SGBusStop vs SG Bus+MRT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGBusStop
This travel app provides real-time bus arrival times, distances, and destinations for Singapore. It also offers MRT station transfer information and weather forecasts. All essential public transport details are readily available.
- Real-time bus arrival times
- Bus distance and destination
- MRT station transfer info
- Weather forecast
- Nearby bus information
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Provide Singapore bus and MRT information Nearby bus arrive time, distance, destination and other useful information All MRT stations’s transfer information and weather forecast Free
SG Bus+MRT
Navigate Singapore's public transport with real-time bus arrival times and a comprehensive MRT map. Plan your commute, calculate fares, and find nearby stops effortlessly. Stay informed about service disruptions and operating hours for a smoother journey.
- Real-time bus arrival estimates
- Comprehensive MRT map and station info
- Nearby bus stop locator
- Fare calculator for bus and MRT
- Bus service operating hours
- Quick bookmarks for favorite stops
- System theme support (Light/Dark Mode)
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Never miss a bus in Singapore again. SG Bus is a fast, real-time Singapore bus timing app with live arrival predictions, nearby stops, full bus routes, bookmarks, fare calculator, and a complete MRT & LRT map. Built for daily commuters who want accurate SG bus timing and arrival info—without clutter. * Real-time bus arrival times See the next buses at any stop, with estimated arrival, bus type (single / double / bendy), operator (SBST, SMRT, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead), wheelchair access, and bus load (seats / standing / limited). * Nearby bus stops Find the closest stops sorted by distance and road name. Tap once to see live Singapore bus timings. * Bookmarks & custom names Save favourite bus stops and services, pin them to the top, and rename them (e.g. “Home”, “Office”) for one-tap access. * Bus routes on the map Follow the full route, first/last bus timing, and MRT-connected stops so transfers are obvious. * Operating hours timeline Quickly see if a service is still running—or already out of service—at that stop. * MRT map & station info Browse the full Singapore MRT & LRT map (NSL, EWL, NEL, DTL, CCL, TEL and more), station exits, amenities, and live MRT status alerts. Note: This app provides real-time bus arrival times. It does not provide live MRT train ETAs. * Fare calculator Estimate bus and MRT fares before you travel. * Search everything Find bus stop codes, service numbers, road names, and routes from one search bar. * Comfortable UI Light & dark mode, adjustable text size, and Modern (grid) or Classic (list) layouts. Trusted by over 100,000 users with a 4.7 rating. Download SG Bus for real-time Singapore bus timing, arrival times, bus routes, and MRT planning—all in one place. Disclaimer: Independent personal project. Not affiliated with LTA, SimplyGo, or any bus operator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SGBusStop at none against SG Bus+MRT's 3. SGBusStop also leads on ads (none vs shown). SG Bus+MRT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SGBusStop asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SGBusStop against 4.9 for SG Bus+MRT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SG Bus+MRT has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SGBusStop ships an update every 5 months, SG Bus+MRT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGBusStop | SG Bus+MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiang Nan Qing | - Susido |
Customer experience
SGBusStop
SG Bus+MRT
In-app purchases
SGBusStop
No in-app purchases
SG Bus+MRT
- Buy me a coffee$6.99
- Buy me a set meal$9.99
- Love your app$12.99






