Comparison

Sandes vs Electree Surge

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

Head to head
About

Sandes

An indigenous instant messaging platform designed for government organizations, offering end-to-end encrypted communication. It supports encrypted backups and OTP services, with privacy governed by Indian government regulations. Integration with other government systems is available at no cost.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Encrypted backup
  • Encrypted OTP service
  • Government infrastructure hosting
  • Integration with government systems
  • Free to use
Features
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Sandes is an open source based indigenous instant messaging platform developed by NIC, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India to facilitate instant messaging communication in Government organisations. It is hosted exclusively at Government infrastructure. It supports end to end encrypted messaging and encrypted backup and encrypted OTP service. Its privacy and data policy is governed by rules and regulations of the Government of India. Sandes can be integrated with other Government communications systems for sending encrypted messages without any cost. Currently Sandes is integrated with NIC email, DigiLocker and e-office. At present, full features of Sandes app are available only to the Government verified users. Employees of Government organisation need to contact the Nodal officer of their Ministry/ Department for verification. For information about Nodal officers write to us at support-sandes[at]nic[dot]in

About

Electree Surge

Features
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Electree Surge is the premier Apple app for electric vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EV technology. Join a dedicated community to engage in threaded discussions, share real-world experiences, and stay informed on the latest EV developments. Whether you drive a Tesla, Rivian, or any electric vehicle, this platform connects you with like-minded individuals to exchange insights and expertise Threaded Discussions: Dive into focused conversations on EV topics like performance, charging, and tech advancements. Start threads, reply, or quote posts to keep discussions organized. Experience Sharing: Post your EV journey—road trips, upgrades, or daily commutes. Add photos to threads or comments to showcase your vehicle or setups. Photo Integration: Enhance posts and comments with images, from custom mods to scenic drives, making discussions vibrant and visual. EV News Updates: Stay current with curated news on electric vehicles, battery innovations and charging infrastructure developments. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy seamless navigation, push notifications for thread activity and non-login access to read posts for uninterrupted experience. Designed for the EV community, Electree Surge offers a clean, user-friendly experience optimized for Apple. Connect with owners and enthusiasts, share your knowledge, and explore the future of electric mobility.

Screenshots

Sandes4 screens
Electree Surge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Electree Surge at weekly against Sandes's every 5 weeks. Electree Surge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Sandes ships an update every 5 weeks, Electree Surge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sandes versus Electree Surge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandesElectree Surge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNICElectree EV solution Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Sandes

No in-app purchases

None

Electree Surge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandes free?
Sandes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electree Surge free?
Electree Surge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandes or Electree Surge have ads?
Neither Sandes nor Electree Surge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandes or Electree Surge?
Sandes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Electree Surge weekly. Most recently, Sandes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Electree Surge on October 12, 2026.

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