Viya vs Mandir Abu Dhabi
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.
Mandir Abu Dhabi
Explore the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi with the official app. Seamlessly book temple visits, special events, and community programs to enhance your experience.
- Temple visit booking
- Special event registration
- Community program access
- Visit enhancement
- Official information source
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Discover the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi with our official app. Designed to enhance your visit, this app offers seamless booking for temple visits, special events, and community programs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Viya at 4.6 against Mandir Abu Dhabi's 2.4. Viya also leads on ratings volume (356 vs 16) and review sentiment (30% vs 15%). Mandir Abu Dhabi's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viya has 356 ratings behind it against 16, 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 15% of Mandir Abu Dhabi's.
Viya ships an update every 6 weeks, Mandir Abu Dhabi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | Mandir Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (356 ratings) — better | 2.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews — better | 14.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 356 — better | 16 |
| 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, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wasl | Qode Limited |
Customer experience
Viya
Mandir Abu Dhabi
User reviews
Viya
From 356 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Great discounts
- 💰 Loyalty program beneficial
- ⛳ Good golf offers
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🌟 Amazing experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 OTP not received
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Registration issues
- 🐛 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Unresponsive support
Mandir Abu Dhabi
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy and simple registration process
- 👍 Good overall experience
- 👍 Aligned with UAE’s Digital Strategy
Room to improve
- 😞 App not working/crashing/loading
- 😞 Frustrating OTP issues
- 😞 Complex and lengthy registration process
- 😞 Poor user experience
- 😞 Security checks are inefficient and intrusive
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
Mandir Abu Dhabi
Reported bugs
8 issues- OTP invalid after multiple attempts
- App not working/crashing/loading
- App not taking passport details
- Details mismatch error during booking
- Barcode not working
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- App doesn't open
- Rescheduled visit error
- App doesn't accept email
Requested features
7 requests- Add ID card scan option using mobile camera
- Option to save/add family members for quicker registration
- Allow registration from website
- Provide baskets for personal items during security check
- Improve entry management due to heavy rush
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- Allow water bottles inside
- Make app work for iOS users
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
Mandir Abu Dhabi
No in-app purchases
