Comparison

Ncell vs Vianet Nepal

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

Head to head
About

Ncell

Manage your Ncell mobile account with ease. Perform online recharges, check data and voice balances, buy new packs, and send free SMS. Access call details, offers, and locate Ncell centers.

Highlights
  • Online Recharge
  • Check Remaining Data/Voice
  • Buy Data/Voice Packs
  • Send Free SMS
  • Check Call Details
  • View Offers
  • Ncell Store Locator
Features
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Ncell app provides you broad range of information, product, services and many more. You can do Online Recharge, Check Remaining Data, Buy Data Packs, Send 10 free SMS everyday, check call details and find offers specially designed for you. Ncell application is free to use within Ncell network without any data charge. Ncell Store Locator map and redirected pages will be charged as per standard data tariff. Key Features of Ncell app: - Automatically login with your mobile number - Add secondary numbers in your account - Check current balance - Check remaining balance, data and voice packs - Download bill and update your bill medium - Online Recharge your or friend's account - Transfer balance to your friends and family - Buy Data and Voice Packs and get recommendation - Get best offer designed for you - Send 10 free SMS everyday to any Ncell number - Check your call details and transactions - Create Trouble Ticket and track its status - Find tariff rates for Roaming destination and activate the service. - Find nearest location of Ncell Centre - Free data charges after download except using Ncell Store Locator map and redirected pages. Please note: - This app is only available for Ncell subscribers. - The application is available for free of cost on App Store. However, data usage charges will apply while downloading the app using mobile internet. - Ncell application is free to use within Ncell network without any data charge. Data charges are applicable for usage outside Nepal or other network. Ncell Store Locator map and redirected pages will be charged as per standard data tariff. - If you use the app outside Nepal, standard international charges will apply for the internet connection.

About

Vianet Nepal

Manage your internet and TV services with ease. This app allows you to request support, pay bills, renew services, and track your account details. Stay informed about network updates and special offers, and earn rewards for referrals.

Highlights
  • Manage services
  • Request support
  • Pay bills online
  • Renew services
  • Refer and earn rewards
  • View usage and account details
  • Control WiFi router settings
Features
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Vianet Mobile App is a self-service tool for our Customers. Vianet Mobile App allows our customers to manage their services, request for support, renew and make payment, order ViaTV, refer to get rewards and much more. Here are what you can do with Vianet Mobile App and why it’s essential for Vianet customers: Easily reach out to us for query or support: - Create a ticket, view status updates and chat with our customer care team - Check your connection status to check your device status, account status, optical power and incidents Receive quick notifications from Vianet: - We notify customers using Vianet App regarding any network issues, maintenance, expiry alerts, offers and more. Download the app to stay connected with us. Get rewards: - You can easily refer using the app and get rewarded for each referral - You can use the app to claim or use your reward points. Easy Billing & Payment: - View pending or past bills - Pay your bills online - Renew your services with a press of a button Manage your account details: - Stay on top of your expiry date and package details - View your data usage - Update your contact information - Upload your necessary documents Control your service: - Control your WiFi Router settings such as changing password, monitor the devices connected to your WiFi, change your WiFi Channel and much more Manage Accounts: - Add, edit and delete multiple accounts and view multiple service status using same platform via switch user feature

Screenshots

Ncell4 screens
Vianet Nepal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ncell at 3.4 against Vianet Nepal's 1.6. Ncell also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 4%) and ratings volume (183 vs 36). Vianet Nepal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ncell holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ncell has 183 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Ncell's written reviews are positive against 4% of Vianet Nepal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ncell ships an update every 6 weeks, Vianet Nepal monthly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ncell versus Vianet Nepal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNcellVianet Nepal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (183 ratings) — better1.6 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better4.2% of reviews
Number of ratings183 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB123 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNcellVianet Communications Private Limited

Customer experience

Ncell

All ratings183 ratings
Positive57.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.7%

Vianet Nepal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive13.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative91.7%

Bugs and requests

Ncell

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • Money deducted, no service received
  • Auto renewal without cancel option
  • App logs out periodically
  • App crashes on iOS
  • Update issues (app requires update not available)
Show 21 more
  • App not loading
  • Registration process broken
  • PIN not received for login
  • App crashes when opening contact list
  • App shows sister's details
  • App not working after reinstallation
  • App not supported on iPhone 5
  • App crashes after new update
  • SMS option not working
  • Cannot purchase the same pack again
  • App not working while roaming
  • Music stops playing when app is opened
  • App not working properly after update
  • App not opening
  • Annoying popup to agree to terms
  • Chat help page doesn't load
  • App requires update version not available in App Store
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't load at all
  • Registration process is broken
  • No options to buy a plan

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add loan option in-app
  • Dark mode needed
  • Increase data volume
  • Increase time limit for data packs
  • Develop more interesting app features
Show 2 more
  • Stock market data pack needed
  • Improve UI

Vianet Nepal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ncell

No in-app purchases

None

Vianet Nepal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ncell free?
Ncell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vianet Nepal free?
Vianet Nepal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ncell or Vianet Nepal?
Ncell is rated higher. Ncell averages 3.4 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Vianet Nepal averages 1.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Ncell or Vianet Nepal have ads?
Neither Ncell nor Vianet Nepal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ncell or Vianet Nepal?
Ncell ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vianet Nepal monthly. Most recently, Ncell was updated on September 18, 2026 and Vianet Nepal on September 18, 2026.

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