Viya vs adv+
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.
adv+
Access select gyms, beaches, and leisure clubs with flexible membership options. Pay only for the clubs you need and enjoy exclusive discounts on lifestyle and wellness services. Save money with smart spending offers across the UAE.
- Customizable club access
- Pay-as-you-go for other clubs
- Exclusive discounts and offers
- Referral rewards program
- Smart spending on leisure
- Access to 80+ clubs
- Over 130 offers available
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adv+ Lifestyle Membership Unlock access to select gyms, beaches, and leisure clubs with adv+. Enjoy the flexibility to only pay for the clubs you need. Key Features: Customizable Club Access: Choose your favorite clubs for unlimited access. For other clubs, pay-as-you-go on the day. Exclusive Discounts & Offers: Use any deal at any club, regardless of your selected clubs. Referral Rewards: Love your adv+ membership? Refer a friend and choose a reward from our selection. Smart Spending: Save money with exclusive adv+ offers on leisure, lifestyle, and wellness. 80+ Clubs: Enjoy quality time with options for workouts, poolside relaxation, or family outings. 130+ Offers: Access a wide range of offers, including wellness, F&B, party planning, dental care, and more. Corporate Wellness: Enhance your corporate offering with our tailored wellness programs. Stop Spending More Than You Need To Join adv+ today and start saving with our exclusive offers on leisure, lifestyle, and wellness across UAE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Viya at 4.6 against adv+'s 1.0. Viya also leads on ratings volume (348 vs 1). adv+'s advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 348 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Viya's written reviews are positive against 57% of adv+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Viya ships an update every 6 weeks, adv+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | adv+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (348 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 348 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wasl | PARASOL LOYALTY CARD SERVICES L.L.C |
Customer experience
Viya
adv+
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
adv+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
adv+
No in-app purchases
