Comparison

SG Bus Arrival vs Jalan!

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

Head to head
About

SG Bus Arrival

Features
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SG Bus Arrival Powered by Official LTA Real-Time Data No searching. No extra taps. Just open the app and instantly see the bus information that matters most. Powered by Singapore's official LTA real-time data, SG Bus Arrival helps commuters check bus arrival times quickly, accurately, and reliably. Save your favourite bus stops and services, receive arrival reminders, find nearby bus stops, and stay informed with live crowding information. Key Features Favourite Bus Stops & Services Save the bus stops and services you use every day. Open the app and instantly see arrival times for your favourite routes without searching again. Get the information you need with fewer taps and less waiting. Real-Time Bus Arrivals View upcoming buses with clear and accurate arrival times. Powered by official LTA real-time data, SG Bus Arrival provides up-to-date bus arrival information across Singapore. See the next available buses at a glance and plan your journey more efficiently. Arrival Reminders Never miss your bus again. Set a reminder and receive a notification before your bus arrives. Choose your preferred reminder time and let the app do the rest. Nearby Bus Stops Quickly find bus stops around your current location. View nearby stops, distances, and available bus services in seconds. Perfect when you're travelling in a new area or exploring different parts of Singapore. Live Crowding Information Know what to expect before boarding. View live crowding information when available and make more informed travel decisions. Choose a less crowded bus whenever possible. Smart and Simple Design Designed for everyday commuters: β€’ Fast access to important information β€’ Clean and easy-to-read interface β€’ Minimal taps and minimal waiting β€’ Optimized for daily use β€’ Focused on speed and convenience Perfect For β€’ Daily commuters β€’ Students β€’ Office workers β€’ Visitors exploring Singapore β€’ Anyone who relies on public transport Whether you're heading to work, school, an appointment, or home, SG Bus Arrival helps you spend less time searching and more time moving. Download SG Bus Arrival today and travel smarter with official LTA real-time bus arrivals, favourite bus stops, arrival reminders, nearby bus stops, and live crowding information across Singapore.

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Jalan!

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Move around Singapore with transport information in one place. Jalan brings together live bus arrivals, MRT information, taxis, driving conditions, parking and EV charging in a fast, easy-to-use app. Choose public transport or driving as your default home and switch whenever you need. Disclaimer Jalan is independently developed by MOPy Studio Pte. Ltd. It does not represent, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by, the Singapore Government or the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Information sources 1. LTA DataMall Dynamic Datasets: https://datamall.lta.gov.sg/content/datamall/en/dynamic-data.html Source for bus arrivals, passenger load and wheelchair accessibility, bus stops/services/routes, train schedules and departures, MRT crowding and service alerts, station exits, taxi availability and stands, car park availability, EV charging, traffic incidents and cameras, planned road works/openings, cycling paths and ERP gantries. 2. LTA DataMall Static Datasets: https://datamall.lta.gov.sg/content/datamall/en/static-data.html Source for MRT/LRT station codes and names. 3. LTA Rail Network: https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network.html Source for the LTA-published MRT/LRT system map. 4. LTA Bus Services: https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/map/bus.html Source for LTA-published bus-route map geometry. 5. OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright Non-government source for background maps, rail-line geometry and some bus-route geometry only. All government information used by Jalan is accessed from the four LTA sources listed above. OpenStreetMap is not a government source. Live bus information β€’ Check live arrival estimates and when the data was last updated β€’ See bus load and wheelchair-accessibility information when available β€’ Search by bus stop name, road or five-digit stop code β€’ View service routes, ordered stops, operating times and frequencies β€’ Track one bus service using a Lock Screen activity or ongoing arrival notification on supported devices MRT information β€’ Search stations by name or code β€’ View upcoming scheduled train departures, real-time station crowd levels and service alerts β€’ Check station lines, exits and interchange information β€’ Explore the MRT and LRT network on the map Nearby transport β€’ Find nearby bus stops and transport options on an interactive map β€’ View taxi availability and LTA-listed taxi stands β€’ Turn on map overlays for MRT lines, cycling paths and ERP gantries β€’ Location access is optional For drivers β€’ Check live car park availability for cars, motorcycles and heavy vehicles β€’ Find EV charging locations and view connector, availability, pricing and operating-hour details β€’ See current traffic incidents, planned road works and road openings β€’ View traffic camera feeds grouped by checkpoint, Sentosa, roads and expressways Made for daily use β€’ Save favourite bus services, car parks, EV chargers and MRT stations β€’ Keep recent bus stop and MRT searches close at hand β€’ Use the main transport features without creating an account β€’ Sign in optionally to back up and merge supported bus favourites across devices β€’ Choose English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Malay Live information may be delayed or unavailable when LTA DataMall is delayed or unavailable.

Screenshots

SG Bus Arrival4 screens
Jalan!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jalan! at none against SG Bus Arrival's shown. Jalan! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). SG Bus Arrival's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SG Bus Arrival sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jalan! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Bus Arrival ships an update every 8 days, Jalan! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SG Bus Arrival versus Jalan!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSG Bus ArrivalJalan!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXinke WangMOPy Studio Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SG Bus Arrival

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Jalan!

One-time1
  • Jalan Premium$4.99

Questions

Is SG Bus Arrival free?
SG Bus Arrival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jalan! free?
Jalan! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SG Bus Arrival or Jalan! have ads?
SG Bus Arrival shows ads; Jalan! does not.
Which is updated more often, SG Bus Arrival or Jalan!?
SG Bus Arrival ships an update every 8 days, and Jalan! every 3 days. Most recently, SG Bus Arrival was updated on October 11, 2026 and Jalan! on October 18, 2026.

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