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.
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.
- Live bus arrival times
- MRT route map
- Point-to-point routing
- Bus network analysis
- Departure and arrival alerts
- Nearby toilet finder
- Offline route support
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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
SGMove
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SG Bus Times + MRT Map | SGMove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Guojie Zeng | Prabir Balchandani |
In-app purchases
SG Bus Times + MRT Map
No in-app purchases
SGMove
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SG Bus Times + MRT Map free?
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Which is updated more often, SG Bus Times + MRT Map or SGMove?
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