m vs M2M Ferries
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.
M2M Ferries
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Travel on Maharashtra’s first Ro-Pax ferry service between Mumbai and Mandwa in less than 60 minutes with your vehicle. No more navigating 111 km of congested roads! Enjoy the sun, surf and the sights of Mumbai Harbour as you traverse the 19 km by sea. We can welcome up to 500 passengers and 150 vehicles. Passengers can travel with vehicles and without. We can accept all types of vehicles - cars, buses, motorbikes and cycles. Bring your pets along - we have a separate area for your furry friends on-board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: M2M Ferries at none against m's shown. m's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 fortnightly, M2M Ferries every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | M2M Ferries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (273 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 273 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Teke | M2M Ferries Private Limited |
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
M2M Ferries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
M2M Ferries
No in-app purchases
