NMBM vs JASA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NMBM
This utility app allows registered customers of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to manage their accounts, purchase prepaid electricity, and report incidents. Residents can also submit feedback on development plans and request statements.
- Pre-paid electricity purchases
- Account payments
- Balance enquiries
- Meter readings
- Report incidents
- IDP input
- Statement requests
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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality - citizen self help application developed by Compumade (Pty) Ltd. This application offers a convenient easy to use platform for registered NMBM IVR customers. To register contact 041 506 5555 to speak to an agent who will provide you with the necessary forms and information. The current features that are available are: -Pre-paid electricity purchases -Account payments -Balance enquiries -Meter readings (allows clients to enter their own accurate readings) -Statement requests -Signup -Pin reset -Report incidents (Assist NMBM by identifying incidents around the metro) -IDP input (Integrated Development Plan - Residents are able to submit comments that will assist in the future development and improvement program) -Customer survey -Housing -Report fraud and crime If you encounter any errors, please contact NMBM on 041 506 5555 and an agent will assist you.
JASA
Control home appliances remotely from anywhere with this app. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers a quick and straightforward connection process to your smart devices.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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JASA Smart Home,Cool,Warm & Collected1. Remote control: control home appliances anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one app3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JASA at 5.0 against NMBM's 1.0. JASA also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 5%). NMBM's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
JASA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of NMBM's written reviews are positive against 33% of JASA's.
NMBM ships an update monthly, JASA every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on July 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NMBM | JASA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Compumade | JA SA IMPORT AND EXPORT CC |
Customer experience
NMBM
JASA
In-app purchases
NMBM
No in-app purchases
JASA
No in-app purchases
