# SG Bus Timing

> Bus arrival times, fast!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Rocket Studio
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 153,241
- **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (5,223 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-20
- **First published:** 2020-09-12
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming)
- **Website:** [https://www.therocketstudio.com/contact/](https://www.therocketstudio.com/contact/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.therocketstudio.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.therocketstudio.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

SG Bus Timing gives Singapore commuters fast, reliable live arrival times for SBS, SMRT, Tower Transit and Go-Ahead buses. Tap any arrival to view the bus location on a map, so you know where the bus is and can time your departure with confidence.

See up to three upcoming bus timings, view crowding information at a glance, search by bus number, building, road name or bus stop ID, and save frequently used stops with Favourites. Ideal for daily commuters and occasional riders who want quick planning, real-time visibility and simple search across Singapore’s public bus network.

## Rankings

- #181,315 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate SG Bus Timing for its clean, simple interface, accurate timing most of the time, and ad-free usage, making it convenient to check nearby bus stops quickly. However, common issues include inaccurate bus arrival times affecting reliability, a lack of intuitive navigation or instructions for features like favorites and search, over-reliance on location services, poor organization of favorite bus stops, and limited app functionality without route maps or enhanced search options.

### Pros

- Simple and clean interface with minimal unnecessary clicks or pop-ups.
- Mostly accurate bus timing, around 90% of the time.
- Ad-free experience enhances usability.
- Easy to find nearby bus stops quickly.
- Helps users prepare and flag buses early for convenience.

### Cons

- Bus timing often inaccurate or delayed, causing missed or longer waits.
- Lack of guidance or indication to access features like favorites or search tabs via swiping.
- Dependence on live location for features, even for favorite bus stops, limits usability.
- No ability to organize favorites with folders or sub-tabs, making large lists hard to manage.
- Minimal functionalities like inability to search by bus stop code or name and no route maps included.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.therocketstudio.sgbustiming)