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MyJio alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave MyJio: only useful if you're a Jio customer, and shopping, games and finance sections make the app busy. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MyJio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Airtel Thanks currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AiAirtel ThanksPaid—NoAndroid, iOS, Web6 of 668.8
2ViVi AppPaid—NoAndroid, iOS, Web5 of 564.8
3PhonePe logoPhonePeFree—NoAndroid, iOS4 of 454.4
  1. Ai

    1. Airtel ThanksTop pick

    Best for: Airtel customers who want recharges, bills, UPI and bundled OTT perks for all connections in one app

    PaidAndroid, iOS, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from MyJio

    Airtel's app handles mobile, Wi-Fi, DTH and FASTag together and bundles claimable OTT subscriptions.

    Pros

    • Manages mobile, Wi-Fi, DTH and FASTag connections under one login
    • Bundled streaming subscriptions and perks can be claimed in the app
    • Built-in spam call identification and missed-call alerts
    • Bill payments, UPI and a payments bank account in the same app

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Airtel Thanks Compare with MyJioDetails and reviews
    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 Airtel Thanks a good MyJio alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    UPI payments
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Bundled OTT
    Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Spam call blocking
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Savings account
    Airtel Payments Bank, zero balance
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Support
    24x7 in-app chat
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(opens source in a new tab)
    5G
    Works with existing 4G SIM
    Checked Nov 8, 2026airtel.in(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 MyJio

    Vi's app gives extra data on select packs recharged in the app 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
    Visit Vi App Compare with MyJioDetails and reviews
    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 MyJio 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)
  3. PhonePe logo

    3. PhonePe

    Best for: People in India who want UPI, bills, recharges and investments in one app

    FreeAndroid, iOS

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from MyJio

    Recharges Jio, Airtel and Vi prepaid numbers and pays postpaid bills from one UPI app, so you don't need the carrier's own app.

    Pros

    • Accepted almost everywhere in India
    • Bills, recharges, FASTag and travel booking in the same app
    • UPI Lite, RuPay credit cards and credit lines on UPI
    • UPI payments at select merchants abroad

    Cons

    • Busy app with many offers for loans, insurance and investments
    • Requires an Indian bank account and mobile number
    • International UPI works only in a handful of countries
    Visit PhonePe Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 PhonePe a good MyJio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Registered users
    About 73 crore
    Checked Nov 4, 2026phonepe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Merchants
    Over 5 crore
    Checked Nov 4, 2026phonepe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    International
    Singapore, UAE, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Mauritius
    Checked Nov 8, 2026phonepe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit on UPI
    RuPay credit cards and credit lines
    Checked Nov 8, 2026phonepe.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MyJio alternative for…

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

Ai

Best MyJio alternative for most people

Airtel Thanks

Airtel's app handles mobile, Wi-Fi, DTH and FASTag together and bundles claimable OTT subscriptions.

PhonePe logo

Best MyJio alternative for a free option

PhonePe

Recharges Jio, Airtel and Vi prepaid numbers and pays postpaid bills from one UPI app, so you don't need the carrier's own app.

Vi

Best MyJio alternative for iPhone and Android

Vi App

Vi's app gives extra data on select packs recharged in the app and charges no convenience fee on bills.

Ai

Best MyJio alternative for working in the browser

Airtel Thanks

Airtel's app handles mobile, Wi-Fi, DTH and FASTag together and bundles claimable OTT subscriptions.

MyJio alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MyJio?

Airtel Thanks ranks first right now. Airtel's app handles mobile, Wi-Fi, DTH and FASTag together and bundles claimable OTT subscriptions. Vi App and PhonePe follow it in our ranking.

MyJio vs Airtel Thanks: what's the difference?

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

Is MyJio free?

MyJio is a paid product.

Is there a free alternative to MyJio?

Yes. PhonePe (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MyJio?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from MyJio?

The complaints we hear most: 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 is this list ranked?

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