LifeSG vs CAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LifeSG
Access government services and information for life's key moments and daily needs. Manage applications, view benefits, and stay updated on government schemes, all in one place.
- Digital government services access
- Manage applications and tasks
- View government benefits
- Report and track neighbourhood issues
- Stay updated on government schemes
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LifeSG gives you simpler access to services for life's key moments and for daily life. Discover digital government services and information from multiple government agencies, consolidated into a single app. Check off your to-do list, manage your applications, and view your government benefits. Use LifeSG to: • apply for birth registration and Baby Bonus online • report issues in your neighbourhood and track their status (OneService) • view your benefits from the government, including SkillsFuture Credit, Workfare Income Supplement, NS benefits and more • view your personal information, appointments and tasks easily • stay updated with the latest government schemes and updates Simpler Services, Better Lives. Download LifeSG and give it a try today. Having trouble? Please contact us at helpdesk@life.gov.sg This app is optimised for official releases of iOS 15.0 and above. You may experience problems using the app with beta versions of iOS.
CAL
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For Cogent Automotive ops team and Customers [Tips] The real-time location tracking of orders during transportation will continue to use GPS positioning services. When switching to the background, the GPS link will still be maintained, which will consume more power than other operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LifeSG at monthly against CAL's every 41 months. CAL's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LifeSG ships an update monthly, CAL every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LifeSG | CAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Government Technology Agency | Cogent Holdings Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
LifeSG
No in-app purchases
CAL
No in-app purchases
