Do your apps work in Vietnam? WhatsApp, Grab, Maps & more
Vietnam has no China-style firewall — almost every app works over mobile data. A few need a local phone number for OTP. Tap an app for the details.
| Works normally over mobile data and Wi-Fi, including voice and video calls. | ||
| Messaging and calls work over data. WeChat Pay still needs a Chinese bank card — it is not tied to Vietnam. | ||
| KakaoTalk | Works normally over data — messages, KakaoTalk voice/video calls and Pay-to-Korea all function. | |
| LINE | Works normally over data, including LINE voice and video calls and stickers. | |
| Telegram | Works over data. If it ever lags on one network, Wi-Fi or a VPN restores it. | |
| Viber | Works over data for chat and Viber-to-Viber calls. | |
| Signal | Works over data for encrypted chat and calls. | |
| Facebook Messenger | Works over data, including Messenger voice and video calls. | |
| Zalo | Vietnam’s own app — used by hotels, drivers and shops. Sign-up needs a phone number that can receive an SMS code. | |
| iMessage | Works over data between Apple devices; SMS fallback needs a number. | |
| Google Maps | Full coverage in Vietnam — driving, walking, transit and Grab pickup points all work. | |
| Yandex Maps | Works over data; Google Maps generally has richer local data in Vietnam. | |
| Baidu Maps | Works over data but its Vietnam coverage is thin — Google Maps is more reliable here. | |
| Apple Maps | Works over data; coverage is decent in cities, Google Maps is stronger for local businesses. | |
| Grab | The main ride & food app in Vietnam. Sign-up and driver call-backs need a phone number that can receive SMS/calls. | |
| Gojek | Rides and food; needs a phone number for OTP sign-in. | |
| Be | Vietnamese ride app; needs a local number for the OTP. | |
| ShopeeFood | Food delivery; account and delivery-driver calls need a phone number. | |
| YouTube | Works normally over data. | |
| Netflix | Works over data; the Vietnam catalogue differs from your home region. | |
| Spotify | Works over data and is available in Vietnam. | |
| TikTok | Works normally over data. | |
| Works normally over data. | ||
| Works over data for browsing, posting and Messenger. | ||
| Zoom | Works over data for meetings; 5GB/day handles regular video calls. | |
| Google Meet | Works over data for video meetings. | |
| FaceTime | Works over data between Apple devices. | |
| Skype | App-to-app calls work over data. | |
| Google Translate | Works over data; download the Vietnamese pack for offline use too. | |
| Uber | Uber does not operate in Vietnam — use Grab, Be or Gojek instead. |
Get online in Vietnam
5GB/day from $8, direct from an authorized Viettel & Vinaphone dealer. Need OTP for Grab, Zalo or banking? The Vinaphone plan gives you a real +84 number.