Buses for Singapore Transit vs MRT Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Buses for Singapore Transit
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Buses 2 is here, and it's better than before! For the price of less than a cup of coffee, you can get a better, faster transit companion that does not track you or serve ads. Features - Nearby Arrivals: Quickly glance and check bus arrivals near you. - Saved Locations: Save your frequently used bus stops, and create your own locations with your own sets of bus stops if you'd like. - Arrival Notifications: Easily set arrival reminders so that you're prepared to board. - Directory: Find bus stops throughout Singapore, check the MRT system map, and calculate your trip's fare. - Customization: Configure which tab Buses starts with, how dense information is, and even set an alternative icon for the app. - Language Support: Buses supports English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified).
MRT Map
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MRT Map is an iOS app that helps you find the train stations in Singapore. It uses your deviceβs GPS to show you the train stations around. Tap on train station names to open Apple map/Google map to see the route leads to the stations. Search train stations by name.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buses for Singapore Transit at none against MRT Map's 4. MRT Map's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MRT Map sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Buses for Singapore Transit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buses for Singapore Transit ships an update every 5 months, MRT Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buses for Singapore Transit | MRT Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Xin | 33 YAGA PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Buses for Singapore Transit
No in-app purchases
MRT Map
- Sponsor$0.99
- Sponsor a bit of tidy sum$2.99
- Sponsor a lot$6.99
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- Sponsor VIP$12.99
Questions
Is Buses for Singapore Transit free?
Is MRT Map free?
Do Buses for Singapore Transit or MRT Map have ads?
Which is updated more often, Buses for Singapore Transit or MRT Map?
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