SMRTConnect vs SG Bus Timing App
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 Timing App
Get real-time bus arrival times and bus locations for all major Singapore bus operators. Plan your commute with up to three arrival times displayed, and check bus crowding levels at a glance. Save your favorite bus stops and even rename them for personalized convenience.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Live bus location tracking on map
- Bus crowding information
- Search by bus number, building, road, or stop ID
- Favorite bus stops with renaming
- View bus routes
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The SG Bus Timing App for SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead Singapore bus arrival timing that all Singapore commuters need. ------------- Features 1. The only Bus Arrival Timing App that tells you where the bus is. Simply tap on a bus arrival timing to view the location of the bus on a map. 2. Shows up to 3 bus timings. Now you can plan your journey in SG on SMRT or SBS buses before even leaving your home. 3. Is the bus crowded inside? You will know at a glance. 4. Search. You can search for bus numbers, buildings, road names and even bus stop IDs. 5. Favourites. All new Favourites feature - when viewing a bus-stop's timings, simply tap the star to add it to Favourites. 6. Rename Your Bus Stops. If you wish to, you may rename bus stops when adding them to Favourites. 7. Bus Routes. Click on Bus service number to see bus-routes. ---------------- A Note on Timing Accuracy This app uses the latest bus timing data from LTA. Use at your own risk! The App developer has no control over the accuracy of the data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SG Bus Timing App at 67% against SMRTConnect's 9%. SG Bus Timing App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (132 vs 5). SMRTConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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 Timing App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMRTConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
SG Bus Timing App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SG Bus Timing App has 132 ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of SG Bus Timing App's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMRTConnect | SG Bus Timing App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (132 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 132 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMRT Corporation Ltd | The Rocket Studio |
Customer experience
SMRTConnect
SG Bus Timing App
In-app purchases
SMRTConnect
No in-app purchases
SG Bus Timing App
- Bus Timing Remove Ads$3.99
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