m vs Cab
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.
Cab
This platform helps taxi service managers book intra-city and inter-city rides, as well as car rentals. It provides a streamlined system for managing taxi services and car rental bookings.
- Ride booking for taxi services
- Inter-city commute support
- Car rental bookings
- Platform for cab managers
- Intra-city travel
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CAB-EEZ INFRA TECH PVT. LTD. is a Technology Platform Operator which supports Cab Managers by giving them a Platform to book rides for Taxi Services for Intra City & Inter City Commute and Car Rentals
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cab at none against m's shown. Cab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). m's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 19%) and ratings volume (273 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for m against 4.2 for Cab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: m has 273 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of m's written reviews are positive against 19% of Cab's.
m ships an update fortnightly, Cab every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (273 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews — better | 19.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 273 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| 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 | 33 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Teke | CAB-EEZ INFRA TECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
m
Cab
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
Cab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
Cab
No in-app purchases
