Comparison

Indian Train Status vs m

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

Head to head
About

Indian Train Status

Get real-time Indian train status, timetables, and PNR enquiries. Features include live train maps, seat calculators, and offline caching for quick access. Book tickets with a zero-fee cancellation option.

Highlights
  • Live running train status
  • In-train live map
  • Timetables and station status
  • PNR Enquiry
  • Berth & seat calculator
  • Reservation date calculator
  • Offline caching
Features
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Quick 'n easy train status, enquiry and ticketing for trains in India! Featuring fast & easy ticket booking, with zero-fee cancellation option - IRCTC Authorized Partner. Live running train status, in-train live map, timetables, station status, PNR Enquiry, a unique berth & seat calc, and reservation date calc. Amaze your co-travelers by telling them "Hmmmm.. we are running twenty minutes late", without looking outside! Featuring the handy berth & seat calculator: for the times when you want to quickly know whether its a lower berth or an aisle seat... ...and the reservation date calculator: to find the reservation opening date for a given date of travel, and also set reminders for it. Time Tables & PNR statuses are cached offline for quick rechecking. Set 'QuickMarks' for ultra-quick, one-touch access to train/station status and timetables, and use the today widget to quickly recheck the last train/station query. Share live train status, time tables and trains between two stations from the app with dynamic links. Disclaimer: This train running information is not affiliated with or endorsed by Indian Railways or IRCTC. This app contains the option to purchase an auto-renewable subscription, "Remove Ads" • Length of the subscription is 1 year • Cost is ₹79 or equivalent • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal is ₹79 or equivalent • You may manage subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase Terms of service: https://indiantrainstatus.com/terms

About

m

This app provides comprehensive local train timetables for Mumbai and Pune, along with extensive bus route information for multiple transport authorities. It also includes features like auto/taxi fare estimates, job and property listings, local theatre schedules, travel alerts, emergency contact numbers, and picnic spot guides.

Highlights
  • Local train timetables (Mumbai & Pune)
  • Bus route information (multiple authorities)
  • Auto and taxi fare estimates
  • Jobs and property listings
  • Local theatre schedules
  • Travel news and alerts
  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Picnic spot guides
Features
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m-Indicator is the No.1 Pune & Mumbai Local Train Timetable trusted by millions of daily commuters. It also provides bus information for BEST, NMMT, KDMT, MBMT, VVMT, KMT, TMT, PMPML. Plan any journey in seconds - local train, metro, monorail & bus times, live running status, fastest routes, fares, platform numbers and station maps . 1. Mumbai & Pune Local Train Timetable - Central, Western, Harbour, Trans-Harbour, Uran, Virar–Dahanu Shuttle, Diva–Roha, Neral–Matheran, Pune–Lonavala, Mono & Metro - Live train running status & tracking - Fastest route between any two stations, with interchanges - AC local trains clearly highlighted - Starting train platform no. at Borivali, Virar & Kalyan - Platform numbers & door (left/right) position - Less-crowded trains indication during peak hours - Station platform maps & Mumbai Rail Map - 1st & 2nd class fares: ticket, monthly pass, quarterly pass 2. Bus Routes - BEST, NMMT, TMT, KDMT, MBMT, VVMT, KMT, PUNE (PMPML) - Route by bus number, bus timings - Buses arriving at a particular stop - Search buses between source and destination 3. Auto & taxi fare information 4. Ferry timings and information 5. Local Train Chat - connect with fellow commuters, line by line, for real-time on-ground updates 6. Travel news & alerts - weekly Sunday megablock updates, plus push notifications for important alerts 7. Natak & Cinema - daily schedule of Marathi, Gujarati & Hindi Natak (drama) 8. Jobs - latest job listings from Mumbai 9. Emergency Telephone Numbers - Casualty Hospitals, Medical Financial Help (Trusts), Ambulances, Blood Banks, Railway, Airlines, Fire Brigade, Electricity, Cranes, Roadway & Tourist Enquiries People also lovingly call it Mumbai Indicator.

Screenshots

Indian Train Status4 screens
m4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Indian Train Status at 83% against m's 47%. Indian Train Status also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). m's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Indian Train Status sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. m asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Indian Train Status holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 920 and 313 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Indian Train Status's written reviews are positive against 47% of m's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indian Train Status ships an update every 3 weeks, m every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Indian Train Status versus m: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndian Train Statusm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (920 ratings) — better4.2 (313 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings920 — better313
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohan NooneSachin Teke

Customer experience

Indian Train Status

All ratings919 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative9.6%

m

All ratings311 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral15.3%
Negative37.6%

User reviews

Indian Train Status

From 920 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very easy to use
  • 🚀 Train status without advertisements
  • 🚀 Best Train Tracking for iOS
  • 🚀 Accurate app and the only app that works
  • 🚀 Accurate train tracking app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Require improvement in user interface and not user friendly
  • 🐛 Departure Times to be updated correctly
  • 🐛 Not accurate few stations behind the actual location
  • 🐛 Keeps refreshing on its own making it difficult to see any information
  • 🐛 Wrong platform

m

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Real-time train tracking and live status updates
  • 📍 Comprehensive local train timetable information
  • 🗺️ A-to-B route planning feature (iOS)
  • 💡 Helpful for new Mumbai commuters
  • 📱 Available across multiple platforms

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 📉 Inaccurate live train location tracking
  • 🔴 Inconsistent platform number information
  • ⚠️ Outdated timetable data
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements

Bugs and requests

Indian Train Status

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maha kumbh train status is not working properly
  • Live status update based on user feedback can improve the accuracy
  • It shows wrong platform information

Requested features

9 requests
  • There should be ad free subscription
  • Tiles or Grid view would be convenient way to access home screen items
  • Give option to change theme dark/light
  • Finally we need dynamic island integration like ixigo app
  • Please integrate with Dynamic Island
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  • Booking process is not good, should be inbuilt in the app itself with its own GUI
  • Add some important historical information pdf file with link so while passing near by station people can get information about cultural , history and present achievement of this area's people/ administration
  • Please add 'choose from calendar' option in trains running status
  • Need to know which coach has vacant seats

m

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when clicking on train timetables
  • Blank screen on app startup
  • Train charts and maps section disappears
  • Automatic app closure on iOS 18.2
  • Destination station not displaying from running trains
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  • Scrolling lag and unsmooth performance
  • Chat option causing automatic app closure
  • Fare menu not functioning
  • Station name typing font not displaying
  • App crashes on specific station searches (e.g., Masjid Station)
  • Crashes when accessing Harbor line schedules
  • Crashes when searching between two stations
  • Live train status showing incorrect information
  • Platform numbers frequently wrong
  • App heating up device excessively
  • Inconsistent train location updates
  • Shortcut feature not working
  • Express feature missing on iPhone

Requested features

16 requests
  • Search functionality in timetable for specific trains
  • Express train timetable for iOS users
  • Mail & Express train information
  • Favorite/shortcut functionality for iOS
  • AC local train filter and details
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  • Chat feature for iOS (available on Android)
  • Two-line search for connected trains
  • Intermediate station selection as destination
  • Source-to-destination search on iOS (like Android)
  • Metro line integration
  • Harbor line updates
  • UTS ticket purchasing integration
  • Megablock news section for iOS
  • Fare calculator for all railway lines
  • Real-time bus arrival information
  • Better bus route information with stop names

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Indian Train Status

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Year
None

m

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indian Train Status free?
Indian Train Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Indian Train Status or m?
Indian Train Status is rated higher. Indian Train Status averages 4.6 out of 5 from 920 ratings, while m averages 4.2 from 313 ratings.
Do Indian Train Status or m have ads?
Both Indian Train Status and m show ads.
Which is updated more often, Indian Train Status or m?
Indian Train Status ships an update every 3 weeks, and m every 2 weeks. Most recently, Indian Train Status was updated on October 24, 2026 and m on October 24, 2026.

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