Comparison

Distar City Bus vs MRT Map

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

Head to head

Singapore MRT Subway Train Map

Free

🗺️ Navigation

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About

Distar City Bus

Features

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Explore the City with Ease: Distar City Bus - Your Real-Time Transit Companion! Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to efficiency with Distar City Bus, the ultimate real-time public transport tracking and navigation app! Navigating through the urban maze has never been easier, Distar City Bus is not just an app; it's your dependable partner in every journey. Whether you're a daily commuter or a first-time visitor, this application offers you the power to travel smart and hassle-free. Download now and transform the way you traverse the city!

About

MRT Map

Features

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MRT Map is an iOS app that helps you find the train stations in Singapore. It uses your device’s GPS to show you the train stations around. Tap on train station names to open Apple map/Google map to see the route leads to the stations. Search train stations by name.

Screenshots

Distar City Bus3 screens

MRT Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Distar City Bus at none against MRT Map's 4. Distar City Bus also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MRT Map sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Distar City Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distar City Bus ships an update daily, MRT Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Distar City Bus versus MRT Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Distar City Bus	MRT Map
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Daily — better	Monthly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	45 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	DISTAR INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED	33 YAGA PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Distar City Bus

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MRT Map

One-time4

Sponsor$0.99
Sponsor a bit of tidy sum$2.99
Sponsor a lot$6.99

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Sponsor VIP$12.99

Questions

Is Distar City Bus free?

Distar City Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MRT Map free?

MRT Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Distar City Bus or MRT Map have ads?

Neither Distar City Bus nor MRT Map shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Distar City Bus or MRT Map?

Distar City Bus ships an update daily, and MRT Map monthly. Most recently, Distar City Bus was updated on September 30, 2026 and MRT Map on September 11, 2026.