Viya vs Gastronauts
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.
Gastronauts
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Turn every meal into rewards with the official loyalty app of Gastronaut Hospitality. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, enjoying sushi, or indulging in a fine dinner – earn instant cashback on every spend and use it across all our restaurants! Why You’ll Love It: • Cashback Rewards – Earn instant cashback on every bill • Valid at All Restaurants – Redeem your balance at any Gastronaut Hospitality venue • Exclusive Offers – Get early access to members-only deals, events, and promotions • Priority Reservations – Enjoy priority booking exclusive to members • Track Your Spending – Easily view your transaction history and current balance • One App, All Locations – Seamlessly integrated with all your favorite Gastronaut restaurants Whether it’s a casual outing or a special night out… every moment is more rewarding with Gastronaut Loyalty. Download now and start earning with every delicious bite!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gastronauts at weekly against Viya's every 6 weeks. Gastronauts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, Gastronauts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | Gastronauts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (353 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 353 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wasl | GASTRONAUT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES L.L.C |
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
Gastronauts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
Gastronauts
No in-app purchases
