Viya vs Pinit
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.
Pinit
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Pinit is your personal location journal. Save places that matter to you, share them with friends, and discover spots worth visiting — all in one place. Whether it's a restaurant you want to remember, a hidden rooftop you stumbled across, or a neighbourhood café that became your regular — Pinit helps you capture it before you forget it. SAVE PLACES INSTANTLY Tap once to pin any location. Search for a place, pick from nearby suggestions, or drop a pin manually. Add photos, notes, and categories to make every pin yours. SHARE WHAT YOU FIND Send any pin directly to a friend via a link. They land straight on the location — no app required to view it. If they want to save it too, they can. DISCOVER RECOMMENDED SPOTS Pins shared with you appear in your Recommended tab. Browse what others have found, save the ones you like, and build your collection. GET DIRECTIONS One tap from any saved location opens Google Maps with directions ready to go. ORGANISED YOUR WAY Group pins by category — food, cafés, viewpoints, hotels, or anything you create. Browse by country. Find exactly what you saved, whenever you need it. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY DISCOVERY Pinit isn't just for travel. It's for the places you find in your own city — the spots you'd send to a friend, the restaurants you actually want to go back to, the places worth remembering. Start pinning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinit at every 6 days against Viya's 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, Pinit every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viya | Pinit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (354 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 354 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wasl | Humayd Mohamed |
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
Pinit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viya
No in-app purchases
Pinit
No in-app purchases








