UpBusHK vs HK Transit Ease
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
HK Transit Ease
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HK Transit Ease — Your smart, all-in-one public transit companion for exploring and commuting in Hong Kong! Whether you are a daily commuter or a traveler exploring the vibrant streets of Hong Kong, HK Transit Ease delivers real-time arrival estimates, comprehensive route schedules, and live weather conditions right to your fingertips. ◆ Key Features: • Comprehensive Transit Coverage: Full support for KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus, MTR lines, and Light Rail. • Precision Real-Time ETA: Directly connected to official open data (DATA.GOV.HK) for second-level countdowns and live bus/train arrivals. • Nearby Stop Discovery: Instantly locate nearby bus stops and MTR station entrances based on your live GPS location. • Quick Favorites: Pin your frequent daily routes and stations to access countdowns immediately upon opening the app. • Integrated Weather Suite: Live weather indicators, rain probabilities, hourly forecast, and severe weather warnings tailored for commuters. • Offline Route Access: Access route sequences and stop information even without an internet connection or in subway tunnels. • Clean & Modern Interface: Apple-inspired Bento Grid design with high contrast readability and fluid animations. Commute smarter and travel with confidence. Download HK Transit Ease today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HK Transit Ease at none against UpBusHK's shown. UpBusHK's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UpBusHK ships an update weekly, HK Transit Ease every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpBusHK | HK Transit Ease |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chi Hang Benjamin Ting | 泳坤 林 |
In-app purchases
UpBusHK
No in-app purchases
HK Transit Ease
No in-app purchases
