# SG NextBus vs gothere.sg lite

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SG NextBus | gothere.sg lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotheresg-lite/id407424570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG NextBus Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287296544) | [gothere.sg](https://appshunter.io/developer/348131807) |

## What reviewers say

### SG NextBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro in iPhone | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and well-designed user interface
- 🎨 Beautiful widget displaying multiple bus arrival times
- 🆓 Completely free application
- 📍 Auto-detection of nearby bus stops
- 🚌 Displays both SMRT and SBS bus information

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Inaccurate and unreliable bus timing estimates
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Bus stop detection fails even at correct locations
- 📍 Incorrect bus stop location mapping
- ⚠️ Missing bus routes and routes not updating

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### gothere.sg lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotheresg-lite/id407424570)

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.

**Highlights:** Mall store directories, Shop and restaurant discounts, Public transport directions, Bus arrival times, Driving routes (ERP minimization), Food reviews

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SG NextBus free?

SG NextBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is gothere.sg lite free?

gothere.sg lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SG NextBus or gothere.sg lite?

SG NextBus is rated higher. SG NextBus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while gothere.sg lite averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do SG NextBus or gothere.sg lite have ads?

SG NextBus shows ads; gothere.sg lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, SG NextBus or gothere.sg lite?

SG NextBus ships an update every 4 months, and gothere.sg lite monthly. Most recently, SG NextBus was updated on October 23, 2026 and gothere.sg lite on October 21, 2026.

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