MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) vs HKSOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time arrival information
- Service disruption updates
- First/last train schedules
- Bookmark favorite stations
- Destination selection
- Dark mode support
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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.
HKSOS
This app provides a direct link to emergency services, generating a unique SOS signal with precise location data. It aims to expedite rescue response times in critical outdoor situations.
- Direct link to 999 Call Centre
- Generates unique SOS signal
- Provides precise location data
- Expedites rescue response
- Designed for outdoor safety
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What is HKSOS? HKSOS is the most important outdoor safety app designed to save lives and speed up the response time of rescue services in life-critical missions. It is directly linked to the 999 Call Centre and becomes your lifeline in an emergency. HKSOS generates unique SOS signal that can be picked up by emergency units even in extreme conditions. When SOS is triggered via the app, the 999 Call Centre will be alerted and provided with your precise location information so that emergency teams can swiftly reach you for assistance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HKSOS at none against MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)'s shown. HKSOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)'s advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HKSOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) ships an update fortnightly, HKSOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) | HKSOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ho Yin Tsui | Hong Kong Police Force |
Customer experience
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)
HKSOS
In-app purchases
MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士)
No in-app purchases
HKSOS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) free?
Is HKSOS free?
Which has better reviews, MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or HKSOS?
Do MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or HKSOS have ads?
Which is updated more often, MTR Arrival Time(MTR/輕鐵/港鐵巴士) or HKSOS?
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