SMRTConnect vs SG Bus+MRT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMRTConnect
Access real-time transport information for trains and buses in Singapore. Plan multi-modal journeys, view arrival times, and find station details. Includes lift availability and taxi booking links.
- Multi-modal journey planning
- Real-time train and bus arrivals
- Lift availability information
- Station exit panoramic views
- Save favorite places and routes
- Train frequency indicator
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SMRTConnect is a mobile application designed to offer transport related information on SMRT’s trains and buses as well as travel suggestions for other public modes of transport in Singapore. With SMRTConnect, you can access real-time information on SMRT train and bus arrivals or connect to taxi booking options. New Feature! Real-time lift availability information in SMRT stations for better journey planning Features include: - Multi-modal journey planning with estimated total travel time and detailed route directions - Save your favourite places and routes for easy planning - Real-time arrival timings for SMRT trains and all bus operators - Train frequency indicator for North-South, East-West Lines and Circle Line MRT stations for better travel planning - Detailed SMRT station information, including panoramic views of MRT station exits for better way finding - Links to taxi booking services and online retail offers - Detailed tutorial on how to use the app - Feedback feature on SMRTConnect mobile app Please refer to our Privacy Policy here: https://www.smrt.com.sg/Privacy-Statement
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.
- 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)
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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 on a map, full bus routes, NUS shuttle timings, bookmarks and recent stops, fare calculator, and every MRT & LRT line. 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). Show two or three buses per service. * NUS Shuttle (Internal Shuttle Bus) Live timings for every NUS shuttle route (A1, A2, D1, D2, K, P, R1 and R2) at every campus stop, Kent Ridge and Bukit Timah, with crowd levels. Follow a route stop by stop on the list or the map, see first and last buses, and bookmark campus stops beside your usual ones. Campus stops show in Nearby and in search, and typing "nus" opens the shuttle. Where a campus stop is also a public bus stop, such as Kent Ridge MRT, the shuttles and public buses show together. * Nearby bus stops See every stop around you on the map, each marked with its name and stop code, or as a list sorted by distance, NUS campus stops included. Tap a stop for live Singapore bus timings, or an MRT station on the map for its exits and amenities. * Bookmarks & recent stops Save favourite bus stops and services, pin them to the top, and rename them (e.g. “Home”, “Office”) for one-tap access. Recent keeps the stops you opened last, with how far away each one is, so any of them is one tap away. * Bus routes on the map Follow every stop on the route, in either direction, as a list or on the map, with first/last bus timing and MRT-connected stops marked so transfers are obvious. * Operating hours timeline Quickly see if a service is still running—or already out of service—at that stop, with weekday, Saturday and Sunday first and last buses. * MRT & LRT lines and station info Every MRT & LRT line (NSL, EWL, NEL, DTL, CCL, TEL and more) station by station, the full network map, station exits and amenities, and live MRT service status. 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 any bus stop by its code, name or road (NUS campus stops by name), or any public bus by its number, from one search bar. Type it your way: Road or Rd, Station or Stn, Tanjong, Tanjung or Tg all find the same stop. * Comfortable UI Light & dark mode, adjustable text size, Modern (grid) or Classic (list) layouts, and room to spread out on tablets and foldables. Available in 23 languages, including Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Trusted by over 100,000 users. Download SG Bus for real-time Singapore bus timing, arrival times, bus routes, NUS shuttle timings and MRT planning—all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, NUS, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SG Bus+MRT at 70% against SMRTConnect's 9%. SG Bus+MRT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). SMRTConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SMRTConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
SG Bus+MRT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of SMRTConnect's written reviews are positive against 70% of SG Bus+MRT's.
SMRTConnect ships an update every 4 months, SG Bus+MRT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMRTConnect | SG Bus+MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMRT Corporation Ltd | - Susido |
Customer experience
SMRTConnect
SG Bus+MRT
In-app purchases
SMRTConnect
No in-app purchases
SG Bus+MRT
- Buy me a coffee$6.99
- Buy me a set meal$9.99
- Love your app$12.99






