Nepal, July 9 -- Following the ubiquity of smartphones in Nepal, many local and international developers alike have developed apps with a distinct Nepali user-base in mind. In the past, Nepali apps like Nepali Loadshedding App and HamroPatro-simple but informational-were the extent of Nepali apps, but now in 2019, the scope of these apps have improved and have moved more towards offering better service rather than just being information-driven.

Today, with their phones, Nepali users have access to eBanking services from many local banks, digital wallets and shopping. They even have access to bike-taxi services. And while there aren't a lot of Nepali apps on the Google Play Store, as most apps are companion apps for banks and local servic...