Comparison

CatchBus SG vs Lai·Liao

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

Head to head
About

CatchBus SG

Features
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CatchBus SG helps you find nearby bus stops, check real-time arrival timings, and get to your destination faster — all in one sleek, easy-to-use app made for Singapore commuters.

About

Lai·Liao

Features
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Get live Singapore bus arrival times and MRT service updates with Lai·Liao. Find nearby bus stops, search by stop code, stop name, road or service number, and see the next three arrivals before you leave. Check bus crowding and wheelchair-accessibility information, follow full service routes, and save the stops and journeys you use most. PLAN YOUR DAILY COMMUTE Save morning and evening journeys and use when-to-leave guidance to make everyday travel easier. LIVE BUS INFORMATION • View the next three estimated arrivals • See bus crowding information when available • Check wheelchair-accessibility information • Browse every stop along a bus route NEARBY AND SEARCH • Find stops near your current location • Search by stop code, stop name, road or bus service • Continue using search and saved stops if location access is disabled MRT UPDATES Check MRT line status and service-disruption information alongside your bus journeys. SAVED JOURNEYS AND WIDGETS Keep frequently used stops close at hand. On supported Apple devices, add a Home Screen widget for arrival and commute information at a glance. Lai·Liao does not require an account. Saved stops, commute preferences and recent searches are stored on your device. Location is used to find and sort nearby stops. You can deny location access and continue using search and saved stops. Transit information is supplied through Singapore's LTA DataMall and may change or be delayed. Always follow official transport announcements and on-site instructions. Lai·Liao is an independent app and is not affiliated with Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit or SMRT.

Screenshots

CatchBus SG3 screens
Lai·Liao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CatchBus SG at none against Lai·Liao's shown. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CatchBus SG versus Lai·Liao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchBus SGLai·Liao
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Faris Mohd NajidLi Feng Kow

In-app purchases

None

CatchBus SG

No in-app purchases

None

Lai·Liao

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CatchBus SG free?
CatchBus SG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lai·Liao free?
Lai·Liao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CatchBus SG or Lai·Liao have ads?
Lai·Liao shows ads; CatchBus SG does not.

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