Grassroots Innovation: Nepali Journalist Roshan Shrestha Builds 2025's Most Trusted 5-Star App

What began as a personal mission by a young journalist from rural Sindhupalchok has now turned into one of Nepal's most remarkable digital success stories. The Roshan Shrestha App, launched on February 23, 2025, has quickly established itself as Nepal's top-rated mobile application, maintaining a rare 5-star rating with more than 11,300 reviews on Google Play. Within months of its release, the app surpassed 100,000 downloads, drawing recognition not only across Nepal but also in dozens of countries worldwide.

A Journalist's Vision Born in a Village
The app's creator, Roshan Shrestha, grew up in Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok, in a farming family where access to information and digital resources was extremely limited. As he built his career as an investigative journalist and founded the independent news platform Khoj Samachar, Shrestha saw first-hand how millions of Nepalis continued to struggle with misinformation, poor access to verified news, and limited digital literacy.

Determined to address these challenges, he designed an application that would serve everyday people - not with advertisements and commercial clutter, but with reliable, practical, and free digital services.

Why It Became a 5-Star App
The Roshan Shrestha App has managed to retain its perfect rating for several clear reasons:

Trust and Reliability - All news content comes from verified sources, including Khoj Samachar, ensuring that users access information they can depend on.

Everyday Tools in One Place - A full Nepali calendar with BS-AD conversion, visa verification guides, weather updates, gold and silver price tracking, VAT/EMI calculators, and festival information.

Digital Learning for All - Step-by-step guides for Facebook recovery, YouTube monetization, SEO tips, and website-building help users - especially beginners - navigate the online world.

Ad-Free Simplicity - Unlike most apps, it is completely free and free of advertisements, which has built strong loyalty among users.

In addition, the app integrates RoshanGPT, an AI assistant that answers questions on visas, SEO, social media, and digital services. Reviews on Google Play consistently describe the app as "the first Nepali app that actually solves problems" and "a tool every Nepali household should have."

*International Milestones*
By June 19, 2025, analytics from Similarweb and Appfigures confirmed that the Roshan Shrestha App had already achieved global recognition. On that date, it ranked #1 in seven countries across the News and Magazines & Newspapers categories, including:

Nepal (Android & iOS)
UAE (iOS)
Qatar (iOS)
Bahrain (iOS)
Japan (iOS)
Macao (iOS)
South Korea (iOS)

Beyond these top positions, the app entered the Top 10 in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Kuwait, Oman, Portugal, and Hong Kong, while also placing in the Top 100 in more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Recognition at Home and Abroad
The rapid rise of the Roshan Shrestha App has not gone unnoticed. Nepali policymakers and digital experts have praised it as a grassroots innovation - a tool built outside Kathmandu that has shown global competitiveness. Its visa-check feature, in particular, has been widely recognized as a contribution to safe migration for Nepali youths seeking opportunities abroad.

Meanwhile, international analysts have described the app as "a case study in how journalism, public service, and technology can merge into one platform."

A Symbol of Digital Empowerment
More than just a technical achievement, the story of the Roshan Shrestha App is a story of empowerment. It proves that innovation can emerge from a village in Sindhupalchok and still compete on the global stage. For thousands of users across Nepal and the diaspora, the app has become a daily companion - guiding, informing, and empowering them with tools that make life simpler.

As of today, with 11,300+ user reviews and a flawless 5-star record, the app continues to stand as Nepal's most trusted digital platform in 2025.

Proofs / Sources

Google Play Store (App Rating & Downloads)
Official Google Play Store listing confirms 5-star rating, 11,300+ reviews, and 100,000+ downloads.
🔗 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roshan.shrestha.roshan

International Ranking (Similarweb & Appfigures Data)
Khoj Samachar English (June 19, 2025) reported the app ranked #1 in seven countries and entered Top 10/100 globally.
🔗 https://english.khojsamachar.com/roshan-shrestha-app-rank1/

Recognition from Policymakers & Experts
Nepali MP Gyanendra Shahi publicly praised the app's impact and downloads.
🔗 https://chautaripostonline.com/2025/06/84418/

International Analysts' Statement
Pressenza described the app as a case study in youth-driven journalism, tech, and public service.
🔗 https://www.pressenza.com/2025/07/roshan-shrestha-and-the-rise-of-youth-centric-journalism-in-nepal/

App Launch Details & Features
Official launch article highlights ad-free design, Nepali calendar, visa verification, RoshanGPT AI assistant, SEO/digital learning tools.
🔗 https://roshanstha.com/roshan-shrestha-app-launch/

Khoj Samachar
Pepsicola-32, Kathmandu
Postal Code: 44600
Nepal

Phone: +977-9851320749
Email: info@khojsamachar.com
Website: https://khojsamachar.com

Press Contact:
Roshan Shrestha (Founder & Editor-in-Chief)

Khoj Samachar is Nepal's fastest-growing independent digital media platform, founded in 2021. Based in Kathmandu, it delivers fact-based news, investigative reports, and digital stories in both Nepali and English. Known for fearless journalism and verified reporting, Khoj Samachar has become a trusted source for readers in Nepal and the global Nepali diaspora.

By publishing breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, economy, technology, and social issues, Khoj Samachar promotes accountability, transparency, and digital literacy. Its mission is to empower citizens with credible information and bridge Nepal's stories to the world.

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