Viya vs Makyee
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.
Makyee
This platform streamlines real estate transactions globally using advanced fintech solutions for enhanced efficiency and transparency. It offers a user-friendly digital experience for buying and selling properties, with a focus on secure transactions and trusted expertise.
- Fintech-driven real estate platform
- Streamlined property transactions
- Enhanced efficiency and transparency
- Secure online payment systems
- Virtual tours and detailed listings
- Global property engagement
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MAKYE Real Estate Brokerage LLC is an innovative fintech-driven company transforming the real estate industry with advanced technology and solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge fintech tools, we enhance efficiency, transparency, and the overall user experience in property transactions. Our user-friendly digital platform streamlines the buying and selling process on a global scale. Transforming Real Estate Transactions Our advanced fintech-enabled platform simplifies real estate transactions, making them more efficient and cost-effective for all parties involved. Makyee leverages innovative technology to streamline real estate transactions, demonstrating expertise and fostering long-term client relationships. Secure Transactions with Fintech Solutions At Makyee, data security and customer trust are our top priorities. By utilizing state-of-the-art fintech security measures, we ensure that all transactions are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with legal standards, giving our clients peace of mind and eliminating concerns about data security. Trusted Expertise With extensive experience in property auctions, Makyee has earned a reputation as an industry leader, gaining the trust and loyalty of clients worldwide. Global Real Estate Empowerment Makyee’s powerful, fintech-backed platform enables users around the world to seamlessly engage in property transactions. Focused on prime locations in the UAE, our platform offers efficient, transparent, and customized buying and selling experiences that meet the diverse needs of our clients. Sell Properties with Confidence Our intuitive platform allows verified sellers to list properties with ease. Buyers enjoy a rich experience, featuring detailed property descriptions, high-quality images, virtual tours, and secure fintech-supported online payment systems. By prioritizing transparency and compliance, we foster a trustworthy environment, ensuring smooth and hassle-free real estate transactions.
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Verdict
Viya and Makyee both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Makyee's written reviews are positive against 30% of Viya's. Makyee also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Viya's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 6). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Viya against 4.5 for Makyee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viya has 354 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Viya's written reviews are positive against 100% of Makyee's.
Viya ships an update every 6 weeks, Makyee fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | Makyee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (354 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wasl | MAKYEE Real Estate Brokerage L.L.C |
Customer experience
Viya
Makyee
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
Makyee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
Makyee
No in-app purchases
