SG Bus+MRT vs Algoride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SG Bus+MRT
Get real-time arrival times for buses and trains in Singapore. Track bus locations, view nearby stops, and access campus shuttle information. Features include home screen widgets and Apple Watch integration for quick access.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Live bus map tracker
- NUS/NTU campus shuttle timings
- Nearby bus stop finder
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch app
- MRT & LRT line information
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Never miss a bus in Singapore again. SG Bus is a fast, real-time Singapore bus timing app: live arrival times, the Bus Board with just the next buses at your nearest stop, a live bus map that shows where your bus is, Home Screen widgets and an Apple Watch app, NUS and NTU campus shuttle timings, nearby stops, full bus routes, an EZ-Link card reader and every MRT & LRT line. * Real-time bus arrival times The next two or three buses of every service at any stop, refreshed every 10 seconds while you look, with bus type (single / double / bendy), operator (SBST, SMRT, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead), wheelchair access and bus load (seats / standing / limited). Services with no bus on the way are listed apart, with their first and last buses. * Bus Board: just the next buses One big, clear screen with the stop nearest you and its next buses by the minute, each number coloured by how full the bus is. Swipe for the next nearest stop. Tap the Bus Board button beside the tabs to switch in; SG Bus opens on the one you used last. * Home Screen widgets & Apple Watch Check the bus without opening the app. The Nearby widget shows the stop nearest you and steps through the others near; the Bus Stop widget shows any stop you pick, small or wide, with a refresh button. On Apple Watch, the Bus Board is on your wrist: turn the Digital Crown for the next stop, even without your iPhone nearby. * Live bus map (bus tracker) See where your bus is, not just when it comes. Open the map 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, the Nearby map and the NUS/NTU shuttles. * NUS & NTU campus shuttles Live timings for every NUS route (A1, A2, D1, D2, K, P, R1, R2) and every NTU loop (CL-R, CL-B, CR, CWR) at every campus stop, with crowd levels, routes and first and last buses. The graduation-cap button, or typing "nus" or "ntu", opens them; at shared stops such as Kent Ridge MRT and Hall 2 the shuttles and public buses show together. * Nearby bus stops Every stop within 500 m of you on a map, with the buses heading to the nearest ones, and the same stops listed road by road with the distance to each, campus stops included. Tap a stop for its live timings, or an MRT station for its exits and amenities. * Bookmarks & recent stops Save stops and services, pin them to the top and rename them (e.g. "Home", "Office"). They're kept in your iCloud, with no sign-in, so they come back on a new iPhone or iPad. The Recent button lists the last 10 stops you opened. * Bus routes on the map Every stop on the route, in either direction, as a list or on the map with its buses moving along it, first and last buses, and MRT-connected stops marked so transfers are obvious. * MRT & LRT lines and station info Every MRT & LRT line station by station, the full network map, station exits and amenities, and train service status right under the lines. Note: SG Bus shows real-time bus arrivals, not live MRT train times. * Search stops, services and places Find any bus stop by its code, name or road, any bus by its number, or a place such as VivoCity for the stops beside it. Type it your way: Rd or Road, Stn or Station. A link to the official fare calculator is one tap away too. * EZ-Link card reader Hold your EZ-Link or NETS FlashPay card to the top of your iPhone to see its balance and recent trips. It's read on your phone and stays there. * Comfortable UI Light & dark mode, adjustable text size, card or list view, and split layouts on iPad. 23 languages, including Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Trusted by over 100,000 users: real-time Singapore bus timing, the Bus Board, a live bus map and MRT planning, all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, NUS, NTU, EZ-Link, NETS, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.
Algoride
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Algoride is an intercity mobility app built for passengers and drivers who want a safer, simpler way to travel between cities. For passengers, Algoride makes it easy to search and book carpool rides or private for-hire trips, compare available options, manage bookings, and follow your journey with live trip tracking. You can share trip details with family and friends, communicate through the in-app inbox, and use SOS support when needed. For drivers, Algoride provides tools to publish rides, manage bookings, update availability, and handle active trips. The platform is designed to support verified travel experiences with driver and vehicle checks, including DL and RC verification where applicable. Key features: Intercity carpool search and booking Private for-hire ride booking Live trip tracking and trip sharing SOS support and emergency contact features In-app messaging for trip communication Driver and passenger profiles OTP-based sign in and account management Driver tools for bookings, availability, and active trips Admin review and moderation workflows Algoride is designed to make intercity travel more reliable, more transparent, and more comfortable for everyone involved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Algoride at none against SG Bus+MRT's 3. Algoride also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SG Bus+MRT's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Algoride asks for nothing beyond the download.
SG Bus+MRT ships an update every 5 days, Algoride fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SG Bus+MRT | Algoride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | - Susido | Algorims |
In-app purchases
SG Bus+MRT
- Buy me a coffee$6.99
- Buy me a set meal$9.99
- Love your app$12.99
Algoride
No in-app purchases









