Comparison

Popular SG vs Modus

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

Head to head
About

Popular SG

Access Singapore's leading bookstore's digital platform to manage your membership, unlock exclusive deals, and stay updated on promotions. Find store locations and enjoy member-specific rewards.

Highlights
  • Digital POPULAR card integration
  • Exclusive member coupons
  • Birthday rewards
  • Partner deals
  • Store promotion updates
  • In-app exclusive deals
  • Outlet locator
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Singapore’s leading bookstore goes digital! Link your POPULAR card and explore members’ privileges on the go. POPULAR members get to unlock special member coupons, birthday rewards and partner deals. First-hand information on store promotions, sales and events. Exclusive in-app deals. Find your nearest outlet. And more to come!

About

Modus

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MODUS is your essential lifestyle companion for tracking the things that matter in your home. From groceries and pantry staples to skincare, medicine, and everyday essentials, MODUS helps you stay organized, reduce waste, and keep a clear view of what you already own. In busy households, it is easy for things to get forgotten. Items get pushed to the back of the fridge, products expire before they are used, and duplicate purchases happen because no one remembers what is already at home. MODUS brings structure to that chaos by giving you one simple place to manage your household inventory. With a clean, minimal interface and a fast, intuitive workflow, MODUS is designed to fit naturally into daily life. Add items in seconds, organize them by category or location, and track expiry dates so you always know what needs attention. Features and functions - Track groceries, household items, and personal essentials in one place - Add expiry dates to items and receive helpful reminders before they go out of date - Organize inventory by category, room, or location - Quickly search and filter items to find what you need faster - Avoid duplicate purchases by checking what you already have at home - Stay on top of what is expiring soon with a simple, visual interface - Reduce household waste through better visibility and planning - Enjoy a clean, modern design built for everyday use Whether your goal is to waste less, buy smarter, or simply feel more in control of your home, MODUS helps you manage your lifestyle with more clarity and less mental clutter.

Screenshots

Popular SG4 screens
Modus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popular SG at none against Modus's 2. Popular SG also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Modus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Popular SG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popular SG ships an update every 3 weeks, Modus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Popular SG versus Modus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopular SGModus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPopular Holdings LtdZhi Qun Lee

In-app purchases

None

Popular SG

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modus

Subscriptions1
  • MODUS Plus1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • MODUS by HabitusCollective Plus$2.99

Questions

Is Popular SG free?
Popular SG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modus free?
Modus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Popular SG or Modus have ads?
Neither Popular SG nor Modus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Popular SG or Modus?
Popular SG ships an update every 3 weeks, and Modus every 10 days. Most recently, Popular SG was updated on October 17, 2026 and Modus on October 7, 2026.

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