Comparison

UTS vs GrEL

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

Head to head
About

UTS

Book unreserved train tickets for Indian Railways directly from your smartphone. Features include ticket booking and cancellation, profile management, and saving frequent routes. Choose between paper or paperless ticketing options.

Highlights
  • Book unreserved tickets
  • Cancel tickets
  • Manage user profile
  • Save frequent travel routes
  • Paper ticket option
  • Paperless ticket option
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UTS is an Indian Railways official iOS mobile ticketing application which allows the daily train travellers to book unreserved tickets of Indian Railways using their Smartphone. The application is designed in such a way that it is easy to use and has user friendly interface with features like book ticket, cancel ticket, maintain their profile, manage frequent travel routes , etc.The passenger will use Railway wallet to book the ticket. There are two modes for booking Tickets : (i) Paper (ii) Paperless. In case of paper ticket user has to take a printout from kiosk/counter at concerned station. Whereas in case of Paperless ticket user's Location will be captured to determine he/she is present in valid ticketing area. In this mode no printout is required and the user can directly show his ticket from his smartphone to the TTE. Moreover an alternative to location check has also been introduced in limited stations where a user can scan a unique barcode present at station premises to book his paperless ticket.

About

GrEL

This ride-hailing app provides safe and convenient transportation options. Book city rides, hourly rentals, or outstation trips with verified drivers and real-time tracking for peace of mind. Enjoy transparent pricing and reliable service for everyday and long-distance travel.

Highlights
  • Door-to-Door Safety Standard
  • Verified drivers
  • Real-time trip tracking
  • Easy cab booking
  • City, rental, and outstation travel
  • Transparent pricing
Features
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GREL - Safe, Reliable Ride-Hailing App GREL is a trusted ride-hailing app built for safe, convenient, and stress-free transportation. With our Door-to-Door Safety Standard, every ride is designed to give you complete peace of mind, whether you are traveling within the city, booking a rental, or planning an outstation trip. Book a cab or taxi in minutes using the GREL app. Simply enter your destination, get matched with a nearby verified driver, and track your ride in real time. With dependable service and growing coverage, GREL makes everyday and long-distance travel simple and reliable. Now Available In Pune: City rides, rental packages, and outstation trips Ahmedabad: City rides, rental packages, and outstation trips Mumbai: City rides and outstation rides between Mumbai and Pune (both directions) Why Choose GREL? Safety First Your safety is our top priority. GREL ensures verified drivers, real-time trip tracking, and continuous ride monitoring from pickup to drop-off. Easy Cab Booking Book a ride in just a few taps. The GREL app is fast, intuitive, and designed for seamless cab booking. City, Rental, and Outstation Travel Choose flexible city rides, hourly rentals, or outstation cabs available in Pune and Ahmedabad, with Mumbai to Pune intercity travel. Transparent Pricing Know your fare before you ride. GREL offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden charges. Reliable and On-Time Rides Our growing network of drivers ensures quick pickups and dependable journeys. Download GREL, your trusted taxi booking app for city rides, rentals, and outstation travel in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

Screenshots

UTS4 screens
GrEL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UTS at 1.7K against GrEL's 2. UTS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). GrEL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (70% vs 49%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrEL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTS has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of UTS's written reviews are positive against 70% of GrEL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTS ships an update every 3 weeks, GrEL monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UTS versus GrEL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTSGrEL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentre for Railway Information SystemsSNM CABS Private Limited

Customer experience

UTS

All ratings1,658 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative42.0%

GrEL

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

UTS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to change class or payment mode
  • Tickets not getting generated after payment
  • Stations not showing up in search
  • Frequent logout issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Download or email ticket option
  • Offline ticket access
  • Ability to book tickets from within the station
  • Seamless multi-segment journey booking
  • Improved announcement and service updates

GrEL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UTS

No in-app purchases

None

GrEL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UTS free?
UTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrEL free?
GrEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UTS or GrEL?
GrEL is rated higher. UTS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GrEL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do UTS or GrEL have ads?
Neither UTS nor GrEL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UTS or GrEL?
UTS ships an update every 3 weeks, and GrEL monthly. Most recently, UTS was updated on September 24, 2026 and GrEL on September 22, 2026.

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