Comparison

m vs PAL Airlines

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

Head to head
About

m

Plan and navigate public transit with real-time bus information and comprehensive account management. Access all the features of the desktop transit site directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Next bus integration
  • m-Card account management
  • Public transit trip planning
  • Full-featured desktop site on mobile
Features
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m-Mobile v2, the next generation mobile app from Metrobus, provides customers with all of the tools necessary to plan and use public transit in St. John's, NL, Canada. With next bus integration and advanced tools for m-Card account management, m-Mobile v2 brings the full featured desktop site to your mobile device. Upgrade your smart phone to really smart.

About

PAL Airlines

Features
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For over 45 years, we’ve been more than just a mode of transport, we connect people with what matters most. As one of Eastern Canada and Quebec’s largest independent airlines, we offer scheduled flights, air charter, and cargo services, all backed by globally recognized reliability and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Screenshots

m4 screens
PAL Airlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PAL Airlines at monthly against m's every 19 months. m's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

m ships an update every 19 months, PAL Airlines monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
m versus PAL Airlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermPAL Airlines
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSt. John's Transportation CommissionPAL Airlines Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

m

No in-app purchases

None

PAL Airlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAL Airlines free?
PAL Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do m or PAL Airlines have ads?
Neither m nor PAL Airlines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, m or PAL Airlines?
m ships an update every 19 months, and PAL Airlines monthly. Most recently, m was updated on October 14, 2026 and PAL Airlines on October 30, 2026.

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