act of simply opening the app will show you the schedules and count-down of the next trains. Sign up for commuter-notification to receive latest outages, delays and service changes. Be on time and be environmental friendly at the same time. FEATURES: - Countdown to the next train - Track info - Commuter-Notification Service - Automatic Schedule Update - Real-time updates and track info (where available) - Online and Offline Schedule - Paperless - Trip duration - Maps AGENCIES: Metro North Rail (MNR), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Chicago Metra, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Boston Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Seattle Sound Transit, Utah Transportation Authority, Virginia Railway Express, Shore Line East, SunRail Central Florida, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Caltrain and more will be added. onTime is ad-supported. If you choose to purchase onTime Premium to remove ads, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store afer purchase. onTime Premium: – $4.99 USD (or equivalent) per year and may vary from country to country. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Term Of Service: http://www.mobilewareinc.com/legal/ontime_tos.html * Note: onTime App uses transit agencies' schedule data but it is not affiliated with any of the agencies.
BUS KAKI
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Introducing BUS KAKI – the app that keeps you informed, and on time. BUS KAKI uses data from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to provide real-time bus arrival information. It is independently developed and does not represent any government agency. Why BUS KAKI? 1. Reliable Real-Time Bus Info See live, accurate bus timings updated instantly. Whether heading to work, school, or a hangout spot, BUS KAKI helps you avoid long waits and missed buses. 2. Easy for Everyone Simple layout, clear icons, and large fonts make it user-friendly for all ages. 3. Fast and Light Runs smoothly even on older devices. BUS KAKI uses minimal data and battery. Features: Real-time bus arrival updates Save favorite bus stops Clean, easy-to-use interface Optimized for low data and battery use Designed for Singapore commuters From Ang Mo Kio to Clementi or Bedok to Yishun, BUS KAKI makes your ride smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BUS KAKI at none against onTime's 1. BUS KAKI also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). onTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. onTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. BUS KAKI asks for nothing beyond the download.
onTime ships an update every 2 months, BUS KAKI weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | onTime | BUS KAKI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (213 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 213 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mobileware Inc. | Lalit Kumar Verma |
Bugs and requests
onTime
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes upon opening
- Verification emails do not open the app
- App never gets email verification notification
- New version refuses to hold default route
- Saved trips do not show up
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- Cannot find schedule anymore
- Countdown timer is missing
- App doesn't remember favorite station pairing
- Only shows 'Join Carpool' screen
- App is frozen/spinning ball of waiting
- Won't load or allow location entries
- App shuts down iPhone
- App locks up after ad and premium upgrade request
- Full screen useless advertisement
- App reloads and erases route
- Inaccurate info (late trains indicated as on time)
- App shuts down when clicking 'yes' to 'are you on this train'
- Error message for LIRR connections
- App is crowded with ads, no bandwidth for useful info
- Train timelines and track info take longer to load than ads
Requested features
9 requests- Remove ads
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Fix verification email links
- Hold default route
- Bring back countdown timer
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- Improve track prediction accuracy
- Allow checking into delayed trains
- Don't change station names to addresses
- Provide timely delay information
BUS KAKI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
onTime
- Premium$4.991 Year
BUS KAKI
No in-app purchases









