Reviews of SG NextBus

By: SG NextBus Pte. Ltd. App

List of user reviews and ratings for SG NextBus

Total ratings

4.50 (Rating count: 291)

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Review summary

Users generally praise SG NextBus for its clean UI, useful widget, and reliable timing for daily use, plus strong Apple Watch integration and ease of use. However, recurring issues include inaccurate arrival times and missing routes, data sync problems (iCloud/bookmarks erasing), slow/buggy performance, unintuitive UX (auto nearest-stop and panel management), and widget/notification failures after updates. These pain points appear across multiple reviews, indicating core reliability and UX improvements are needed alongside feature polish.

Pros

Clean, well-designed UI.
Helpful widget (shows 3 consecutive bus times) and strong Apple Watch integration.
Times are generally accurate and updates are timely for daily use.
Easy to use with a user-friendly, customizable interface.
Overall reliability and usefulness.

Cons

Inaccurate or unreliable bus arrival times and routes; updates are inconsistent.
iCloud/Bookmarks sync is broken, with saved data being erased.
Slow, buggy performance, especially on older devices.
Unintuitive UX with auto-closest-stop behavior and panel management difficulties.
Widget/notification functionality breaks after updates.

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 4.50

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22% (11)

Date	Author	Comment
2023-08-01	st*****	I've missed a few buses now as a result of this apps inaccuracies. Either the buses don't arrive at all, or the estimated time is way off. This app is a waste of time - don't bother.
I've missed a few buses now as a result of this apps inaccuracies. Either the buses don't arrive at all, or the estimated time is way off. This app is a waste of time - don't bother.
2018-10-21	Fr*****	Selecting a bus stop is annoying with the app as it automatically shows the nearest bus stop, which is not necessarily the bus stop the user is looking for.
Selecting a bus stop is annoying with the app as it automatically shows the nearest bus stop, which is not necessarily the bus stop the user is looking for.
2017-11-11	sq*****	Love this app. Been using it for some time now. The widget and interface are thoughtful and well-designed. I particularly like the widget which conveniently displays 3 consecutive bus arrival times on my phone. However, one star taken off as the LTA has already updated the DTL3 bus stops but it is still not on this app.
Love this app. Been using it for some time now. The widget and interface are thoughtful and well-designed. I particularly like the widget which conveniently displays 3 consecutive bus arrival times on my phone. However, one star taken off as the LTA has already updated the DTL3 bus stops but it is still not on this app.
2016-03-03	Tm*****	In the day time this app is good and accurate but later it may cause you to think bus are not running even if they still are
In the day time this app is good and accurate but later it may cause you to think bus are not running even if they still are
2016-01-12	Jo*****	Beware. The app doesn't allow users to switch off LOCATION when not in use. LOCATION default is ALWAYS ON. Google Maps & Compass gives users choice - Location on only when in use. I can't give the app NO STARS.
Beware. The app doesn't allow users to switch off LOCATION when not in use. LOCATION default is ALWAYS ON. Google Maps & Compass gives users choice - Location on only when in use. I can't give the app NO STARS.
2015-07-22	Pa*****	Love the app. And the Apple watch app and glances is my most used feature in my watch. But unfortunately, The notification widget is unusable after latest update. It says Unable to Load 99% of the time.
Love the app. And the Apple watch app and glances is my most used feature in my watch. But unfortunately, The notification widget is unusable after latest update. It says Unable to Load 99% of the time.
2015-04-13	Pr*****	Bookmarks sync for this version is not working. Updating will erase all saved bookmarks.
Bookmarks sync for this version is not working. Updating will erase all saved bookmarks.
2015-04-12	z_*****	Broken - pls fix! Thanks!
Broken - pls fix! Thanks!
2015-04-11	Ah*****	This version will remove all my saved databases
This version will remove all my saved databases
2015-04-07	ej*****	iCloud sync is broken in version 3.2. It erases all my saved tabs.
iCloud sync is broken in version 3.2. It erases all my saved tabs.