GoByBus HK vs KongBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoByBus HK
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GoByBus HK is a public transport app designed for bus travel in Hong Kong. Quickly find nearby bus stops, check bus routes and real-time arrival information, plan journeys from your current location to your destination, and save frequently used routes for easy access. Key features: • Nearby bus stops and routes • Real-time bus arrival information where available • Point-to-point journey planning • Direct and transfer route options • Saved routes for quick access Public transport information is provided for reference only. Actual arrival times and services may vary due to traffic conditions, operational changes, or data availability.
KongBus
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KongBus is a Hong Kong bus app. Find bus stops on the map and check bus and green minibus arrivals. What you can do • Map: Lands Department maps; tap a stop for arrivals • Lookup: search routes, bus stops or places • Nearby: bus stops around you • Go: walk, a direct ride or one transfer; save stops and set home or work
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GoByBus HK at none against KongBus's shown. GoByBus HK also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). KongBus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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.
GoByBus HK ships an update every 2 weeks, KongBus every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GoByBus HK | KongBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lung Wai Hor | Japality Limited |
In-app purchases
GoByBus HK
No in-app purchases
KongBus
No in-app purchases
