Comparison

LaoKYC vs 3 Grab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LaoKYC

Easily register your SIM card for mobile operators in Lao PDR from home. This app simplifies the legal requirement for SIM registration, allowing you to complete the process in three secure steps using OTP verification and document uploads. Avoid visiting service centers and keep your number safe.

Highlights
  • Self-registration for SIM cards
  • Supports major Lao mobile operators
  • OTP verification for security
  • Document photo guidance
  • Application status check
  • Works on Wi-Fi and mobile data
Features
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Simcard registration is required by law and regulations of Lao PDR. All prepaid, postpaid, netsim must register our simcard with service provider or mobile operator. Customer can register at counter service by filling out forms and make copy of your supporting documents. Customer can also visit outlets to register your simcard using 3Grab outlet applications. In addition to register your simcard at the service center outlets where you have to physically visit, now customer can perform simcard self-registrations at home or anywhere for yourself or your family members. LaoKYC allow users to easily register simcard with service providers such as LTC, Unitel, ETL, TPLus, Plannet, LaoSAT, SKYTEL for all prepaid, postpaid, and netsim. It's simply 3 steps processes. It's safe and secure with OTP to verify your number before registering. Register your number today and never lost your number again. Stay home stay safe. 3 Easy steps 1. Log-in LaoKYC and proceed to 3Grab service 2. Verify your number with OTP, take photos of your supporting document, and fillout your application 3. Review and submit your application. You'll receive SMS Notification from your service provider of the result after they KYC complete. Features: - Works over Wifi, 3G, 4G network - Log-in with OTP for OpenID - SMS OTP confirmation of your simcard ownership - can register for your friend and family with SMS OTP confirming ownership - Automatic detection of your ISDN after confirmation - On screen guideline on how to take correct photos of your supporting document - review your information before submitting application - Check your KYC status by dialing *1021#

About

3 Grab

This app allows dealers to register SIM cards online for Lao PDR, fulfilling regulatory obligations. It offers a digital alternative to paper-based registrations, saving time and costs. Users can select mobile operators, upload documents, and track registration status.

Highlights
  • Online SIM card registration
  • Supports all mobile operators
  • Digital alternative to paper
  • Secure login
  • SMS notifications for status
  • Review and edit before submission
Features
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3Grab is online Simcard registrations for Lao PDR. Dealers can download and register your subscriber Simcard online, anywhere, anytime to fulfill regulatory obligation and compliance with law. Simple 3 steps to register your customer with their mobile operators 1. Log-in and select mobile operator 2. Take photos of supporting documents, fill out registrant information 3. Review, submit, then your customer will receive SMS notification of approve/reject within 5-7 days For VDO dem please visit https://simreg.gov.la/Dealer Features: - alternative channel to paper based registrations; safe cost of your printing, mailing, time, with no hassle to be in the line to register your customer with mobile operators - Can select all available mobile operator to register your customer - secure log-in - support registrations of prepaid, postpaid, netsim for all packages and mobile operators - SMS Notification shall be sent from mobile operator for the KYC result - Can review and edit before submit application - Customer can check their result by dealing #1021* for all operators

Screenshots

LaoKYC3 screens
3 Grab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3 Grab at 5.0 against LaoKYC's 2.5. LaoKYC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3 Grab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaoKYC has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaoKYC ships an update every 5 weeks, 3 Grab every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LaoKYC versus 3 Grab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaoKYC3 Grab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSB Lab 856 Co., LtdMinistry Of Post And Telecommunications of Lao PDR

Customer experience

LaoKYC

All ratings24 ratings
Positive29.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

3 Grab

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

LaoKYC

No in-app purchases

None

3 Grab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaoKYC free?
LaoKYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3 Grab free?
3 Grab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaoKYC or 3 Grab?
3 Grab is rated higher. LaoKYC averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while 3 Grab averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LaoKYC or 3 Grab have ads?
Neither LaoKYC nor 3 Grab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaoKYC or 3 Grab?
LaoKYC ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3 Grab every 7 months. Most recently, LaoKYC was updated on October 21, 2026 and 3 Grab on October 24, 2026.

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