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Airtel Thanks alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll mobile carrier apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Airtel Thanks: only useful if you're an Airtel customer, and loans, cards and shopping offers crowd the account features. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Airtel Thanks, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MyJio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MyJio logoMyJioPaid—NoAndroid, iOS, Web6 of 668.8
2ViVi AppPaid—NoAndroid, iOS, Web5 of 564.8
  1. MyJio logo

    1. MyJioTop pick

    Best for: Jio mobile and JioHome customers who want recharges, usage and Jio's bundled services in one app

    PaidAndroid, iOS, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtel Thanks

    Jio's app covers the same recharge, broadband and UPI jobs, with free cloud storage and live TV bundled in.

    Pros

    • Links several Jio numbers and a JioHome line to one login
    • Detailed usage statements for up to six months
    • Free cloud storage allowance through JioAICloud
    • UPI payments that also work in several countries outside India

    Cons

    • Only useful if you're a Jio customer
    • Shopping, games and finance sections make the app busy
    • Login is by OTP only, so you need the phone with the Jio number
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MyJio a good Airtel Thanks alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free cloud storage
    50 GB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Usage statements
    Up to 6 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android 5.0+, iOS 10.0+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    International UPI
    UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, France
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live TV
    1000+ channels
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    5G network
    Standalone 5G
    Checked Nov 8, 2026jio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Vi

    2. Vi App

    Best for: Vi prepaid and postpaid customers who want app-only data bonuses and fee-free bill payments

    PaidAndroid, iOS, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Airtel Thanks

    Vodafone Idea's app offers app-only extra data on some packs and charges no convenience fee on bills.

    Pros

    • Extra data on select packs when recharged through the app
    • No convenience fee on bill payments made in the app
    • UPI autopay for prepaid recharges
    • Manages multiple Vi numbers from one login

    Cons

    • Only useful if you're a Vi customer
    • Games, caller tunes and shopping sections clutter the account features
    • App-exclusive offers change often and come with conditions
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vi App a good Airtel Thanks alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Android downloads
    334 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myvi.in(opens source in a new tab)
    App-only data bonus
    Extra 2GB/5GB on select packs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myvi.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Bill payment fee
    No convenience fee
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myvi.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Autopay
    UPI autopay for prepaid
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myvi.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Vodafone Idea Limited (Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myvi.in(opens source in a new tab)

The best Airtel Thanks alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MyJio logo

Best Airtel Thanks alternative for most people

MyJio

Jio's app covers the same recharge, broadband and UPI jobs, with free cloud storage and live TV bundled in.

Vi

Best Airtel Thanks alternative for iPhone and Android

Vi App

Vodafone Idea's app offers app-only extra data on some packs and charges no convenience fee on bills.

MyJio logo

Best Airtel Thanks alternative for working in the browser

MyJio

Jio's app covers the same recharge, broadband and UPI jobs, with free cloud storage and live TV bundled in.

Airtel Thanks alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Airtel Thanks?

MyJio ranks first right now. Jio's app covers the same recharge, broadband and UPI jobs, with free cloud storage and live TV bundled in.

Airtel Thanks vs MyJio: what's the difference?

Both Airtel Thanks and MyJio are paid products. Both run on Android, iOS and Web.

Is Airtel Thanks free?

Airtel Thanks is a paid product.

Is there a free alternative to Airtel Thanks?

None of the 2 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Airtel Thanks?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Airtel Thanks?

The complaints we hear most: only useful if you're an Airtel customer; loans, cards and shopping offers crowd the account features; perks and bundled subscriptions change month to month.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Airtel Thanks, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.