m vs MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)
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.
MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)
This app provides real-time MSRTC bus information for passengers in Maharashtra. Track buses, find nearby stops, view timetables, and access emergency services for a safer and more convenient travel experience.
- Real-time bus tracking on map
- Find nearby bus stops
- View bus timetables
- Passenger Information System (ETA/STD)
- Emergency SOS features
- Save favorite routes and buses
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About MSRTC - The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation abbreviated as (MSRTC, or simply ST), is the state-run bus service of Maharashtra, India which serves routes to towns and cities within Maharashtra as well as to its adjoining states. About This App - This application is for passengers of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). This application helps passengers/commuters to facilitate with MSRTC bus information. It shows your position on the map (if your phone GPS is on) and nearby bus stops, otherwise you have to choose a stop. Once it detects your position or stop chosen by you, it shows all running buses nearby that location on the map. In order to get details of any of the visible buses, tap on the bus icon on the map. It will show Route, Bus Number and current location at the bottom panel of the screen. Bus Stand Near Me – This feature has been provided to enable the users/commuters search nearby bus stands/stops from their current location based on their geo-location. For the nearby Bus Stand they can see the upcoming bus timetable as well. Along with these commuters can see the mobile passenger information system for all the upcoming buses and ready to depart buses from that location. Track Your Bus – This feature helps commuters/passengers in tracking the running MSRTC bus on designated route, simply enter the bus number. The searched bus has been shown on the screen, click on the “more” button to know the current location of the running bus it will be shown on the live map with its route information. Time Table - This feature helps passengers to know the time table of ST buses from a give Source and Destination, for example if a user would like to know the schedule between Dadar to Pune so they can search source= Dadar East and Destination=Swargate, Pune. App will show different time intervals when buses are scheduled to go or running from Dadar to Pune. Passenger Information System (PIS) - Mobile version of PIS (Passenger Information System), where the ETA (Expected Time of Arrival) & STD (Scheduled Time of Departure) is shown for the buses either leaving that bus station/stand or coming to that specific bus station/stand. Emergency – this section is provided for SOS considering the safety of the women passengers in mind with multiple options like in case of help/support required by a women passenger for any mis-happening, in case of bus break down, in case of medical assistance is required or to report an accident, simple chose the option provided on the mobile app. My Favourite – all favourite routes, PIS and bus(s) set by the commuter can be seen here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी) at none against m's shown. m's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
m ships an update fortnightly, MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी) weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | m | MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (273 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | 51.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 273 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Teke | Rosmerta Autotech Limited |
Customer experience
m
MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)
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
MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is m free?
Is MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी) free?
Do m or MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी) have ads?
Which is updated more often, m or MSRTC Aapli ST (आपली एसटी)?
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