Comparison

VIVA vs Vama

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Multimedia sharing
  • Profile personalization
  • Location sharing
  • Telecom services
  • Bill payments
  • Money transfer
Features
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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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Multi-device sync
  • Personal assistant
  • Photo and video editing
  • Themes and emojis
  • Reliable message delivery
  • Secure communication
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VIVA4 screens
Vama4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Vama every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VIVA versus Vama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVAVama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (685 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14685 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB200 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelepaty HoldingVAMA INT PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

VIVA

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vama

All ratings685 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

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

None

VIVA

No in-app purchases

None

Vama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIVA free?
VIVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vama free?
Vama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VIVA or Vama?
VIVA is rated higher. VIVA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Vama averages 4.6 from 685 ratings.
Do VIVA or Vama have ads?
Vama shows ads; VIVA does not.
Which is updated more often, VIVA or Vama?
VIVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vama every 8 days. Most recently, VIVA was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vama on October 10, 2026.

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