Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Buses for Singapore Transit

Features
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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).

About

MRT Map

Features
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MRT Map is an iOS app that helps you find the train stations in Singapore. It uses your device’s 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.

Screenshots

Buses for Singapore Transit4 screens
MRT Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MRT Map sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Buses for Singapore Transit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Buses for Singapore Transit versus MRT Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuses for Singapore TransitMRT Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin Xin33 YAGA PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Buses for Singapore Transit

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MRT Map

One-time4
  • 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?
Buses for Singapore Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRT Map free?
MRT Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buses for Singapore Transit or MRT Map have ads?
Neither Buses for Singapore Transit nor MRT Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buses for Singapore Transit or MRT Map?
Buses for Singapore Transit ships an update every 5 months, and MRT Map monthly. Most recently, Buses for Singapore Transit was updated on August 24, 2026 and MRT Map on July 22, 2026.

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