Comparison

SBS Transit vs SG Bus+MRT

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

Head to head
About

SBS Transit

This app provides real-time travel information for public buses and trains. Get bus arrival timings, route details, and alerts for delays or disruptions. It also offers information on train operating hours and service changes.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival timings
  • Bus route details
  • Bus service delay/diversion alerts
  • Scheduled bus operating hour changes
  • First and last train operating hours
  • Train service delay/disruption alerts
Features
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The SBS Transit app, previously known as iris, provides travel information to enhance commuters' travel experience on SBS Transit's public buses and trains. The SBS Transit app not only offers bus arrival timings on a real time basis, it also provides a host of helpful information such as details of the bus routes, bus services that are delayed or diverted and scheduled changes in bus operating hours. Users can also obtain the first and last train operating hours, planned changes in train service hours as well as alerts if train services are delayed or disrupted.

About

SG Bus+MRT

Navigate Singapore's public transport with real-time bus arrival times and a comprehensive MRT map. Plan your commute, calculate fares, and find nearby stops effortlessly. Stay informed about service disruptions and operating hours for a smoother journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival estimates
  • Comprehensive MRT map and station info
  • Nearby bus stop locator
  • Fare calculator for bus and MRT
  • Bus service operating hours
  • Quick bookmarks for favorite stops
  • System theme support (Light/Dark Mode)
Features
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Never miss a bus in Singapore again. SG Bus is a fast, real-time Singapore bus timing app with live arrival predictions, nearby stops, full bus routes, bookmarks, fare calculator, and a complete MRT & LRT map. Built for daily commuters who want accurate SG bus timing and arrival info—without clutter. * Real-time bus arrival times See the next buses at any stop, with estimated arrival, bus type (single / double / bendy), operator (SBST, SMRT, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead), wheelchair access, and bus load (seats / standing / limited). * Nearby bus stops Find the closest stops sorted by distance and road name. Tap once to see live Singapore bus timings. * Bookmarks & custom names Save favourite bus stops and services, pin them to the top, and rename them (e.g. “Home”, “Office”) for one-tap access. * Bus routes on the map Follow the full route, first/last bus timing, and MRT-connected stops so transfers are obvious. * Operating hours timeline Quickly see if a service is still running—or already out of service—at that stop. * MRT map & station info Browse the full Singapore MRT & LRT map (NSL, EWL, NEL, DTL, CCL, TEL and more), station exits, amenities, and live MRT status alerts. Note: This app provides real-time bus arrival times. It does not provide live MRT train ETAs. * Fare calculator Estimate bus and MRT fares before you travel. * Search everything Find bus stop codes, service numbers, road names, and routes from one search bar. * Comfortable UI Light & dark mode, adjustable text size, and Modern (grid) or Classic (list) layouts. Trusted by over 100,000 users with a 4.7 rating. Download SG Bus for real-time Singapore bus timing, arrival times, bus routes, and MRT planning—all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.

Screenshots

SBS Transit4 screens
SG Bus+MRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SG Bus+MRT at 4.9 against SBS Transit's 1.5. SG Bus+MRT also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). SBS Transit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SBS Transit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SG Bus+MRT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBS Transit ships an update every 2 months, SG Bus+MRT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SBS Transit versus SG Bus+MRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBS TransitSG Bus+MRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (10 ratings)4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1016 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComfortDelGro Corporation Limited- Susido

Customer experience

SBS Transit

All ratings10 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive9.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative81.9%

SG Bus+MRT

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SBS Transit

Reported bugs

67 issues
  • App fails to open
  • Wasted space and time
  • Many bus and bus stops missing
  • Terrible location detection
  • Bus stops not loading
Show 62 more
  • Inaccurate data
  • Completely useless app
  • False timings and lousy syncing
  • Refreshing is annoying
  • Bookmark not working
  • App fail at bus stop
  • App does not update bus timing
  • Connection busy
  • Terribly designed app
  • Latest update has bugs
  • Stopped working
  • Not working after update
  • Latest update hosed
  • Not working
  • Location is always wrong
  • Useless
  • Error nearby always in Toa Payoh
  • Worst update
  • Latest update useless
  • Location error
  • Bugs
  • Error
  • Errors but functional
  • Always got Errors & Drain my Battery
  • Rubbish
  • Could be a lot better
  • Doesn't Work
  • Horrific app
  • Does not work
  • Unreliable. Slow
  • Doesn't make sense
  • Simply awful
  • Gimped and unreliable
  • Inaccurate
  • Connection Errors
  • Junk
  • Disappointing
  • Advertisements is your new feature?
  • Terrible app
  • Some bus routes aren't in here
  • Good Idea Poor Execution
  • Breaking something that was decent
  • Worthless
  • Worst app ever
  • Give me back transguide!
  • Poor replacement for 3rd Party Apps
  • SBS won't go far. Such a shameless company!
  • Disappointing
  • Nice app, terrible attitude
  • Too slow to open & load
  • LUI TUCK YEW READ THIS!
  • disappointing
  • 0 star!!!
  • Horrible
  • Version shd be renamed 'Crash'
  • Seriously, why the need to lower your standards?
  • Crashes on launch
  • Poor at best
  • Ok but...
  • Useless keep on getting time out
  • Great app but almost useless
  • 5 stars so I gave it a 5

Requested features

46 requests
  • Encourage others to emulate good drivers
  • Search and browse bus stops directly
  • Fix bookmark functionality after switching devices
  • Fix bus route 188 missing
  • Fix missing station names and locations
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  • Fix map not locating user position
  • Fix routes missing names of bus stops and stops on the map
  • Provide an email link to report bugs
  • Fix app not finding current location
  • Fix app not working after update
  • Fix app not detecting location, all info null
  • Fix app not finding location
  • Fix location always wrong
  • Fix nearby function always in Toa Payoh
  • Fix app not locating current position
  • Fix location error
  • Fix battery drain issue
  • Fix error messages, location recognition, and bus status updates
  • Fix location error on multiple devices
  • Fix error message on startup
  • Fix ads in the app
  • Remove advertisements
  • Improve software stability
  • Complete bus route info
  • More intelligent/accurate search and journey planner
  • Option to turn off bookmark alarms
  • Fix missing bus route information
  • Fix inaccurate estimated arrival times
  • Remove the ability to search based on bus stop number
  • Bring back TranSGuide
  • Allow users to save favorite bus stops
  • Include SMRT buses and MRT
  • Add a Favorites function
  • Allow bookmarks to be sorted
  • Provide data to third-party developers
  • Open APIs and mashups
  • Make bus information available to ALL third parties
  • Allow bookmarks to be sorted manually or automatically
  • Fix crash upon launch
  • Improve user interface and design
  • Fix popup prompts
  • Allow bookmarks to be sorted by user preference
  • Fix connection busy errors
  • Make bus times more accurate
  • Enable ads removal for a fee
  • Provide data to third-party developers for other apps

SG Bus+MRT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SBS Transit

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SG Bus+MRT

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$6.99
  • Buy me a set meal$9.99
  • Love your app$12.99

Questions

Is SBS Transit free?
SBS Transit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SG Bus+MRT free?
SG Bus+MRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SBS Transit or SG Bus+MRT?
SG Bus+MRT is rated higher. SBS Transit averages 1.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SG Bus+MRT averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do SBS Transit or SG Bus+MRT have ads?
Both SBS Transit and SG Bus+MRT show ads.
Which is updated more often, SBS Transit or SG Bus+MRT?
SBS Transit ships an update every 2 months, and SG Bus+MRT every 3 days. Most recently, SBS Transit was updated on September 5, 2026 and SG Bus+MRT on September 19, 2026.

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