m vs BEST प्रवास (Prawas)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BEST प्रवास (Prawas)
This app provides real-time bus arrival information and journey planning tools for commuters. It allows users to track buses, explore routes and stops, and access static timetables. Additional features include a city guide and a lost and found service for a more convenient travel experience.
- Real-time ETA
- Journey planner
- Bus tracking by route
- Bus stop and route explorer
- Static timetables
- Lost and found
- SOS feature
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We are ready to provide you a wonderful travelling experience with us. * As a major step towards automation and use of technology based solutions, the BEST Undertaking has developed an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) which makes the right information available to the user at the right time. * A key component of ITMS, in the state-of-the-art multi-functional BEST Bus Mobile Application, BEST Prawas, which has been developed to make travelling convenient, carefree and safer for the commuters. * The mobile app will provide following features; - Real Time ETA (Expected Time of Arrival) of routes - Plan Journey by source & destination - Track buses by route - Explore BEST bus stops, routes running from bus stops in and around Mumbai - Static Time Table for each route - Lost and found functionality - SOS from bus service - Provide feedback to improve our services - City guide - Quick Tips for understanding of mobile app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BEST प्रवास (Prawas) at 5.0 against m's 4.1. BEST प्रवास (Prawas) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). m's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (291 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BEST प्रवास (Prawas) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: m has 291 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
m ships an update every 2 weeks, BEST प्रवास (Prawas) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | BEST प्रवास (Prawas) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (291 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 291 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Teke | Bestundertaking |
Customer experience
m
BEST प्रवास (Prawas)
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
BEST प्रवास (Prawas)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
BEST प्रवास (Prawas)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is m free?
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Do m or BEST प्रवास (Prawas) have ads?
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