Comparison

The Link, Bus Schedule vs Singabus

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

Head to head
About

The Link, Bus Schedule

Access the most current bus schedules for your school year, tailored to your current location. Quickly find departure times and navigate to the school's website for special event schedules. Never miss your bus again with this convenient tool.

Highlights
  • Updated bus schedule
  • Location-based schedules
  • Quick access to school website
  • Countdown timer
  • Alerts and reminders
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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With the new bus schedule this school year its not hard to imagine that a lot of sophomores, juniors and senior will feel like freshmen again. Download this app and it will provide you with the update bus schedule so that you don't miss the bus. The first page of the app always provides you with the relevant schedule based on your location. For example if you are at Saint John's it gives you schedule for sexton. Other schedule are always available just a swipe away. Remember to rate the app and share this with friends and classmates. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to forward them to egobooster@me.com. I hope this app helps with your journey at CSB SJU. Best of luck! Features -Updated bus schedule -Great user interface, designed for both iPhones, iPod and iPads. -Quick access to the link website (tis can be used to look up schedules on special days like opening day) -Count down timer -Schedules based on current location -Alerts (This creates a reminder which can be managed in the reminder app)

About

Singabus

This app provides real-time bus arrival information and an interactive map for navigating Singapore's public transport. It helps users find nearby stops, track bus locations, and plan their commutes with features like alight reminders and personalized stop names.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus arrival timings
  • Interactive bus map with nearby stops
  • Bus route tracking
  • Alight reminders
  • Integrated MRT/LRT map
  • Home Screen Widgets and Live Activities
Features
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Singabus makes travelling around Singapore easier with real-time bus arrival timings, interactive maps and useful features designed for your everyday commute. Get bus arrival information using data directly from Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and other sources. Fast, clean and easy to use, Singabus gives you everything you need for your daily commute. From checking the next bus to exploring bus routes and finding nearby stops, your journey starts here. Supports all public bus operators in Singapore: SBS Transit, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead Singapore. Real-time Bus Arrivals • Instantly check when your next bus arrives. • View up to 3 upcoming bus arrival timings for each bus stop. • Track bus locations on the map in real time. • Identify arriving bus types, including single-deck, double-deck and bendy buses. • View bus routes to see the direction buses are heading. Interactive Bus Map • Find nearby bus stops using your iPhone's location. • Explore bus stops anywhere on the map. • View nearby stops and their locations at a glance. • Identify bus stops easily with alphabetically labelled map pins. • Adjust the map size to suit your preference. Search & Personalisation • Search buses and bus stops by bus number, stop number or stop name. • Save your favourite bus stops for quick access. • Rename bus stops to your preference, such as "Outside Workplace", "Andy's House" or "Downstairs". • Hide buses you don't take at your favourite bus stops. Widgets & Live Activities • Check bus timings straight from your Home Screen with Widgets. • Track live bus arrivals from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. More Useful Features • Set an alight reminder and let Singabus notify you when you're approaching your destination. • Integrated Singapore MRT/LRT network map for easy reference. • Preloaded data helps reduce cellular data usage. Please note that an internet connection is required to retrieve the latest bus arrival information. Location Services are required for features such as finding nearby bus stops. Bus arrival information is retrieved from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and other sources. Occasionally, scheduled maintenance or service disruptions may affect data availability and accuracy. Singabus is built by passionate people who want to make getting around Singapore easier. We're always looking to improve, so we'd love to hear your feedback!

Screenshots

The Link, Bus Schedule4 screens
Singabus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Singabus at 4.7 against The Link, Bus Schedule's 3.3. Singabus also leads on ratings volume (538 vs 3). The Link, Bus Schedule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Singabus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Link, Bus Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Singabus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Singabus has 538 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Link, Bus Schedule ships an update every 4 months, Singabus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Link, Bus Schedule versus Singabus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Link, Bus ScheduleSingabus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (538 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3538 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperegoBooster.netCotton.sg Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

The Link, Bus Schedule

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Singabus

All ratings538 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

The Link, Bus Schedule

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Singabus

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when retrying to download
  • App crashes in the evening
  • App crashes all the time on iPhone
  • Cannot update the app
  • Failing to download new bus routes
Show 9 more
  • Buses arrived but not appeared in the app
  • Estimated times are never accurate
  • Time is very inaccurate, has misled many times
  • App is not usable
  • Bus timing + MRT is usually accurate but sometimes not
  • The ad at the bottom of the page ruin this app after last update
  • Why can't it be used today?
  • Can't work out how to get anywhere by bus!
  • Sometimes there are buses that are coming but they do not estimate the time properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add widget for home screen
  • Include Apple Watch "Glances"

In-app purchases

None

The Link, Bus Schedule

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Singabus

One-time1
  • Ads Removal$2.99

Questions

Is The Link, Bus Schedule free?
The Link, Bus Schedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Singabus free?
Singabus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Link, Bus Schedule or Singabus?
Singabus is rated higher. The Link, Bus Schedule averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Singabus averages 4.7 from 538 ratings.
Do The Link, Bus Schedule or Singabus have ads?
Neither The Link, Bus Schedule nor Singabus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Link, Bus Schedule or Singabus?
The Link, Bus Schedule ships an update every 4 months, and Singabus every 2 months. Most recently, The Link, Bus Schedule was updated on November 1, 2026 and Singabus on November 6, 2026.

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