Viya vs ISTEELBOX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ISTEELBOX
Rent portable power banks from smart stations conveniently located across the UAE. The app features a modern interface for quick rentals and returns, ensuring you always have power on the go. Secure cashless payments are accepted via various methods.
- Instant power bank rental
- Modern and intuitive app interface
- Widespread station network across UAE
- Secure cashless payments
- Multiple payment options
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ISTEELBOX – UAE’s Smart Power Bank Rental Network Introducing the new and improved ISTEELBOX app — redesigned with a modern UI to make renting and returning power banks faster, easier, and smoother than ever. Never run out of battery on the move. With ISTEELBOX, you can instantly rent a portable power bank from any of our smart stations located across malls, cinemas, hospitals, hotels, gyms, and other major destinations in the UAE. Key Features Instant Charging Access Rent a power bank in seconds and keep your devices powered wherever you are. New Modern App Interface Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience for locating, renting, and returning power banks. Widespread UAE Coverage Find stations at top locations such as Dubai Mall, hospitals, hotels, airports, universities, and public venues across the UAE. Secure Cashless Payments Pay safely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any debit/credit card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISTEELBOX at 60% against Viya's 30%. ISTEELBOX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Viya's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 1). 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.
ISTEELBOX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viya has 348 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Viya's written reviews are positive against 60% of ISTEELBOX's.
Viya ships an update every 6 weeks, ISTEELBOX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | ISTEELBOX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (348 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 348 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wasl | ISTEEL BOX ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES RENTAL |
Customer experience
Viya
ISTEELBOX
Bugs and 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
ISTEELBOX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
ISTEELBOX
No in-app purchases
