Comparison

m vs NMMT BusTracker

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

NMMT BusTracker

Track buses in real-time, view arrival and departure times, and see vehicle locations on a map. Set alarms for your stop and share your journey details with others. Plan your commute with ease.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Arrival and departure times
  • Nearby bus stop details
  • Set stop alarms
  • Favorite routes
  • Share travel information
  • NMMT announcements
Features
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Taking a step forward toward making travelling in public transport a smoother and more reliable experience for commuters, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport has launched the NMMT application. The application features listed as follows. NMMT Bus Stop Details: - User can see their nearby bus stops along with walking time. - User can able to select any bus route as per their travel plan/ requirement from the listed services available from that bus stop. Real Time ETA/ ETD: - User can see real time bus arrival and departure time of all busses passing through the bus stop selected by User. Real Time Vehicle Location Tracking and Schedule: - User can see the last stop of the bus as well as expected time arrival of the selected bus at all upcoming bus stops. - User can see the details of all scheduled bus in the selected bus station for the particular route to know upcoming bus in that route from that station. Alarm Feature: - User can set alarm to remind him/her to get down in a stop set by user before the bus is about to reach that particular stop. The mobile will buzz as per the predefined time set by user. Favorite Route: - User can set a favorite route from a favorite bus stop as per their travel requirement and directly access the bus details of his favorite route from the favorite menu. Information Sharing: - User can able to share their travelling details like bus number, current location etc. to any one through whatsapp and SMS. - User can see the latest announcement made by NMMT on the latest service and offerings.

Screenshots

m4 screens
NMMT BusTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: m at 4.1 against NMMT BusTracker's 1.5. m also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (48% vs 21%). NMMT BusTracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

m holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: m has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of m's written reviews are positive against 21% of NMMT BusTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

m ships an update fortnightly, NMMT BusTracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
m versus NMMT BusTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermNMMT BusTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (273 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better21.2% of reviews
Number of ratings273 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin TekeNMMC

Customer experience

m

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

NMMT BusTracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative63.5%

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

NMMT BusTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

m

No in-app purchases

None

NMMT BusTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NMMT BusTracker free?
NMMT BusTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, m or NMMT BusTracker?
m is rated higher. m averages 4.1 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while NMMT BusTracker averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do m or NMMT BusTracker have ads?
m shows ads; NMMT BusTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, m or NMMT BusTracker?
m ships an update fortnightly, and NMMT BusTracker every 8 months. Most recently, m was updated on September 22, 2026 and NMMT BusTracker on September 24, 2026.

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