Comparison

m vs Train Ticket App

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

Head to head
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.

About

Train Ticket App

This app provides comprehensive information and booking services for Indian Railways and bus travel. Users can check live train status, PNR, seat availability, and book tickets. It also offers bus booking and food ordering for train journeys.

Highlights
  • Live train running status
  • PNR status and confirmation prediction
  • Seat availability
  • Online train ticket booking (IRCTC Partner)
  • Bus ticket booking
  • Food ordering on trains
  • Updated train timetable
Features
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Why choose RailYatri online train ticket booking for iPhone? Get all updated info on Indian Railways Trains Enquiries. Trusted by over 1 million users - Get live train running status for where is my train location - PNR status, PNR no. - Seat Availability with confirmation prediction - View Updated Time Table for Special Trains - Book bus tickets online for private & govt buses, Intercity buses IRCTC AUTHORIZED PARTNER - TRAIN TICKET AVAILABILITY & BOOKING - Online train ticket bookings. Get real-time information on seat availability, where is my train, updated train time table, Trains between important stations. Get all information on RailYatri best train ticket booking app. - Book your confirmed Indian Railway tickets directly on IRCTC Authorized Partner - RailYatri. PNR STATUS AND LIVE TRAIN STATUS Check PNR Status & Indian Railway train ticket confirmation chances. Check Indian rail live running status (GPS tracking) Check running status, ticket availability & updated train timetable without internet. Get correct train number, platform number, and coach position. Indian Railway train arrival and departure info TRAIN TICKET BOOKINGS - Tatkal Bookings, Easy Cancellation & Refunds RailYatri offers a smart ticket booking experience, smart customer service, and smart checkout Easy payment gateway - Netbanking, credit card & debit card. Quick & easy refunds. Book IRCTC Authorized Tickets for Popular Indian Railway trains - Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani, Duronto Express, Garib Rath, Jan Shatabdi, Inter-city & more. BOOK INTERCITY SMARTBUS ONLINE on RailYatri App Online bus booking app for Intercity travel Travel safely on India’s safest IntrCity SmartBus. A branded fleet of buses with in-bus amenities at best price. Active on popular bus routes across India - Delhi, Azamgarh, Agra, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc Easy Bus Ticket Booking Online Get full details on the bus type, bus fare, and bus timings on the app. Book buses online across India. Order Food On Train Get fresh & hygienic food delivered to your seat during your train travel. Other App Features Get notified and stay updated on Indian Railway information Get details on running Indian Railway Special trains with Live announcements Share trip details: PNR status, LTS with family and friends Get WIFI & Entertainment source in IntrCity SmartBus Fare calculator, view trains b/w important stations, Live Arr/Dep. Note a) This app predicts ticket confirmation chances based on historic trends & data points shared with us by millions of commuters. b) Live Train status also uses publicly available data along with GPS location shared by travellers on trains. GPS data helps us to show you the accurate location of the running train.

Screenshots

m4 screens
Train Ticket App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Ticket App at 4.6 against m's 4.1. Train Ticket App also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 273). m's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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

Train Ticket App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Ticket App has 6.4K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of m's written reviews are positive against 43% of Train Ticket App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

m ships an update fortnightly, Train Ticket App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
m versus Train Ticket App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermTrain Ticket App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (273 ratings)4.6 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2736.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin TekeStelling Technologies Private Limited

Customer experience

m

All ratings273 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative37.4%

Train Ticket App

All ratings6,409 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative52.4%

User reviews

m

From 273 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

Train Ticket App

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Accurate train status updates
  • 💳 Supports international payment methods
  • 🕰️ Helpful for trip planning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable live train status
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 💳 Issues with payment and refunds
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for non-Indian users

Bugs and requests

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

Train Ticket App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during booking process
  • Incorrect train information displayed
  • Login and password reset issues
  • Booking confirmation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to prepone or postpone travel dates
  • Improved search and booking flow
  • Ability to track coach positions
  • Better integration with IRCTC website

In-app purchases

None

m

No in-app purchases

None

Train Ticket App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Ticket App free?
Train Ticket App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, m or Train Ticket App?
Train Ticket App is rated higher. m averages 4.1 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Train Ticket App averages 4.6 from 6.4K ratings.
Do m or Train Ticket App have ads?
Both m and Train Ticket App show ads.
Which is updated more often, m or Train Ticket App?
m ships an update fortnightly, and Train Ticket App every 6 weeks. Most recently, m was updated on September 22, 2026 and Train Ticket App on September 22, 2026.

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