Comparison

m vs Mumbai Local Train Timetable

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

Mumbai Local Train Timetable

Find Mumbai local train schedules between any two stations. Search for fast or all trains, view detailed timings, and access route maps. Works offline and supports Marathi, Hindi, and English.

Highlights
  • Search trains between any two stations
  • Filter by fast or all trains
  • View detailed train timings
  • Search nearby stations using GPS
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-language support (Marathi, Hindi, English)
  • Live train information
Features
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This app provides information about Mumbai suburban/local train services running between two train stations at or after a given time of day. You can search train services between any two stations which fall on the same direct route. You have an option to search for only Fast trains or All trains. The search provides you with a list of trains with boarding time at source station and alighting time at destination stations. You can tap on any listed train to get full information about that specific train, like its start/in between/destination stations and time for each. You can use this App is Marathi, Hindi and English languages. Marathi Support - तुमचा आवडता ऐप मराठी भाषेत उपलब्ध आहे. मेनू => सेटिंग मध्ये जाऊन भाषा बदला. Hindi Support - आपका मनपसंद ऐप हिंदी भाषा में उपलब्ध है। मेनू => सेटिंग में जाकर भाषा बदलिए। Among other features: - You have an option to search nearby source/destination stations based on phones Geo-coordinates (latitude/longitude) - An option to search trains for the next 2 hrs / 4 hrs / 12 hrs - An option to filter the train list by Starting and Ending stations - An option to long tap on any station name to see it on online maps - Look at the Mumbai Suburban train route map - Look at the various routes on which suburban trains operate in Mumbai - Swap Source-Destination stations so as to find return trains easily - Type Source-Destination station names - The last searched station pairs gets saved for quick use in future - Look for Live Train information This app can work completely offline. If an internet connection is available it would be used to only display advertisements and collect usage statistics. This app does not collect any personal information.

Screenshots

m4 screens
Mumbai Local Train Timetable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mumbai Local Train Timetable at 4.7 against m's 4.1. Mumbai Local Train Timetable also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). m's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

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

Mumbai Local Train Timetable holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 273 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of m's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mumbai Local Train Timetable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

m ships an update fortnightly, Mumbai Local Train Timetable every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
m versus Mumbai Local Train Timetable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermMumbai Local Train Timetable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (273 ratings)4.7 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings273 — better95
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin TekeMIIN Ltd

Customer experience

m

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

Mumbai Local Train Timetable

All ratings95 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative33.3%

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

Mumbai Local Train Timetable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

m

No in-app purchases

None

Mumbai Local Train Timetable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mumbai Local Train Timetable free?
Mumbai Local Train Timetable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, m or Mumbai Local Train Timetable?
Mumbai Local Train Timetable is rated higher. m averages 4.1 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Mumbai Local Train Timetable averages 4.7 from 95 ratings.
Do m or Mumbai Local Train Timetable have ads?
Both m and Mumbai Local Train Timetable show ads.
Which is updated more often, m or Mumbai Local Train Timetable?
m ships an update fortnightly, and Mumbai Local Train Timetable every 6 months. Most recently, m was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mumbai Local Train Timetable on September 24, 2026.

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