Comparison

China Eastern Airlines vs NextBus NUS

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

Head to head
About

China Eastern Airlines

Book flights with a major Chinese airline offering extensive global routes through its SkyTeam Alliance membership. Enjoy modern aircraft and in-flight Wi-Fi on a vast network of destinations.

Highlights
  • Global flight network
  • SkyTeam Alliance member
  • Modern aircraft fleet
  • In-flight Wi-Fi
  • Extensive destination coverage
Features
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Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. (CEA) is one of the three major airlines in China and is the first Chinese airline to be listed on New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets. As a member of SkyTeam Alliance, CEA has extended its flight network to 1,036 destinations in 170 countries and regions via close cooperation with SkyTeam Alliance member airlines. The annual passenger turnover of CEA exceeds more than 130 million, ranking top 10 among global airlines. CEA operates a modern fleet of over 730 aircraft, which is one of the youngest fleets in major airlines worldwide. Moreover, it boasts the largest-scale in-flight Wi-Fi wide-bodied fleet with leading commercial and technical models in China.

About

NextBus NUS

Get real-time shuttle bus arrival times for NUS campus. Plan your routes, find stops, and receive smart guidance with walking directions and reminders. Access timings quickly via widgets and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Live NUS ISB arrival timings
  • Interactive campus map with routes
  • Smart route guidance and reminders
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Live Activities support
Features
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Whether you’re heading to class, the library, or the MRT, NextBus NUS helps you catch your next shuttle with less waiting. View live campus shuttle timings, plan routes, and access your favourite stops across all your Apple devices. Need timings even faster? Use Home Screen widgets, Shortcuts, and Live Activities to check the bus timings without opening the app! Top features: • Live NUS ISB arrival timings, with public bus timings at supported campus stops • Interactive map with routes, bus stops, active buses, and directions • Smart route guidance with walking, shuttle steps, ETA, and alight reminders • Apple Watch app for timings and routes on your wrist! • Live Activities for real-time bus timings even while you are multitasking • Home Screen widgets for quicker access • Shortcuts support for quick checks and automation • Campus place and bus stop search, all NUSMODS venues supported! • Service updates and announcements with translation support

Screenshots

China Eastern Airlines4 screens
NextBus NUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextBus NUS at 5.0 against China Eastern Airlines's 2.6. NextBus NUS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). China Eastern Airlines's advantage is ratings volume (703 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

NextBus NUS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: China Eastern Airlines has 703 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

China Eastern Airlines ships an update every 3 weeks, NextBus NUS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
China Eastern Airlines versus NextBus NUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChina Eastern AirlinesNextBus NUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (703 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings703 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChina Eastern Airlines Co.,LTD.Benedict Woo

Customer experience

China Eastern Airlines

All ratings700 ratings
Positive36.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative57.6%
Written reviews785 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative73.2%

NextBus NUS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

China Eastern Airlines

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Login issues
  • Booking and check-in problems
  • Synchronization issues between app and website
  • Incompatibility with non-Chinese phone numbers
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  • Confusing error messages

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add English language option
  • Improve user interface
  • Enhance functionality for international travelers
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet
  • Provide better customer service
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  • Improve app stability and performance

NextBus NUS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

China Eastern Airlines

No in-app purchases

None

NextBus NUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is China Eastern Airlines free?
China Eastern Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextBus NUS free?
NextBus NUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, China Eastern Airlines or NextBus NUS?
NextBus NUS is rated higher. China Eastern Airlines averages 2.6 out of 5 from 703 ratings, while NextBus NUS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do China Eastern Airlines or NextBus NUS have ads?
Neither China Eastern Airlines nor NextBus NUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, China Eastern Airlines or NextBus NUS?
China Eastern Airlines ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextBus NUS every 4 days. Most recently, China Eastern Airlines was updated on October 23, 2026 and NextBus NUS on October 20, 2026.

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