VIVA vs Vama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIVA
This application offers a free messaging service for sharing instant messages, videos, and pictures with friends and family. It also provides various financial and telecom services, such as bill payments, money transfers, and mobile top-ups, accessible through a linked wallet.
- Instant messaging
- Multimedia sharing
- Profile personalization
- Location sharing
- Telecom services
- Bill payments
- Money transfer
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Viva Description: Viva is a cross-platform application compatible with iPhone and other Smartphone devices. At no cost anyone can become a member of Viva Network. It contains two major sections (Community and Services). The Community section contains a friendly user Messenger designed to share instant messages, Videos, pictures and other information with friends and family and Viva subscribers, it comes at no cost and requires no additional in-application purchases. It also includes a Bulk SMS and Single SMS options. The Services section implies that the user must have a Viva purchase account which could be acquired from any Viva network retail shop. Upon creating a Viva account from the Messenger section, a purchase wallet is automatically created for the user who may at his preference refill his wallet or leave it empty and simply use the Viva application as a Messenger only. At no time, Viva application will request an in-application purchase for the embedded Services. Viva Messenger features: Viva basically supports all Networks and carriers unless limitations are applied and uses the device internet connection including WiFi when available. -Auto synchronize of your phone contacts to identify Viva subscribers -Send instant messages to all your Viva subscribers contact at no cost. -Instant Translation with Voice play back. -Share multimedia -Personalize your profile with photo and status -High privacy level with Logout feature enabled -Share location -Uses push notification to instantly deliver messages. -Manage notification sounds -And many other features. Viva Services features: As mentioned, the use of these options implies that the user’s wallet is not empty For security reasons, the user will be prompted for his account password prior to each use of the below services. -Telecom Services: Buy a Voucher, DTU or Unit Transfer (To Recharge line) -Bill Payment: pay your bills through Viva -Money Transfer: Send and receive money from and into your Viva wallet to your friends and family. -Credit Transfer: Instantly transfer money from your Viva wallet to another one. -M-Payment: Generate payment code to be used on Viva POS Terminals Network. -Events: make your reservation for your preferred event via Viva. Bulk SMS (Requires a balance in Viva Wallet) Send bulk SMS to multiple recipients by setting the search criteria. Send SMS (Requires a balance in Viva Wallet) Send SMS to any of your contacts at lower cost. Transactions History: View transactions History Info Tab: -Check Your Balance. -Change Your Password. -Refill Your Viva Wallet. -Deactivate Account (deletes all user’s information in Viva network including Viva Wallet).
Vama
This app combines instant messaging with advanced Fintech capabilities. It offers a fast, reliable, and secure communication experience across multiple devices, featuring a personal assistant to help organize your day and schedule meetings.
- Instant messaging
- Multi-device sync
- Personal assistant
- Photo and video editing
- Themes and emojis
- Reliable message delivery
- Secure communication
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Explore the future of communication with Vama — a cutting-edge app that seamlessly integrates instant messaging with the latest in Fintech technology. INSTANT MESSAGING: Vama offers one of the fastest messaging experiences available. Connect instantly with friends, family, and teams through smooth, real-time conversations designed for modern life. MULTI-DEVICE SYNC: Access your chats seamlessly from smartphones, tablets, and computers simultaneously. With Vama, your conversations aren’t tied to a single device—start typing on one and finish on another without missing a beat. Your data is always at your fingertips. YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Meet your smart companion built directly into your conversations. Schedule meetings, get instant answers, plan your day, and stay ahead — all without leaving your chat. Vama’s Personal Assistant understands context, helps you prepare for important moments, and keeps your life organized in real time. It’s not just messaging — it’s intelligent communication. FUN: Express yourself with powerful photo and video editing tools, themes, and emojis that make every conversation uniquely yours. RELIABLE: Engineered for dependable delivery, even on challenging network connections. With Vama, your messages arrive promptly and reliably. SECURE: Your messages and data are protected by robust security measures designed to safeguard your personal information at every level. PRIVACY FIRST: At Vama, we take your privacy seriously. Your conversations are handled with the utmost care, and we never compromise on protecting your private information. Your trust is our priority.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VIVA at none against Vama's shown. VIVA also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Vama's advantage is ratings volume (685 vs 14) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.
VIVA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vama has 685 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VIVA's written reviews are positive against 81% of Vama's.
VIVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Vama every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | VIVA | Vama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | 4.6 (685 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 81.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 685 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telepaty Holding | VAMA INT PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
VIVA
Vama
Bugs and requests
VIVA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Vama
Reported bugs
2 issues- Payment feature not working
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
2 requests- Add payment feature
- Improve app functionality
In-app purchases
VIVA
No in-app purchases
Vama
No in-app purchases








