Comparison

SMRTConnect vs SMRT Micro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SMRT Micro

Manage your transportation with ease from your smartphone. View upcoming and past trips, receive accurate arrival times, and track your vehicle on a map. Access your account and preferences 24/7 for a convenient travel experience.

Highlights
  • Manage trips
  • View upcoming and completed trips
  • Cancel trips
  • Accurate vehicle ETAs
  • Follow shuttle on map
  • 24/7 account access
  • Save favorite destinations
Features
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The SMRT Micro app allows passengers from participating agencies manage their transportation from the convenience of their smart phone. Flexibility to Manage Trips Empower riders with direct access to review and manage their trips View upcoming and completed trips, easily cancel trips Convenient Trip Details View Passenger notifications with accurate vehicle ETAs, reduce wait time Ability to follow shuttle on a visual map to see exact location Simple Mobile Interface 24/7 access to account profiles, settings, and reservations Customer user preferences and save favorite destinations| NOTE: Access to some features will depend on the service guidelines for your individual transportation agency.

Screenshots

SMRTConnect4 screens
SMRT Micro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMRT Micro at 100% against SMRTConnect's 9%. SMRT Micro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). SMRTConnect's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SMRT Micro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMRTConnect has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of SMRTConnect's written reviews are positive against 100% of SMRT Micro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMRTConnect ships an update every 4 months, SMRT Micro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMRTConnect versus SMRT Micro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMRTConnectSMRT Micro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMRT Corporation LtdEcolane USA, Inc.

Customer experience

SMRTConnect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative87.9%

SMRT Micro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMRTConnect

No in-app purchases

None

SMRT Micro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMRTConnect free?
SMRTConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMRT Micro free?
SMRT Micro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMRTConnect or SMRT Micro?
SMRT Micro is rated higher. SMRTConnect averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SMRT Micro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SMRTConnect or SMRT Micro have ads?
Neither SMRTConnect nor SMRT Micro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMRTConnect or SMRT Micro?
SMRTConnect ships an update every 4 months, and SMRT Micro every 3 months. Most recently, SMRTConnect was updated on July 17, 2026 and SMRT Micro on June 12, 2026.

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