Comparison

SGBusStop vs SG Bus+MRT

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SGBusStop2 screens
SG Bus+MRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SG Bus+MRT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SGBusStop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SGBusStop versus SG Bus+MRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGBusStopSG Bus+MRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiang Nan Qing- Susido

Customer experience

SGBusStop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SG Bus+MRT

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SGBusStop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SG Bus+MRT

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$6.99
  • Buy me a set meal$9.99
  • Love your app$12.99

Questions

Is SGBusStop free?
SGBusStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SG Bus+MRT free?
SG Bus+MRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SGBusStop or SG Bus+MRT?
SGBusStop is rated higher. SGBusStop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SG Bus+MRT averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.
Do SGBusStop or SG Bus+MRT have ads?
SG Bus+MRT shows ads; SGBusStop does not.
Which is updated more often, SGBusStop or SG Bus+MRT?
SGBusStop ships an update every 5 months, and SG Bus+MRT every 3 days. Most recently, SGBusStop was updated on June 24, 2026 and SG Bus+MRT on September 19, 2026.

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