NEA Official vs Charge Saathi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Meter management
- Billing information
- Electricity service management
- Power system planning access
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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.
Charge Saathi
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | NEA Official | Charge Saathi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (306 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nepal Electricity Authority | Julaiy 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
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- 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
NEA Official
No in-app purchases
Charge Saathi
No in-app purchases









