Comparison

NEA Official vs Charge Saathi

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

Head to head
About

NEA Official

Manage your electricity meters and view billing information. This app allows customers to access and control their electricity services provided by the national authority.

Highlights
  • Meter management
  • Billing information
  • Electricity service management
  • Power system planning access
Features
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Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was created on August 16, 1985 (Bhadra 1, 2042) under the Nepal Electricity Authority Act. 1984, through the merger of the Department of Electricity of Ministry of Water Resources, Nepal Electricity Corporation and related Development Boards. The primary objective of NEA is to generate, transmit and distribute adequate, reliable and affordable power by planning, constructing, operating and maintaining all generation, transmission and distribution facilities in Nepal's power system both interconnected and isolated. With this NEA Customer App, customer would be able to manage their meters and billings.

About

Charge Saathi

Features
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Stay Charged Anywhere, Anytime with ChargeSaathi! Running low on battery is a thing of the past. Whether you are running errands, working from a café, traveling, or hanging out with friends, ChargeSaathi keeps you connected. ChargeSaathi is Nepal's premium smart power bank rental network. With our easy-to-use app, you can locate nearby charging stations, rent a portable power bank in seconds, and return it at any ChargeSaathi hub across the city. How It Works: Locate: Open the ChargeSaathi app to find the nearest charging station. Scan: Use the in-app scanner to scan the QR code on the station. Grab: A fully-charged power bank will pop out. Plug it in and charge on the go! Return: When you're done, return the power bank to any ChargeSaathi station with an empty slot. Why Choose ChargeSaathi? Convenient & Mobile: Rent here, return there. You don't have to stay stuck to a wall outlet or carry heavy power banks and cables. Multiple Cable Types: Our power banks come equipped with built-in cables for all major devices (Type-C, Micro-USB, and Lightning/Apple devices). Affordable Charging: Pay only for the duration you use. Seamless Payments: Quick and secure digital payments (including Khalti Integration) to make renting hassle-free. Eco-Friendly: Share resources and help reduce electronic waste by using our shared charging network. Never miss an important call, a picture-perfect moment, or lose navigation. Download ChargeSaathi today and keep your battery full on the go!

Screenshots

NEA Official4 screens
Charge Saathi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NEA Official at 13.0 against Charge Saathi's 17.6. 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

NEA Official ships an update every 3 weeks, Charge Saathi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NEA Official versus Charge Saathi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEA OfficialCharge Saathi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (306 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings306 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNepal Electricity AuthorityJulaiy Tech Labs

Bugs and requests

NEA Official

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App not opening
  • App not working on IOS
  • App keeps loading forever and ends with an error
  • App does not load any user data
  • No data found on bill check tab
Show 7 more
  • Offline paid bills record not shown
  • Sign in problem, code not received
  • App crashes when opening
  • App is crashing
  • New bill notifications not working
  • Current month bill not shown in time
  • Arbitrary bill amounts without meter check

Requested features

4 requests
  • Smart meter availability
  • Offline bill data
  • Exportable data features
  • Push notifications for new bills

Charge Saathi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NEA Official

No in-app purchases

None

Charge Saathi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NEA Official free?
NEA Official is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charge Saathi free?
Charge Saathi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NEA Official or Charge Saathi have ads?
Neither NEA Official nor Charge Saathi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NEA Official or Charge Saathi?
NEA Official ships an update every 3 weeks, and Charge Saathi every 2 weeks. Most recently, NEA Official was updated on November 3, 2026 and Charge Saathi on November 6, 2026.

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