Catch vs Viya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catch
Earn rewards by spotting and 'catching' ads on digital screens in Dubai. Discover new brands and redeem your earnings through various winning opportunities.
- Catch ads on digital screens
- Earn instant rewards
- Collect ads from same brand for bigger prizes
- Enter prize draws
- Explore available rewards
- Set reminders for rewards
- Track catches and rewards in wallet
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Catch ads with your smartphone across advertising screens in these Dubai communities to earn rewards: - Jumeriah Beach Residence - The Palm - Dubai Marina - Dubai Hills - Greens & Views - DIFC Gate - MBZ South - JLT (coming soon) - Business Bay (coming soon) - Dubai Creek (coming soon) - Downtown (coming soon) ——————————————————————————————— There are 3 ways to earn Catch rewards: ——————————————————————————————— INSTANT WIN Swipe down to catch an ad with an instant reward straight into your wallet to win. Simple. COLLECT TO WIN Catch an ad from the same brand three times to win a reward. It’s worth it, these prizes are bigger in value than an instant win. CHANCE TO WIN An opportunity to win big. Every time you catch an ad from a brand, you will get an extra entry into a huge prize draw. The winning catch is chosen at random. ————————————— How it Works ————————————— Step 1: Spot an ad on one of over 1,000 catch-enabled advertising screens in Dubai. Step 2: Open the app & tap the Catch button to reveal the ad on your phone, then swipe down to Catch. Once you swipe, you will see more information about the ad, so you can learn more, and earn your reward. Step 3: Go to your wallet to find out how to redeem your reward. ————————————— Features ————————————— EXPLORE Browse the current rewards you can Catch today in Dubai, and discover where to Catch them. REMIND ME TO CATCH Seen a reward you love? Tap the “Remind me to Catch” button and get a notification when you’re close to a screen you can catch it from. WALLET Keep track of all your catches and rewards in one place, ready for you to enjoy. Catch is free: No sign-up fees, membership, or hidden in-app purchases.
Viya
Discover exclusive rewards and experiences across Dubai's top restaurants, leisure destinations, and golf courses. Access a world of offers at cafes, gyms, spas, pools, and private beaches, all within a free-to-download app.
- Lifestyle rewards
- Exclusive offers
- Restaurants and cafes
- Leisure destinations
- Golf courses
- Gyms, spas, pools, beaches
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Viya is Dubai’s lifestyle rewards app, offering residents and visitor’s rewards and experiences across leading restaurants, leisure destinations and golf courses. The Viya app is free to download and provides exclusive access to offers at various locations across Dubai. From restaurants and cafes, to gyms, spas, golf courses, pools and private beaches; Viya provides access to the good life in Dubai. The Viya lifestyle rewards app is part of Wasl Hospitality and Leisure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Viya at 4.6 against Catch's 1.0. Viya also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (346 vs 1). Catch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Viya holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viya has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Catch's written reviews are positive against 30% of Viya's.
Catch ships an update monthly, Viya every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catch | Viya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (346 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 29.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 346 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catch Technologies LLC | Wasl |
Customer experience
Catch
Viya
Bugs and requests
Catch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Viya
Reported bugs
30 issues- OTP not received via SMS
- OTP not received via email
- App crashes
- App not working
- Registration not possible
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- Login issues
- Spouse pass not working
- Voucher not working
- Payment methods cancel payments
- Unable to connect phone
- Booking system errors
- Cannot change junior golfer status
- Cannot log in
- Verification code never sent
- Passcode won't work
- Endless loop of OTPs
- App requires constant updates
- New version asks for details again
- New version doesn't work
- Invalid mobile number error
- Cannot update info because of OTP code
- Visa card not accepted for payment
- Setting up profile is challenging
- OTP email not received
- OTP doesn't come through
- Blocked from trying features
- Foreign phone numbers not accepted
- Mobile verification code does not work
- Delete account button doesn't work
- OTP arrives hours too late
Requested features
20 requests- Allow spouse pass to work
- Fix OTP issues for registration and login
- Improve customer service responsiveness
- Provide clear and transparent information
- Allow refunds for unused passes
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- Extend points expiry
- Improve venue selection
- Add search function to main page
- Fix booking system errors
- Allow cancellation or changes to bookings
- Add dark mode
- Make delete account button functional
- Allow use of foreign phone numbers for registration
- Improve app usability and navigation
- Fix issues with changing junior golfer status
- Allow easier login with different numbers
- Bring back removed restaurant offers
- Improve payment processing
- Allow updating personal details without OTP issues
- Test app updates more comprehensively
In-app purchases
Catch
No in-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
