Comparison

Arriving vs Map Inspect

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

Head to head
About

Arriving

This app provides real-time bus arrival times and navigation for public transport in Singapore. It features live updates on the lock screen and Apple Watch, a map with rain radar, and route information.

Highlights
  • Live bus arrival times
  • Lock screen and Apple Watch live activity
  • Public transport navigation
  • Map with rain radar
  • Bus routes and timing
  • MRT map
  • Save favorite stops and buses
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I'm trying to build the most User-friendly Bus Timing App for Singapore. Because if have to use the app everyday to go to the office, it has to be good. FREE forever, no Ads, no user data collecting. Current features: - Live Activity at Lock Screen, Apple Watch and Dynamic Island - Navigating features to find directions for all your public transportation - Map with Rain Radar Images and nearby Stops - Bus timing - Bus routes - MRT Map - Search by code, name, roads - Save favourite Bus Stops and Bus Numbers Coming soon: - Not sure lah, only if I have free time and good feedbacks.

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Map Inspect

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Experience seamless inspect sessions with Map Inspect.

Screenshots

Arriving4 screens
Map Inspect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Map Inspect at 13.0 against Arriving's 26.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arriving versus Map Inspect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrivingMap Inspect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB27 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThai NguyenMAPHIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Arriving

No in-app purchases

None

Map Inspect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arriving free?
Arriving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Inspect free?
Map Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arriving or Map Inspect have ads?
Neither Arriving nor Map Inspect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arriving or Map Inspect?
Arriving ships an update every 3 weeks, and Map Inspect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arriving was updated on October 21, 2026 and Map Inspect on October 22, 2026.

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