# gothere.sg vs Explore Singapore

The clearest difference is price: Explore Singapore at Free against gothere.sg's $3.99. Explore Singapore also leads on ratings volume (498 vs 4). gothere.sg's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Explore Singapore is free to download; gothere.sg costs $3.99 up front. Explore Singapore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. gothere.sg asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for gothere.sg against 4.7 for Explore Singapore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Singapore has 498 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 74% positive.

gothere.sg ships an update every 5 weeks, Explore Singapore every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | gothere.sg | Explore Singapore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotheresg/id348131804/reviews)** | [4.7 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gothere.sg](https://appshunter.io/developer/348131807) | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) |

## What reviewers say

### gothere.sg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotheresg/id348131804)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Discover dining and shopping discounts, and find directions across Singapore's public transport network. Includes mall directories and real-time bus arrival times. Get inspired by recent food reviews.

**Highlights:** Public transport directions, Bus arrival times, Driving route optimization, Shopping mall directories, Store and restaurant discounts, Food reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient public transport routing
- 👍 Helpful for navigating Singapore
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and directions
- 💰 Estimates taxi and public transport fares

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate mapping data
- 🚶 Lacking in walking directions
- 🔁 Cumbersome navigation between screens

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect exit information at MRT/LRT stations
- Unreliable walking directions and estimates
- Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Live bus arrival times
- Option to select multiple route alternatives
- Ability to save frequently used locations
- Downloadable offline maps


### Explore Singapore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596)

Navigate Singapore's public transport system with an up-to-date, offline subway map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Available in English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date MRT map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for stations, English and Chinese language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful for navigation
- 👍 Clean and efficient system
- 👍 Helpful for residents and tourists
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Inaccurate fare information
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 No fare shown with itinerary

**Reported bugs**

- Map is very outdated with nonexistent lines
- Immediately charged when downloaded
- No fare shown with itinerary
- Keeps hanging after one destination
- App expired

**Requested features**

- Update Singapore MRT map
- Add new routes
- Show fare with itinerary
- Update fare information
- Add bus app for Singapore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is gothere.sg free?

gothere.sg costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Explore Singapore free?

Explore Singapore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, gothere.sg or Explore Singapore?

gothere.sg is rated higher. gothere.sg averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Explore Singapore averages 4.7 from 498 ratings.

### Do gothere.sg or Explore Singapore have ads?

Explore Singapore shows ads; gothere.sg does not.

### Which is updated more often, gothere.sg or Explore Singapore?

gothere.sg ships an update every 5 weeks, and Explore Singapore every 2 months. Most recently, gothere.sg was updated on October 26, 2026 and Explore Singapore on October 26, 2026.

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