Comparison

SG Bus+MRT vs Algoride

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

Head to head
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, nearby stops on a map, full bus routes, NUS 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. * 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. Follow a route stop by stop on the list or the map, see first and last buses, and bookmark campus stops beside your usual ones. Campus stops show in Nearby and in search, and typing "nus" opens the shuttle. Where a campus stop is also a public bus stop, such as 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 campus stops included. 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, so any of them is one tap away. * Bus routes on the map Follow every stop on the route, in either direction, as a list or on the map, with first/last bus timing and MRT-connected stops marked so transfers are obvious. * Operating hours timeline Quickly see if a service is still running—or already out of service—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 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, 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, bus routes, NUS shuttle timings and MRT planning—all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, NUS, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.

About

Algoride

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SG Bus+MRT4 screens
Algoride4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Algoride asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Bus+MRT ships an update every 4 days, Algoride fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SG Bus+MRT versus Algoride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSG Bus+MRTAlgoride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer- SusidoAlgorims

In-app purchases

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
None

Algoride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SG Bus+MRT free?
SG Bus+MRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algoride free?
Algoride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SG Bus+MRT or Algoride have ads?
SG Bus+MRT shows ads; Algoride does not.
Which is updated more often, SG Bus+MRT or Algoride?
SG Bus+MRT ships an update every 4 days, and Algoride fortnightly. Most recently, SG Bus+MRT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Algoride on September 13, 2026.

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