Release Notes | placemap.app

2026.3 - 2026.3.9

New features

Get Off Alert / Arrival Alert: Continuous vibration reminder! Your phone keeps vibrating until you open the app, so you won’t miss your stop if you fall asleep on the bus. By default vibration starts when you are within 300 meters of your destination, and this distance can be changed in Settings. This feature is part of the Live Activity system. If you see the destination distance shown in the Live Activity on the lock screen, it means the continuous vibration reminder is also active.
Departure Reminder: Now a real alarm on iOS 26. It will keep ringing continuously, even if your phone is set to silent, with the sound gradually increasing in volume. Previously it was just a notification that vibrated once. Now you won’t miss the time to leave and catch the next bus.
Trips: Save start–destination combinations. If you discover a bus connection between two places, you can save it and add notes such as the bus number. Tap once to open route planning. In regions where bus support is not available, you can still choose to jump to multiple map apps for directions.

Improvements

Route planning screen is now more intuitive: The long-standing issue where new users didn’t know how to change the start or destination has finally been fixed. The start and destination are now shown directly, similar to other map apps, and you can tap to modify them. (This change was made together with the Trips feature.)
Added one-tap backup for all user data. Previously exported data only included saved places and weather locations, but not “Recents”. Now Recents are included as well.

Other fixes. Updated bus route data.

Added and expanded language support: Japanese, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

2026.1 - 2026.1.6

Instantly opens search (no animation)
Fixed background colors in some views
Updated bus route data

2025.26 - 2025.11.19

When viewing a place, tapping the Weather button shows its forecast. Previously, long-pressing the map at this moment wouldn’t open a new place — now it does.
Updated bus route data.

2025.25 - 2025.11.4

New: You can now assign the in-app search interface as a quick action — launch it directly from the iPhone Action Button, the two Lock Screen buttons at the bottom, or Control Center for instant access.
New: Added a Paste button in the search interface — instantly paste text from the clipboard for quick search.
New: Added third-party app/platform shortcuts for places — now supports ChatGPT, Perplexity, Meituan, Ctrip, Douyin, and Ele.me (shown only if the respective app is installed). Easily get AI-generated introductions or compare hotel and restaurant prices and reviews across platforms.
New: Added new My Places radius options — 200 km (roughly a 3–4 hour car trip) and 550 km (roughly a 3–4 hour high-speed rail trip).
Search results for places are now sorted by proximity — nearer ones appear first.
Enhanced overall experience and fixed various issues.
Updated bus route data.

2025.24 - 2025.10.15

New: Arrival time Live Activity can now count down to seconds. Enable in Settings (Premium required).

2025.22 - 2025.10.10

New: Complete route list — now available under the Routes tab on the search page.
New: Quick filters for saved places — Food, Non-Food, and Distance.
New: Hong Kong Observatory warning icons — shown on the map (top right) and the weather page.
New: Citybus ETA now shows the destination when needed.
Improved: Apple Watch Live Activity for arrival times — clearer layout with larger text.
Raised minimum supported iOS version to 15
Enhanced overall experience and fixed various issues.
Updated bus route data.

2025.21 - 2025.9.21

New: Show MTR exits on the map
Support for iOS 26 Liquid Glass
Improved user experience and fixed issues
Updated bus route data

2025.19 - 2025.9.3

New: Support for MTR and Light Rail routes and arrival times
New: Filter to show only specific transit modes or operators
Improved user experience
Updated bus route data

Unified Search: Search bus routes, bookmarked places, bus stops, global locations (provided by Apple Maps), and Hong Kong locations (provided by the Hong Kong government, newly added in the app) all at once.

Hong Kong location search results do not include place categories, you can manually edit the category after bookmarking.

Apple Weather Data Source: When the chance of rain exceeds 75%, the weather icon’s background will appear dark blue.

New Lantao Bus: Bus routes now display the road names for each stop.

Updated Bus Route Information.

2025.16 - 2025.7.8

Improved user experience and fixed issues
Updated bus route data

2025.15 - 2025.7.1

Redesigned bus route page after a comprehensive review of key features
Fixed missing Hong Kong bus routes at Shenzhen Bay Port
Updated Shenzhen Metro map
Improved user experience and performance
Updated bus route data

2025.14 - 2025.6.18

Bus Arrival Time widget now supports countdown display. You can change this option in the app’s Settings screen.
Improves user experience and fixes issues
Updates bus route data

2025.13 - 2025.6.11

You can now compare today’s weather with yesterday’s — a more intuitive way to feel the temperature changes.

At the bottom of the weather page, you can choose whether to show yesterday’s weather only for your current location, always show it, or not show it at all. (Yesterday’s weather is only available with Apple Weather.)

A new alternative app icon: Singapore Bus – Green Style. Change it in the Settings page.
Update bus route data

2025.12 - 2025.6.3

Fix crash when there are no bus stops nearby.

2025.11 - 2025.6.2

Run multiple Live Activities on the Lock Screen Track arrival times for multiple bus routes, get-off alerts, departure reminders, and arrival alerts — all at the same time. You can also set multiple types of notifications simultaneously. Especially useful for journeys with transfers: before your trip starts or while on the first leg, you can pre-track the next buses at each transfer stop and set get-off alerts in advance. Transfer with ease.

Live Activities will no longer close immediately after a get-off or arrival alert, making it easier to find the location.

On the Nearby Buses page, favorite routes are now shown at the top.

Singapore Bus Updates

Updated Singapore bus arrival time API
Arrival times now show orange (standing space available) or red (limited standing space) when no seats are available
Singapore bus routes now display road names for each stop

Other

More customization options when generating map cards
In the menu bar, long-press the Home tab to view your 5 most recently used place modes
Various refinements and bug fixes
Updated bus route data

2025.10 - 2025.5.2

Minor improvements.

2025.9 - 2025.4.30

Fix the data import error.

2025.8 - 2025.4.29

New homepage, new map menu bar layout, cleaner, more elegant, and easier to use
Data export/import (in Settings > User Data)
Place sharing with image generation
Various minor improvements and bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2025.7 - 2025.3.27

Bug fixes and minor improvements
Update bus route information

2025.6 - 2025.3.17

Bug fixes

2025.5 - 2025.3.17

Bug fixes
Update bus route information

2025.4 - 2025.3.10

New feature: Edit categories for saved places! Tap the three dots on the top-right of a place card to start.
Bug fixes and minor improvements
Update bus route information

2025.3 - 2025.2.22

Bus Route: Fix the issue where some jointly operated routes do not display the other company’s routes when switching operating companies.
Place Card: Display the Search Web button (previously in the More menu).
Update bus route information.

2025.2 - 2025.1.23

Update bus route information.

2025.1 - 2025.1.15

Fix an issue where walking distance cannot be adjusted when searching for direct bus routes if the destination’s straight-line distance is less than the search radius. Some destinations may appear close in a straight line but actually require significant detours or navigating hills to reach. Bus routes for such scenarios are now searchable.
Fix an issue where the original name is still displayed when a renamed place is set as the starting point.
Update bus route information.

2024.40 - 2024.12.30

Fix issues encountered by some users: Search would crash or open slowly. Now, search opens instantly every time!
Place category: You can now close an open subcategory by long-pressing the subcategory tab
Other bug fixes and UI enhancements
Update bus route information

2024.39 - 2024.12.13

Improved the display of the Dynamic Island. When two apps share the Dynamic Island, space for each is limited. To prevent overly long text from causing the font to shrink automatically, the bus arrival time will be shown as "5′" (with a prime symbol in the upper right corner to indicate minutes). The distance to the destination for arrival reminders will omit the "meters" unit.
Fixed bugs.
Updated bus route data.

2024.38 - 2024.11.23

Special trips for KMB and Green Minibus routes are now clearly marked. On the route page, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the sheet to check if the current route is a special departure.
Fixed an issue where some bus stop names were displayed incorrectly.
Updated bus route information.

2024.37 - 2024.11.11

Added Shenzhen Metro map
Added support for 33 new place categories in iOS 18
Bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2024.36 - 2024.11.6

Bug fixes.

2024.35 - 2024.11.5

Added search for bus stops. You can search without a network connection and use either Chinese or English, regardless of the interface language, with ultra-fast results!

Singapore bus stops can be searched by stop number, with a fixed row of number keys added at the top of the keyboard for easier input.

Added search for My Places.

After entering a keyword, results for My Places, bus stops, and location suggestions (internet required) will be displayed simultaneously.

Other updates:

In the place search interface, if no keyword is entered, the second section, Recents, now displays all places in the order they were added, excluding those already pinned in the first section, My Places.
Other minor optimizations and bug fixes.
Updated bus route data.

2024.34 - 2024.10.28

Add bus route search history.

Add searches for Taiwanese snacks: Gua Bao, Oyster Omelette, and Rice Bowl Cake. Only available when the starting point is set in Taiwan.

Support for deep links

Open Bus: thisistheplace://bus
Open Weather: thisistheplace://weather
Open MTR Route Map: thisistheplace://mtrRouteMap
Open Singapore MRT Map: thisistheplace://sgMrtMap
Open Search: thisistheplace://search

Updated bus route information.

2024.33 - 2024.10.1

Fixed Live Activity font size on Apple Watch
Bug fixes, performance improvements, and reduced app size
Updated bus route information

2024.32 - 2024.9.26

Fixed blank widgets on the tinted Home Screen.
Display Live Activities in the Smart Stack on Apple Watch, continuously tracking bus arrival times, distance to get-off stops/destinations, and time remaining until alarm time for departure, with a button to stop tracking (available on iOS 18 and watchOS 11).
Updated bus route information.

2024.31 - 2024.9.20

Bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2024.30 - 2024.9.19

Minor optimizations
Updated bus route information

2024.29 - 2024.9.17

Updates for iOS 18:

iOS 18 Dark and Tinted Home Screen Icons

Apple Maps Place Details: In iOS 18, place IDs can now be saved, allowing users to tap the Apple Maps button on a place card to view a detailed page (including ratings, hours of operation, and photos). This applies to favorite places as well. However, previously saved places don’t have place IDs, so this option isn’t available. But if you search for the same location again or reopen the point of interest from the map, it will automatically retrieve and save the place ID. (Not all locations in iOS 18 return a place ID. If there’s no place ID, you’ll need to use the More menu to open Apple Maps without detailed information. Of course, Google Maps still provides more ratings, and you can jump to it with one tap.)

Tracking Hong Kong/Singapore Buses

In iOS 18, Home Screen icons can be long-pressed and converted into widgets of various sizes. Previously, the app’s widget for multiple saved stops didn’t support the smallest size. This version now adds support for it. To maintain compatibility with the old widget that shows only one bus stop, the app now has two small widgets with the same appearance, but the first one can be long-pressed to change its size, while the second one cannot.
iOS 18 limits the refresh frequency for Live Activities on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, preventing continuous updates. The app has been optimized accordingly by merging updates for arrival times and bus stop distances to minimize the impact of this limitation and conserve battery life.

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You can now toggle Show Traffic directly from the top-left menu, applicable to both the Standard and Hybrid map types.
Optimizations and bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2024.27 - 2024.9.16

Added support for iOS 18
Optimizations and bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2024.26 - 2024.9.6

The bus routes can now switch directions, and joint KMB/Citybus routes are now recognizable. The cool animations and haptic feedback are something you really have to experience for yourself! (Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the route card to open).

Minor optimizations and bug fixes
Updated bus route information

2024.25 - 2024.8.29

The “Early Childhood Education” category has been improved: It should now find almost all nearby kindergartens.
Bug fixes.
Updated bus route information

2024.24 - 2024.8.27

Updated offline location data for Hong Kong (libraries, cinemas, toilets, children's playrooms)
Updated bus route information

2024.23 - 2024.8.24

New Bus Interface Design: Faster and more power-efficient. Initially, only nearby bus stops are displayed, and all locations that can be reached without transfers will only be loaded when you tap "Direct Destinations." (You can choose whether to "Preload Direct Destinations" in the settings. If enabled, it works as it did before.) In addition to finding direct destinations on the map, you can now also browse them in a list.
Added card opening and closing animations.
New Place Search Interface: When no search is active, the top 8 favorite places are displayed. These typically include your frequently used places, like home or office. The second section shows recent items, listing recently added places, both favorited and non-favorited. You can tap the edit button in the top right corner to reorder your places, or in "My Places" mode, move a place to the top by using the menu that appears when you long-press a place in the list or by tapping the star button in the top right corner of the place card.
In Weather Mode, when viewing the weather forecast for a city, you can tap a button to flip the card and view location details or add notes. (Flipping provides haptic feedback! For regular place cards, tapping "Weather" will also flip the card to show the weather and local time.)
The Hong Kong weather source can be changed (subscription users only), with the default remaining the Hong Kong Observatory.
Current location's weather interface: A pointer will appear before the region name.
Added Starting Point card: This allows you to save a starting point (e.g., save your current location).
Directions Interface: Displays the straight-line distance between the start and end points.
Reduced app size.
Other optimizations and bug fixes.
Updated bus route information.

2024.22 - 2024.8.6

Bug fixes and improvements.
Updated bus route information.

2024.21 - 2024.8.5

Weather mode: Place markers on the map will show weather conditions (for previously opened locations only)
Bug fixes and improvements.
Updated bus route information.

2024.20 - 2024.8.2

Bug fixes and improvements.

2024.19 - 2024.8.1

Improved bus time retrieval: Times are now cached and will be used when offline (with continuous countdown). Once the connection is restored, the times will automatically refresh, using less data and improving performance.
Added external app navigation: Waze, Uber (with pick-up and drop-off locations passed over for ride-hailing), Citymapper, Moovit, and Baidu Maps.
Categorized places, China Mainland map version: Added numerous categories and subcategories.
Updated landscape and iPad interface: Adjusted bar positions, and the card can stay in the middle again (if there is enough space).
Enhanced external platform search: Previously, some external platforms didn't pass regions. Now, they all do for more accurate results.
Updated the look of the weather in the top right corner.
Other bug fixes and improvements.
Updated bus route information.

2024.18 - 2024.7.22

Optimized the place card page.

2024.17 - 2024.7.20

Added many more place categories and subcategories.
Bug fixes and various tweaks and refinements.
Updated bus route data.

2024.16 - 2024.7.12

I have created a categorized places feature that displays locations within a 2-kilometer radius based on the category you select. There are numerous types of places, including restaurants, grocery stores, parks, playgrounds, museums, cinemas, libraries, sports facilities, various types of shops, restrooms, parking lots, gas stations, charging stations, banks, ATMs, pharmacies, hospitals, and more, totaling over 48 categories. I have also invested significant time in researching restaurant cuisines, so the THIS IS THE PLACE app's restaurant category can be filtered by over 80 different cuisines and dishes (availability varies by region). The challenge was to try out the search results for each cuisine, find the appropriate keywords, and ensure relevant results across multiple regions. You can narrow the search radius or switch between selected cuisines to browse restaurants. After selecting a restaurant, you can open the Reviews menu to jump to Google Maps for reviews. You can bookmark interesting restaurants and switch to "My Places" mode to view only your bookmarked places.

The "My Places" feature has enhanced filtering capabilities. In addition to adjusting the search radius, you can set more criteria such as place category, keywords, presence of notes, and inclusion in the Food & Beverage category (encompassing restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food markets, and nightlife).

The search function has also been improved. Now, tapping the Search key on the keyboard will immediately open the first autocomplete keyword suggestion. A new option has been added to limit the search to places within 2 kilometers of the "Starting Point," activated through the second autocomplete suggestion. If you change the starting point, the search results will update accordingly (as opposed to the "Nearby" search results, which are based on your current location and not the manually adjustable starting point). Additionally, tapping an autocomplete suggestion with multiple matching places will display all these locations on the map.

There are various other optimizations and updated bus route information.

I haven't seen such a convenient yellow page feature before. Hope you enjoy exploring it!

2024.15 - 2024.6.25

Updated bus route data.

2024.14 - 2024.5.27

Updated bus route data.

2024.13 - 2024.5.9

Improved the keyboard for route search. Added an additional row of numeric keys on top, while keeping the bottom row fixed as letter keys, making it easier to input bus route numbers.

2024.12 - 2024.5.6

New: Added connecting lines between stops on the bus route page.
Improved: Enhanced animations when tapping on a stop on the bus route page, with a loading animation displayed if there is a delay in retrieving arrival time information.
Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Updated bus route data.

2024.11 - 2024.4.30

Display Hong Kong bus fares. Easily identify two-way sectional fares: shows the price to the next stop, and the price to the final stop.
Display the total journey time for Hong Kong bus routes.
On the Hong Kong bus route page, the information button in the top right now opens the official information webpage.
Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Updated bus route data.
Updated Hong Kong Places data.

2024.10 - 2024.3.22

Fixed the issue where the nearest stop was not selected when opening a route from search results.
Updated bus route data.

2024.9 - 2024.3.18

Updated bus route data.

2024.8 - 2024.3.15

Minor changes

2024.7 - 2024.3.12

The place opening functionality is now refined! No mater where you open a place from, it will open in the current mode instead of switching to the My Places mode as before. The search interface for places is also standardized, eliminating different default actions based on different modes. Now, all places are opened on the map, and there are two buttons on the right side of the list to set them as the starting or ending point. Other ways to open a place include using the blue status bar at the top or opening it from the notification center after setting an arrival alert, as well as long-pressing on the map. Opening places in the current mode allows for direct comparison of different marker positions on the map and performing actions.
Fixed an issue where the place list failed to load in certain situations.
Fixed the issue where the displayed markers on the map could automatically change the name after saving. Initially, due to network issues, detailed place information couldn't be retrieved. When opening a place, it would intelligently retrieve the information again. However, after retrieval, the place name was overwritten. This issue has been resolved.
Updated bus route data.

2024.6 - 2024.3.5

Minor bug fixes.
Updated bus route data.

2024.5 - 2024.2.28

Finally, you can now create a place by long-pressing anywhere on the map! Previously, you could only search or tap on map markers. However, for places not marked on the map or that couldn't be searched, it was not possible to bookmark them. Now, by long-pressing a location on the map, you can easily save it, set it as a starting or ending point, and access features like arrival alerts. (Previously, long-pressing immediately set it as the starting point.)
In the Directions interface, for areas where bus information is not currently available in the app (i.e., areas outside of Hong Kong and Singapore), tapping the Close button will return to the previous place mode instead of opening an unsupported bus information screen.
Updated bus route data.

2024.4 - 2024.2.19

After opening a place, you can now check the weather and time zone there.
Updated bus route data.

2024.3 - 2024.2.10

Updated bus route data.

2024.2 - 2024.2.5

In bus mode, the app will now remember the last searched scope (bus route number or destination) even after restarting the app.
Some interfaces (mainly the weather section) now support Japanese.
Updated bus route data.

2024.1 - 2024.1.22

Happy New Year, everyone! This update brings Shortcuts feature and Siri support!

There are three shortcuts:

1. Track bus arrival times, displayed continuously on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. 2. Check bus arrival times, which can also be answered by Siri. 3. Display arrival times for multiple stops at once.

You can add them in the Shortcuts app or ask Siri to perform. All of these can be executed without opening the app. The Shortcuts app also includes an automation feature where you can set certain conditions to trigger specific shortcuts. We look forward to seeing what creative uses you come up with.

The app also includes several pre-set shortcuts that you don't have to do anything to have. For example, you can say to Siri, "Track bus times" and it will prompt you to select your favorite stops. Then you can see the arrival times on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. (The pre-set shortcuts require the app name to be included. You can replace "This Is The Place" with "Bus times" or "Bus" or "The Place", which are alternative names for this app.)

These features are available exclusively for subscription users. Thank you for your support.

This update also includes updated bus route data.

2023.39 - 2023.12.27

Add medium and large sized widgets that can display arrival times for multiple bus routes at once.

OTHER UPDATES

Display the number of "My Places".
Updated bus route data.
Fixed UI error for iOS 14.
Other bug fixes.

2023.38 - 2023.12.18

Updated bus route data.
Bug fixes.

2023.37 - 2023.12.17

In this version, This Is The Place has evolved into a true map app.

LOOK AROUND (Street View Mode)

Before embarking on your journey, take a virtual tour of the surroundings of a bus stop or a specific location.

SUPPORT FOR TAPPING ON MAP POINTS OF INTEREST

The app feels more intuitive than ever. Now, all the markers you see on the map, such as restaurants, shops, parks, and schools, are tappable! By tapping to select a marker, you can view a place card and perform various actions related to that place, such as seamlessly accessing different platforms to check reviews, get directions, save places, and take notes.

OTHER UPDATES

Bus Arrival Time Widget: You can now choose whether to Always Show Remarks (previously, remarks were only displayed when there were no arrival times). (For systems below iOS 17, long-press the widget, enter edit mode, and if you don't see this setting, please delete the widget and add it again.)
My Places sorting options: Manual, Distance, Date Added, Name. The places on the search page are always manually arranged, allowing you to quickly access your home or workplace by placing them at the top.
My Places now includes a one-tap feature to clear search history.
Added a new app icon option.
Updated bus route data.
Updated Hong Kong places data.
User interface optimization, improved haptic feedback, enhanced dark mode for maps, bug fixes.

Unrestricted to a single platform, This Is The Place is your tool to explore the world.

2023.36 - 2023.11.28

My Places

Added external search: Quickly jump to platforms such as Google Maps, OpenRice, Dianping, Tripadvisor, Yelp, Foursquare, Gaode Maps, Xiaohongshu, and Taiwan's ifoodie to read ratings and reviews from other users. (Some platforms require the corresponding app to be installed.)
Various information such as addresses can be copied by long-pressing.
Further achieved the goal of becoming a travel app, allowing users to plan and take notes before traveling. Centralize your notes for all places locally, without the need for an internet connection, for quick access instead of being scattered across different platforms.

Directions

Enhanced route search feature that automatically increases the walking distance limit until a route is found. Users can customize this option.
Quick selection of a suitable map app for one-tap navigation, including Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Gaode Maps.
Fixed the issue of not including MTR Bus routes when searching for directions.

Top Bar

Navigation menu in the top left corner: Added quick switching between four map types.
Added quick access button: Instantly resume your last viewed place mode with a single tap.
Tap the weather information in the top right corner to open the detailed weather forecast page.

Updated bus route data.

More details have been redesigned and refined. Comprehensive enhancement.

2023.35 - 2023.11.13

It is now possible to add notes to place. When a place that is not already favorited receives a note, it will be automatically favorited.
Updated bus route data.
Various internal improvements.

2023.34 - 2023.11.10

Enhanced Place functionality: This update prevents the creation of duplicate entries when opening a place from the search results. Additionally, when users search for mainland China places in Hong Kong, the app will display the correct positions on the map. Various internal improvements have also been made.
Improved Map experience: Upon opening the app, the map will now default to the previous range viewed before exiting the app.

2023.33 - 2023.11.8

Fixed an issue where bus data sometimes took a long time to load and an issue where tapping the search button would cause the app to crash.
Places screen now includes displaying recently searched places on the map. Users can sort places in the list and select a place to perform actions such as modifying the favorite status, deleting, or renaming.
Fixed an issue where some bus stops in Hong Kong and Singapore would display with an offset when users were in mainland China.
Updated bus route data.

2023.32 - 2023.10.28

Fixed an issue where favorite places appeared with an offset on the map when users were in mainland China. If the offset issue persists, please try deleting the place and adding it again.
Fixed an issue where the starting point marker on the map would be offset upon reopening the app when users were in mainland China.
Now, places of search history and search results can also be shown on the map.
Search page: Added a default action to show a place on the map.
Hong Kong Buses and Singapore Buses, Directions page: Display the number of distinct routes, considering multiple boarding or alighting points on the same route as one route.

2023.31 - 2023.10.25

New feature: Rush Mode. View minutes till the bus and your distance to the stop on Live Activities of the lock screen and Dynamic Island. (Premium feature)
Fixed an issue where Live Activities for certain bus stops in Hong Kong were not being displayed.
Fixed an issue where Live Activities for buses in Singapore were not being displayed.
Updated bus route data.

2023.30 - 2023.10.21

Fixed the issue of occasionally displaying incorrect arrival times for certain Citybus stops.

2023.29 - 2023.10.19

When searching for a place, you can now set arrival alerts by tapping on the three-dot button next to each place in the search results.
For users who are not located in Hong Kong or Singapore when using the app for the first time, the default mode will be set to Favorite Places (otherwise the default mode will be Bus), as this mode is more useful for users outside of Hong Kong and Singapore.
Fixed the issue where the stop button on the Live Activity for arrival alerts was unresponsive.
Updated the interface for the Favorite Places page when it is empty.

2023.28 - 2023.10.18

New feature: Display Favorite Places on the map, accessible via the menu in the top left corner. Actions available for each place include searching for nearby places of interest, getting directions (limited to Hong Kong and Singapore), and setting arrival alerts.
Improved Arrival Alerts: You can now easily access the destination by tapping on the destination distance banner at the top of the app, destination distance Live Activities on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, or through received notifications. The destination will be displayed on the map.
You can now favorite any places in the world and retrieve favorite places within a certain range, with the default being a 50-kilometer radius centered around the starting point.
Please continue to sort and rename favorite places in the search page, as the changes will also be reflected in the list and map of the Favorite Places mode.

2023.27 - 2023.10.15

New: In the place list of the search page (favorites and search history), each location can now be set to receive a reminder before arrival by tapping the three dots button on the right.
Added an option to receive a reminder 200 meters before reaching the destination.
Update to the latest bus route data.

2023.26 - 2023.9.25

Added departure reminder Live Activity: See how many minutes are left until your scheduled departure time on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
Added get off alert Live Activity: During the ride, see how many meters are left to the destination on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen

The above Live Activities are automatically created when you set a reminder, with no additional steps required.

Improved display format for distances
Fixed the issue where if you scroll down in the place list and set a certain place as the destination, it would erroneously be set as the starting point
Fixed the issue where, when you are in a location near Hong Kong in Shenzhen, selecting the Hong Kong Bus mode did not change the starting point to Hong Kong, but remained at your current location
Other bug fixes
Update to the latest bus route data

Starting from the last version, the widget now supports iOS 17's StandBy mode. When your phone is charging and in landscape mode, the screen will enter StandBy mode. In this interface, you can add a widget for bus arrival times. Live Activities also supports display in StandBy mode.

2023.25 - 2023.9.14

Support iOS 17
Update to the latest bus route data

2023.24 - 2023.9.4

Fixed the issue of weather warnings from the Hong Kong Observatory sometimes not being displayed.
Updated bus route data.
Bug fixes.

2023.23 - 2023.8.31

Improve the place list in the search screen so that tapping on a place immediately sets it as origin or destination
Change icon for directions button
Fixed the issue where some weather icons were not displaying
Updated bus route data
For non-subscribed users: Allow personalized ads to be displayed

2023.22 - 2023.8.19

Weather interface: Cities not in the current time zone will display local time
Weather interface: Fixed the issue of duplicate weather alerts
Updated bus route data

2023.21 - 2023.8.14

Added the ability to share the bus network analysis for a location with a certain radius.
Fixed UI issues.
Updated bus route data.

2023.20 - 2023.8.9

Bus departure page: Displays the name of the starting point, shows the number of routes departing (one route number, two directions, counts as two routes)
Updated bus route data.

2023.19 - 2023.8.3

Fix issues that the vast majority of people won't encounter.

2023.18 - 2023.7.31

Weather function update:

Fixed the issue of incorrect judgment of day and night in cities of other time zones, which caused the incorrect display of the top background.
Fixed the issue where the weather icon did not display at the top under certain weather conditions.

And other bug fixes.

2023.17 - 2023.7.28

Please tap the button in the top left corner to open the following new features:

Added nearby toilet search function, applicable worldwide
Added display of all Hong Kong public toilets
For Hong Kong, added MTR, light rail, and tram route maps
For Singapore, added MRT route map
Added Hong Kong library map
Added Hong Kong Park, Zoo & Garden map
Added museum map under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Added children's playroom map

In addition,

Updated bus route information
Updated place data
Improved user interface and fixed bugs.

2023.16 - 2023.7.1

Updated Citybus API and fixed the issue where the arrival time of routes that originally belonged to New World First Bus was not displayed.
Updated cinema list interface.

2023.15 - 2023.6.28

Fixed the missing MTR Bus issue.

2023.14 - 2023.6.27

Bus mode now supports a new region: Singapore! Each region has its own stop and location favorites, and bus information for Hong Kong or Singapore will be automatically displayed based on the starting point on the map, without any additional operation required.
Added a new Singapore app icon.
Updated bus route information.
Improved user interface, performance, and fixed bugs.

2023.13 - 2023.5.26

Added display of "My Location Weather" in the corner of the map.
Updated bus route data.
Bug fixes.

2023.12 - 2023.5.11

On the bus route screen, you can now view directions to a specific stop with a single tap.
On the cinema screen, you can now view directions to the cinema with just one tap.
Various details have been improved.

2023.11 - 2023.5.10

New: Point-to-point bus route search! You can now search for direct bus routes without an internet connection during the search process. However, you need to be connected to the internet to see the arrival time.
New: Favorite Places! On the search screen, you can now see your favorite places when no keyword is typed, making it convenient to quickly get the directions to these places or set them as your starting point.
Supports long-press and drag to reorder the weather and place lists.
New quick action added after long-pressing the app icon on the Home Screen: Search.
Various details have been improved.
Bus route data has been updated.

2023.10 - 2023.5.4

Fixed the issue where the weather sheet would sometimes close unexpectedly and go back to the city list.
Added a search history feature that records locations previously set as the Departure Point when searching, making it convenient to set them as the Departure Point again next time.
Perfect the user experience for the cinema mode.
Updated bus route data.

2023.9 - 2023.4.29

Perfect the user experience for weather and cinema modes.

2023.8 - 2023.4.28

Now you can set any location as the Departure Point by searching for it. (Previously, you could only set the Departure Point by long-pressing on the map.)
Added the feature of Hong Kong cinemas, displaying all cinemas in Hong Kong on both the list and map, making it easy to find the ones closest to you.
Updated bus route data.

2023.7 - 2023.4.20

"This is the Place" has integrated "Four Seasons" and now has access to its global weather function. You can now view saved or searched cities on a 3D globe and flip it to select a city and view its weather forecast.

You can touch and hold the app icon on the Home Screen and select "Bus" or "Weather" to directly access the corresponding page.

Updated bus route data.

Bug fixes.

2023.6 - 2023.4.4

Updated bus route data
Bug fixes

2023.5 - 2023.3.22

Updated bus route data
Minor changes

2023.4 - 2023.2.28

Updated the colors of dark mode
Added instructions on how to explore direct destinations
Updated bus route data

2023.3 - 2023.2.9

All stops on a route that are not nearby can set a get-off alert
Updated bus route data

2023.2 - 2023.2.2

Show the departure stop in the search result to make it easy to distinguish special departures.
Updated bus route data
Minor changes

2023.1 - 2023.1.9

Updated bus route data
Bug fixes and minor changes

2022.20 - 2022.12.20

Updated bus route data
Changed the default distance to receive the get-off alert from 600m to 700m

2022.19 - 2022.12.1

Improved support for using in landscape mode.
Updated bus route data

2022.18 - 2022.11.11

Indicate the direction you are facing on the map
Optimized user experience, including the bottom sheet pulling, height, and scrolling.
Updated bus route data

2022.17 - 2022.10.29

Updated bus route data. Covering all of the 551 routes and arrival times of the green minibus in Hong Kong.

2022.16 - 2022.10.18

Bug fixes

2022.15 - 2022.10.17

New widget to see arrival times of your favorite stop. Quickly open the favorite stop from Home Screen, or directly see the arrival times in the widget (premium feature). Due to system limitations, arrival times on the widget are updated about every 15 minutes.
Many little improvements
Bug fixes
Update to the latest bus route data

2022.14 - 2022.9.27

Update to the latest bus route data

2022.13 - 2022.9.21

Can change app icon
UI improvements and bug fixes
Drop iOS 13 support
Update to the latest bus route data

2022.12 - 2022.9.13

Support iOS 16
Update to the latest bus route data

2022.11 - 2022.9.9

Update to the latest bus route data
UI improvements and bug fixes

2022.10 - 2022.9.5

Added MTR Bus routes and times
Improved sorting of route search results
Update to the latest bus route data
Optimized memory usage
Bug fixes

2022.9 - 2022.8.29

Update to the latest bus route data
Add appearance setting: follow the system changes, or always use light mode or dark mode
Non-subscribers will see ads from Google AdMob

2022.8 - 2022.8.22

Update to the latest bus route data

2022.7 - 2022.8.15

Update to the latest bus route data

2022.6 - 2022.8.10

You can set how many meters in advance to notify you to get off the bus.

2022.5 - 2022.8.8

Update to the latest bus route data, including Citybus's new route 976A (launches on 8 August)
When searching for route numbers on the iPhone, the search box is above the keyboard for easy operation.
Other UI improvements and bug fixes
Add Google Analytics

2022.4 - 2022.8.1

Update to the latest bus route data

2022.3 - 2022.7.29

Add support for the URL scheme "thisistheplace://" to open the app.

2022.2 - 2022.7.28

Update to the latest bus route data
Favorites screen: After you change the departure point on the map, the bottom sheet will rise to the middle if it is at the bottom, and the list will scroll to the top to see the nearest stop.

2022.1 - 2022.7.25

First day on the App Store.