Daily News.Com: TOP TEN NEPALI ANDROID APPS

he Smartphone market in Nepal is really on the boom, and with the increasing number of users, applications specially designed for the Nepali users are found abundant. The Android system developed by Google is not away from making apps targeted towards the increasing Android phone users here. So, what are the most useful and downloaded apps? Here we have a list of the top ten ranked Nepali apps from the Google Play! 1. Nepali Patro Downloads: 1 lakh+, Rating: 4.7/5 Developed by: www.nepalipatro.com.np It’s a really must need app for each and every Nepali. The Nepali Patro brings the calendar that shapes your day from the wall in your room to your hands. And yes, it has all the features that a normal wall calendar has, with additional facilities and interactive menus.

2. Nepal Load Shedding Schedule Downloads: 1 lakh+, Rating: 4.6/5 Developed by: Chandra/Eliza Shrestha We know, Nepal is not going to get rid of the electricity shortage anytime soon, and with the nearly monthly changes of schedules of Load Shedding (perhaps the most popular word in Nepali society these days), this app frees you with the hassle of forgetting and updating the schedules. The easy to view widget brings you the schedule of your group. Enter the app and you will see all the groups, and even provides you with an LED torch. And yes, the updating is pretty easy too. With good interface and great information, its one must have.

3. Radio Nepali Downloads: 1 lakh+, Rating : 4.5/5 Developed by: Sachin Shakya Get over 80 Nepali radio stations operating on your android device. The real alternative to the old school huge radio sets.

4. My Nepal – Nepali FM Downloads: 50 thousands+, Rating: 4.6/5

Developed by: Deepak Dhakal

Get everything popular in Nepal, from audio, video, Nepali FM, jokes, audio stories, daily horoscope, interviews and also your favorite Nepali TV Series in a single app.

5. Nepali Flag Live Wall Paper Downloads: 10 thousands+, Rating: 4.8/5

Developed by: APP4JOY

For all you Nepali flag lovers out there, this is the wallpaper available on Google Play you cannot afford to miss. Get the Nepali flag soaring in the wind right on your home screen.

6. Nepali Zonal Maps Downloads: 10 thousands+, Rating : 4.0/5

Developed by: Sanjaal Corps

Ever felt embarrassed not knowing the zones and districts of your own country. I have, and here’s something that I wished to have at my disposal all the time. This app brings you the maps showing the zones and districts of Nepal, and it’s zoomable.

7. News of Nepal Downloads: 10 thousand+, Rating: 4.4/5

Developed by: Gundruk Apps

Get all the news from Nepal, with easy access to Ekantipur, Himalayan Times, Nepal News and the BBC Nepali service in one simple and user friendly app.

8. Nepal Bhasa Dictionary Downloads: 10 thousands+, Rating: 4.5/5 Developed by: NP Im personally a huge fan of the Newari language, or the Nepal bhasa, and have wanted to learn it. Haven’t had the luck, but here’s one app that will help you get your shackles off and try some hands at the Newari Language. Easily convert English to Nepal Bhasa with this simple app.

9. nLocate Downloads: 10 thousands+, Rating: 4.3/5

Developed by: NEPWAYS

Find places around you, see the details and get the route to reach there. A must have app for those who like a bit of exploration. From ATMs to Government Offices, it has everyplace you need right at your palms.

10. Taxi Fares Nepal Downloads: 10 thousand+, Rating: 4.4/5

Developed by: APPI KALI

Always feel cheated by a taxi. Taxi Fares app will provide you with the distance and taxi rates between two places in Kathmandu. I’m surely going to try this app the next time I am in a taxi.