ZUM, Let's Go vs Explore Nepal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZUM, Let's Go
This app provides an eco-friendly and convenient way to explore Kathmandu using shared electric cycles. Easily unlock rides with a QR scan, book in advance, and pay per minute with flexible options. Enjoy safe, reliable rides with automatic charging at docking stations.
- Easy Scan-to-Ride
- Advanced Booking
- Safe & Reliable Cycles
- Flexible Payment Options
- Automatic Charging
- Ride & Return Options
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Explore Kathmandu with ease using Zum, the ultimate e-cycle sharing app! With docking stations conveniently located around the Inner Ring Road of Kathmandu, Zum makes urban travel eco-friendly and hassle-free. Be Green. Be Smart. Key Features: Easy Scan-to-Ride: Unlock your ride by scanning the QR code on the cycle, and you're ready to go. Scan again to access all features, including locking/unlocking. Advanced Booking: Reserve your e-cycle in advance through the app for a seamless experience. Safe & Reliable: Zum cycles come equipped with dual disc brakes, headlamps, and a horn for your safety. Flexible Payment Options: Purchase ride minutes through popular Nepali payment platforms like Fonepay and eSewa. Unused minutes roll over until expiration, based on your package. Automatic Charging: Our docking stations charge the cycles automatically, ensuring they're always ready when you are. Ride & Return Options: End your ride at any docking station or on the street for a small out-of-station fee. How It Works: Sign Up: Fill in your information and complete the KYC form to get started. Scan & Ride: Scan the QR code to unlock your cycle and begin your journey. Pay by the Minute: Enjoy flexible, minute-based pricing with easy in-app purchases. End Your Ride: Simply scan the QR code at a docking station or on the street to finish your ride. Zum Cycles will only work in and within Ring Road. Users will be charged twice the normal rate for rides outside ring road. Electric features, including pedal assist will not function outside ring road. Swap Cycles in Zum Stations should you run low on power. Cycles will only run at 25 kmph at full throttle, and up to 30 kmph using pedal Assist. Cycles have an average of 45 km battery run time before it requires to be charged and over 100 km using pedal-assist when battery are at 100% charge. Download the app now and use the most convenient and affordable way to get around the city. Service Area will expand to all of Kathmandu in the coming months.
Explore Nepal
Plan your adventure in Nepal with this comprehensive travel app. Discover destinations, get personalized trek plans, and access an AI guide for local insights and safety tips. Includes essential travel tools like a currency converter and phrasebook.
- Curated destinations with photos and maps
- AI travel guide for local information
- Trek planning with permit details
- Day-by-day itinerary generator
- Currency converter and budget estimator
- Nepali phrasebook with pronunciation
- Real-time weather alerts
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Discover Nepal with Explore Nepal — your all-in-one travel companion for exploring the Himalayas, planning treks, and navigating local culture with confidence. Explore Nepal Browse curated destinations across Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, the Everest and Annapurna regions, and more — with photos, descriptions, and map locations. AI Travel Guide Chat with an AI guide trained on Nepal's trekking routes, permits, culture, festivals, food, and safety information. Ask anything, anytime — available in English, Nepali, Hindi, Chinese, German, French, and Spanish. Trek Planning Browse 8 curated trekking routes with permit requirements, costs, difficulty levels, and elevation profiles. View routes on an interactive map and download guides for offline access. Day-by-Day Itinerary Generator Tell NepalGo how many days you have and what you're interested in — trekking, culture, nature, or a mix — and get a structured day-by-day plan you can save and refine with the AI guide. Travel Tools - Currency & budget calculator (NPR converter + trip budget estimator) - Language phrasebook (English ↔ Nepali, with pronunciation) - Real-time weather alerts for major trekking regions - Local food guide with dietary filters Stay Safe Quick access to emergency contacts, altitude sickness warning signs, and safety guidelines for high-altitude travel. Save Your Trips Create a free account to save your itineraries and access them across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Nepal at every 3 weeks against ZUM, Let's Go's every 2 months. Explore Nepal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ZUM, Let's Go against 5.0 for Explore Nepal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
ZUM, Let's Go ships an update every 2 months, Explore Nepal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZUM, Let's Go | Explore Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zum Ride Pvt .Ltd. | Rakesh Yadav |
Customer experience
ZUM, Let's Go
Explore Nepal
In-app purchases
ZUM, Let's Go
No in-app purchases
Explore Nepal
No in-app purchases
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