Comparison

SG Bus Times + MRT Map vs SGMove

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

Head to head
About

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

Provides live bus arrival times and routes for Singapore, including an MRT map and nearby toilet locations. Offers point-to-point routing, bus network analysis, and departure/arrival alerts. Supports offline use for routes and maps.

Highlights
  • Live bus arrival times
  • MRT route map
  • Point-to-point routing
  • Bus network analysis
  • Departure and arrival alerts
  • Nearby toilet finder
  • Offline route support
Features
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SG Bus is a Singapore bus transport app that provides live bus arrival times, routes, and point-to-point routing for buses operated by SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead, using data from the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The app also includes the MRT route map. Additionally, you can find nearby toilets on the map. SG Bus answers two big questions about bus travel: 1. Bus arrival times 2. All the places that can be reached by nearby buses Bus Network Analysis: Help you quickly understand the bus network coverage of a place. The map shows all the destinations that can be reached directly without transfers, for you to explore for your next trip. Or when you are choosing a place to live, it helps you compare the bus transport convenience of different locations. Favorites: Bookmark the stops and routes you frequently visitd to quickly check the arrival times. Starting Point: Touch and hold the map to set any place as the starting point, and view nearby bus stops and bus arrival times. Radius: set the size of the nearby region from the center of the Staring Point. Point-to-point direct routes search: Search for places and set them as the origin and destination to see direct routes. Search bus route numbers directly. Departure reminder: Notify you in advance to leave for the bus. Get off alert: Sit back and wait for the get-off alert. You can set how far away from your destination to receive the notification. See the arriving bus type: Single deck, double deck or bendy See the current bus occupancy/crowding level: seats available, standing available or limited standing P.S. Offline use support! (except for arrival times) You can use it without GPS! (Touch and hold the map to locate) So fast! SG Bus is a simplified version of the "This Is The Place" app for Singapore. Get the full app for: - Option to remove ads - Bus ETA widgets - Live Activities support - Siri support - Weather forecasts - Hong Kong bus information - And more... Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://place.hongkong2.app/terms

About

SGMove

Features
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SGMove — Singapore Bus & MRT Made Simple Your all-in-one transit companion for getting around Singapore. Real-time bus arrivals, MRT status, trip planning, and more — all in one beautiful app. Real-Time Bus Arrivals See exactly when your bus is coming with live countdowns, crowd levels, and bus type info. Get notified when your bus is nearby so you never miss it. Smart Trip Planner Plan routes from A to B with multi-stop support. Compare fares across all card types (Adult, Student, Senior, Workfare), see crowd levels, and get fare-saving tips. Live Bus Map Watch buses move in real time on an interactive map. See what's heading your way at a glance. Nearby Stops & MRT Stations Instantly find the closest bus stops and MRT stations based on your location. Swipe to favorite the ones you use daily. Morning Briefing Start your commute with a personalized summary — weather, MRT status, and estimated travel time, all in one card. Service Alerts Stay informed about MRT disruptions and bus diversions before they affect your journey. Card Balance Tracker Keep track of your EZ-Link or SimplyGo balance, recent transactions, and daily fare cap progress. Works Offline Cached data keeps the app usable even without internet. Perfect for underground MRT stations. Designed for Singapore Built specifically for Singapore's public transport network using official LTA data. Light and dark themes, haptic feedback, and a clean interface that just works. Free. No ads. No account required.

Screenshots

SG Bus Times + MRT Map4 screens
SGMove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SGMove at none against SG Bus Times + MRT Map's shown. SGMove also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Bus Times + MRT Map ships an update every 3 weeks, SGMove every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SG Bus Times + MRT Map versus SGMove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSG Bus Times + MRT MapSGMove
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGuojie ZengPrabir Balchandani

In-app purchases

None

SG Bus Times + MRT Map

No in-app purchases

None

SGMove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SG Bus Times + MRT Map free?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SGMove free?
SGMove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SG Bus Times + MRT Map or SGMove have ads?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map shows ads; SGMove does not.
Which is updated more often, SG Bus Times + MRT Map or SGMove?
SG Bus Times + MRT Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and SGMove every 5 days. Most recently, SG Bus Times + MRT Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and SGMove on October 8, 2026.

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