Comparison

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) vs Minibus Timer

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

Head to head
About

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)

Get real-time arrival times for MTR, Light Rail, and HK Bus routes. Receive instant updates on service disruptions and access first/last train schedules. Bookmark favorite stations for quick checks and select destinations for specific schedules.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival information
  • Service disruption updates
  • First/last train schedules
  • Bookmark favorite stations
  • Destination selection
  • Dark mode support
Features
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App Features: 1. Real-time Arrival Information - Provides real-time arrival information for MTR, Light Rail, and all HK Bus routes. 2.Instant Updates on "Train Service Suspension/Disruption" - Provides instant updates on the latest "Train Service Suspension/Disruption" incidents. 3. First/Last Train Schedule - Provides the first and last train schedules for MTR services. 4. Bookmark Stations - Bookmark your frequently used stations for quick access to check arrival times in a flash. 5. Destination Selection - Choose your desired destination direction and instantly view the train schedule information for that direction. 6. Dark Mode - Choose your preferred interface style. 7. Chinese/English Language Options - Provides options for both Chinese and English languages.

About

Minibus Timer

This app provides real-time arrival information for Hong Kong's green minibus routes. It features a star function for quick lookups of frequently used routes and a map view to locate nearby stops. Route timetables are also available, detailing service days and first/last bus times.

Highlights
  • Real-time arrival estimates
  • Green minibus route information
  • Favorite routes for quick access
  • Map view of bus stops
  • Route timetables
  • Service day and schedule details
Features
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Minibus Timer provided all of the HK green minibus route info and estimate arrival time. Using the 'Star' feature, you may fast lookup the common usage route. Minibus Timer provided the map view for display the route stop. For help you more easy to find the nearest station. Route time table is provided for display the route service weekday and the first/last bus time. * Information source form OpenAPI - data.gov.hk. 小巴時計提供香港所有專線小巴的實時到站數據。 你可以按日常習慣配合收藏功能 令你極速查詢路線到站時間。 小巴時計亦提供地圖界面顯示車站位置,方便你步行到最接近的上車處。 時間表頁面則清楚顯示路線的服務日及開出間隔,以便用戶查詢非繁忙時段及首尾班車開出時間。 *路線數據 及 實時到站時間資料 由政府資訊科技總監辦公室統籌的「資料一線通」的開放資料API提供。

Screenshots

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)4 screens
Minibus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minibus Timer at none against MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)'s shown. Minibus Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) against 4.5 for Minibus Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) ships an update every 2 weeks, Minibus Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) versus Minibus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)Minibus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better4.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHo Yin TsuiYIU WING NG

Customer experience

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Minibus Timer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)

No in-app purchases

None

Minibus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) free?
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minibus Timer free?
Minibus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or Minibus Timer?
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) is rated higher. MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Minibus Timer averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or Minibus Timer have ads?
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) shows ads; Minibus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or Minibus Timer?
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minibus Timer monthly. Most recently, MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) was updated on September 10, 2026 and Minibus Timer on September 14, 2026.

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