m vs eTMS Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m
This app provides comprehensive public transport information for Mumbai and Pune, including local train schedules, live running status, and bus routes. It also offers auto/taxi fares, ferry timings, and emergency contact numbers. Connect with other commuters and stay updated on travel news and alerts.
- Local train timetable (Mumbai & Pune)
- Live train running status & tracking
- Bus routes and timings
- Auto & taxi fare information
- Ferry timings
- Commuter chat
- Travel news & alerts
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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.
eTMS Buddy
This companion app helps employees manage their daily commute for companies using the eTMS web platform. Users can view their transport schedule, track their assigned vehicle in real-time, and submit feedback on their travel experience.
- Manage transport schedule
- Real-time cab tracking
- Submit travel feedback
- Companion to eTMS web app
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This is a helper application to eTMS - Employee Transport Management web application eTMS Buddy is designed to be used by transport users (employees) of BPO / ITeS companies who are using eTMS to manage their employe transport process. This app allows the users to manage their schedule, track their cabs in real time and provide feedback. This application can only be used in conjunction with the eTMS web application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: m at 47% against eTMS Buddy's 2%. m also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). eTMS Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
m ships an update weekly, eTMS Buddy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | eTMS Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (346 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better | 1.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 346 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Teke | Delta Software Private Limited |
Customer experience
m
eTMS Buddy
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
eTMS Buddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
eTMS Buddy
No in-app purchases
