SG NextBus vs gothere.sg lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SG NextBus
Access real-time bus arrival times for frequently used routes in Singapore. Receive alerts even after closing the app and utilize convenient access from your lock screen or Apple Watch. View bus capacity information and organize your favorite routes.
- Next three bus arrival times
- Rich content notification alerts
- Apple Watch app integration
- Lock screen widget access
- Bus capacity and seat availability
- Organize buses into groups
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Get quick access to bus arrival time of frequently used buses in Singapore, even from your lock screen! Features: ● Get estimated bus arrival time for the next three buses. ● Continue to get arrival time alerts from rich content notification after closing the app. ● Convenient access through an Apple Watch app. ● Display nearest saved buses in Today Widget, accessible from lock screen. ● Display information about bus capacity, including availability of seats and standing space. ● Organize buses into groups. SG NextBus utilizes bus arrival time data from Land Transport Authority of Singapore, LTA.
gothere.sg lite
Discover discounts and store directories in Singaporean shopping malls. Get directions for public transport and driving, with real-time bus arrival times. Includes recent food reviews for inspiration.
- Mall store directories
- Shop and restaurant discounts
- Public transport directions
- Bus arrival times
- Driving routes (ERP minimization)
- Food reviews
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Gothere.sg makes it easier than ever to decide where to go and how to get there. Ever wonder what discounts are available when you are dining out or shopping at a mall? Now updated with directories in shopping malls and discounts in stores, all neatly arranged and organised! (Psst, recent food reviews are included for your inspiration! Not ads hor…) • Directions covering the entire public transport network including the Tuas West Extension and Downtown Line 3 • Search or browse bus stops with bus arrival times • Find driving routes that minimises ERP or avoid expressways • Browse store directories in shopping malls around the island • Discover the latest discounts in shops/restaurants all over Singapore If there's something you'd like to see, let us know at feedback@gothere.sg!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SG NextBus at 4.5 against gothere.sg lite's 3.7. SG NextBus also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). gothere.sg lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment 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. SG NextBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. gothere.sg lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
SG NextBus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SG NextBus has 292 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of SG NextBus's written reviews are positive against 54% of gothere.sg lite's.
SG NextBus ships an update every 4 months, gothere.sg lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SG NextBus | gothere.sg lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (292 ratings) — better | 3.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 54.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG NextBus Pte. Ltd. | gothere.sg |
Customer experience
SG NextBus
gothere.sg lite
Bugs and requests
SG NextBus
Reported bugs
11 issues- iCloud sync erases saved bookmarks and tabs
- Widget shows 'Unable to Load' error 99% of the time
- App crashes on iOS 4, iOS 5.0.1, and iOS 11
- Blank page in portrait mode when screen rotation locked
- White blank box appears in landscape view
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- HTML tags appearing in bus time display
- Swipe instruction message stuck on screen
- Bus stop location data slightly offset from actual roads
- App freezes on iPad opening
- Error loading arrival time messages
- Fails to pull up certain routes after updates
Requested features
8 requests- Display next two consecutive bus arrivals on main screen
- Route information and directions display
- Journey planning from current location
- Ability to rearrange buses within panels
- Ability to remove panels once created
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- User control over location services toggle
- Update DTL3 bus stops
- Include missing bus routes (e.g., 158A)
gothere.sg lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SG NextBus
- Upgrade to Pro in iPhone$2.99
gothere.sg lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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