Comparison

PLN Mobile vs Barberking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PLN Mobile

Manage all your electricity needs with this comprehensive application. Easily purchase electricity tokens, pay bills, report issues, and apply for new connections or increased power. It offers convenient payment options and real-time notifications for outages.

Highlights
  • Buy electricity tokens
  • Pay electricity bills
  • Self-meter reading reporting
  • Submit electricity complaints
  • Apply for new connections
  • Apply for power upgrades
  • Internet and repair services
Features
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Hai Electrizen! Beli token listrik, bayar tagihan, melakukan pengaduan, mengajukan pasang baru dan tambah daya dengan mudah melalui PLN Mobile! PLN Mobile merupakan aplikasi terlengkap untuk semua hal kelistrikan di Indonesia. Hal-hal yang bisa dilakukan di PLN Mobile: 1. Pembayaran listrik yang mudah dari Aplikasi Agar semakin mudah dalam membeli token maupun membayar tagihan, PLN Mobile menyediakan fitur pembayaran langsung menggunakan Virtual Account bank, dompet digital maupun layanan kartu kredit. Selain itu, PLN Mobile menyediakan token – token eksklusif yang lebih murah. 2. Pelaporan Catat Meter Mandiri (SwaCAM) PLN Mobile menyediakan fitur catat meter sendiri shingga mempermudah perhitungan tagihan Anda. Tidak perlu lagi berinteraksi dan menunggu petugas! 3. Pengaduan PLN Mobile menyediakan fitur pengaduan yang dilengkapi fitur Auto Dispatch, sehingga mempermudah penerusan dan monitor laporan langsung ke petugas teknis terdekat yang tersedia (berlaku di beberapa lokasi). Selain itu, aplikasi ini dapat memberikan notifikasi terkait kejadian padam di sekitar lokasi maupun rumah Anda, termasuk ketika listrik sudah kembali menyala. 4. Pengajuan layanan listrik (pasang baru dan tambah daya) Listrik sering putus karena kurang daya dan membutuhkan pasang baru di rumah atau kantor? Ajukan langsung ubah daya dan pasang baru dengan lebih mudah dan hanya dalam genggaman. 5. ICONNET dan fitur lainnya Sebagai aplikasi kelistrikan terlengkap di Indonesia, PLN Mobile juga menyediakan fitur – fitur lainnya seperti pemasangan internet (ICONNET), perbaikan listrik (ListrikQu), dan SPKLU (Charge.In). Dengan beragam fitur yang dihadirkan, tunggu apa lagi? Ayo download PLN Mobile! Helpdesk : pln123@pln.co.id Contact center: (kode area) 123 Published by : PT PLN (Persero) Pusat

About

Barberking

Manage your barbershop business efficiently with this app. It offers tools for payment processing, customer membership management, and appointment booking, enhancing the customer experience for loyal patrons.

Highlights
  • Payment processing
  • Membership management
  • Appointment reservations
  • Business management
  • Customer service enhancement
Features
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PT. BarberKing Indonesia adalah perusahaan perseroan yang bergerak dibidang management pengelolaan usaha, memiliki superioritas dalam kompetensi pengelolaan usaha jasa "barbershop" untuk seluruh jaringan usaha dengan merek dagang "BARBERKING". Mantap dengan 3 outlet pertama yang serentak dijalankan pada tahun 2015 sebagai pembuktian penerapan model bisnis yang teruji, maka sejak tahun 2016 dimulailah ekspansi kemitraan usaha Barbershop ini di segitiga emas Jawa Tengah yaitu Joglosemar (Jogja - Solo - Semarang, dan kota berkembang yang ada di antaranya). Barberking Apps adalah aplikasi yang diluncurkan oleh Barberking guna memberika pelayanan terbaik bagi konsumen khususnya dalam hal pembayaran, membership, dan reservasi sehingga pelanggan setia Barberking akan lebih nyaman dan terbantu dengan adanya Barberking Apps ini.

Screenshots

PLN Mobile4 screens
Barberking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barberking at 76% against PLN Mobile's 63%. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLN Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Barberking every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PLN Mobile versus Barberking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLN MobileBarberking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (428 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings428 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPLN (PERSERO), PTFauzan Upaya El Arsyad

Customer experience

PLN Mobile

All ratings426 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative35.1%

Barberking

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

PLN Mobile

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • White screen on app launch
  • Login stuck on loading indefinitely
  • Force close on iPhone devices
  • Payment processing failures with balance deduction
  • Chat functionality blocking transaction details
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  • Photo upload not working from gallery
  • Menu maintenance preventing access
  • Pop-up ads blocking payment confirmation
  • Synchronization issues with virtual account payments
  • Automatic 5-star rating without user input

Requested features

10 requests
  • English language translation support
  • Increase meter account limit beyond 4
  • Internet usage tracking feature
  • Better offline functionality
  • Improved photo upload from gallery
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  • Multi-tasking capability in chat
  • Better error message descriptions
  • Dark mode option
  • Enhanced customer service availability
  • Ability to use app outside Indonesia

Barberking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PLN Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Barberking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLN Mobile free?
PLN Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barberking free?
Barberking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PLN Mobile or Barberking have ads?
Neither PLN Mobile nor Barberking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLN Mobile or Barberking?
PLN Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barberking every 5 weeks. Most recently, PLN Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and Barberking on October 30, 2026.

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