# The Link, Bus Schedule vs Singabus

The clearest difference is rating: Singabus at 4.7 against The Link, Bus Schedule's 3.3. Singabus also leads on ratings volume (527 vs 3). The Link, Bus Schedule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Singabus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Link, Bus Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

Singabus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Singabus has 527 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Link, Bus Schedule ships an update every 4 months, Singabus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Link, Bus Schedule | Singabus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-link-bus-schedule/id689658239/reviews) | **[4.7 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singabus-bus-timing-plus-mrt/id1044984870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **527** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [egoBooster.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/388347654) | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) |

## What reviewers say

### The Link, Bus Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-link-bus-schedule/id689658239)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Singabus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singabus-bus-timing-plus-mrt/id1044984870)

Get real-time bus arrival times and MRT information for Singapore. This app provides accurate transit data, helps you find nearby stops, and offers helpful commute features like arrival reminders.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival times, MRT/LRT network map, Find nearby bus stops, Alight reminders, Track bus GPS location, Save favorite bus stops, Bus stop search by name/number

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use UI
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Convenient for getting around
- 👍 Reliable bus timings (historically)
- 👍 Good design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate bus timings
- 🐛 Bus times not reliable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Ads ruin the app experience
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add widget for home screen
- Include Apple Watch "Glances"


## Frequently asked 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 527 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 September 21, 2026 and Singabus on September 22, 2026.

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