UpBusHK vs Next Bus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpBusHK
Get real-time arrival estimates for buses, minibuses, and MTR in Hong Kong. Search routes, view stops, and see departure times from your nearest locations. Utilizes public data for accurate transit information.
- Real-time bus and MTR arrival times
- Nearest stop ETAs
- Route search with origins and destinations
- Detailed stop information
- Supports KMB, CTB, NLB, MTRB, and green minibuses
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This app shows the estimated times of arrival (ETAs) of major bus & minibus routes and MTR in Hong Kong.: - Shows users the arrival times of bus, minibus & MTR at the nearest stops (location permission required) - Allow users to search for bus/minibus routes (showing their origins, destinations and stops in between) - Allow users to check the ETAs of each bus/minibus route at each stop The app make use of public data provided by bus companies and the Hong Kong Government at DATA.GOV.HK. The bus companies and transportation currently supported are: - Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) - City Bus (CTB) - New Lantao Bus (NLB) - MTR Bus (MTRB) - Green minibus - MTR
Next Bus
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Next Bus – Bus arrivals at a glance Next Bus shows you real-time bus arrival times for MTR Bus, KMB and Citybus in Hong Kong. Check when your bus is coming, find nearby stops, and plan your journey without the guesswork. What you can do • Nearby stops – See bus stops near you on a map or list, with distance and live ETAs • Search by route – Enter a route number (e.g. 968, 101) to view stops and arrival times • Search by station – Find stops by name in English or Chinese • Favourite stations – Save stations you use often and open them with one tap • Route details – See full stop lists and ETAs for inbound and outbound • Auto-refresh – Arrival times update so you see the latest information Designed for Hong Kong Built for KMB and Citybus services. Data is stored on your device so you can check times quickly, with optional background updates to keep information current. Simple and clear No clutter—just the information you need: which buses are coming and when. Use it on the go to decide when to leave and reduce time waiting at the stop. Download Next Bus and see when your bus will arrive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Next Bus at none against UpBusHK's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpBusHK | Next Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Hang Benjamin Ting | Haoji Zhou |
In-app purchases
UpBusHK
No in-app purchases
Next Bus
No in-app purchases




