What actually lives inside the Zupee app on day one — format tiles, wallet, refer, KYC, and the contest card — read in order of how a new player meets them.
By the Zupee editorial desk · Last reviewed 28 July 2026
The Zupee app is the only place the operator runs its skill formats from. There is no desktop or web version; everything in this guide describes what a fresh player meets on first launch. The desk reads the app on a quiet Tuesday each week and updates this reference when a tab moves or a feature ships.
The Zupee app is a real-money skill gaming client for Ludo and fantasy formats that is licensed in the Indian states where skill gaming is permitted. It is not a casino, not a betting exchange and not a forex app. The skill framing matters: every format inside the app is built around player judgement, not chance.
Operator facts the desk verifies
Operator: Zupee (NMZ Technologies Private Limited, commonly listed in public filings).
Platform: Android and iOS native apps only. No desktop client.
Real-money frame: yes, with state-wise restrictions explained in the eligibility guide.
First-run walkthrough
On the first launch, the app asks for a mobile number, an OTP, and a few profile details. The desk suggests readers complete KYC before their first deposit — the in-app KYC flow takes a few minutes and unblocks withdrawals immediately.
First-run home. A first-run home with format tiles in a single scroll. The wallet chip sits in the top-right and notifications in the top-left.
Enter mobile number. Wait for OTP. Confirm.
Set a display name. Pick a language preference (English is default; Hindi available).
Open Profile → KYC. Add PAN and a working bank account.
Pick a format tile (Ludo tournaments, fantasy cricket, or a quick contest card).
Use a small first deposit to test the deposit-to-contest round-trip before going bigger.
Format tiles explained
The home screen surfaces the format tiles in priority order. Each tile is a separate format with its own rules. Three to know on day one:
Ludo tournaments. Pool-based matches against other players. Pool, Strike and Classic variants are the most common.
Fantasy cricket. Pick a playing XI within a budget. Captain gets 2× points, vice-captain 1.5×.
Every format has a dedicated rules sheet inside the app. The desk recommends opening it before paying entry. See the how-to-play reference for a fuller explainer.
Wallet, KYC and bonus inside the app
The wallet chip in the top-right opens three tabs: Add cash, winnings and bonus. Bonus funds are non-withdrawable; they unlock as you play. The wallet is also where KYC documents are uploaded. The wallet-KYC reference walks through the verification flow in detail.
Daily contests and timing
Contests open on the operator schedule. Big cricket matches open contests hours before the toss; Ludo formats run on rolling windows. The home screen sorts contests by start time.
Practical timing habits
Build a small ritual — open the app 30 minutes before the first match of the day, scan the lobby for contests, and pre-fill teams. Most slow losses on the desk record come from late entries where the team is half-formed.
Settings, language and notifications
The settings menu holds notification toggles, language, security lock and account deletion. The delete-account reference walks through the deletion path when you need it.
ऐप — हिन्दी में
ज़ुपी ऐप में Ludo tournaments, fantasy cricket और quick contests अलग-अलग tiles में मिलते हैं। पहले run पर mobile number, OTP, profile और KYC पूरा करें। फिर format tile चुनकर छोटी deposit से शुरू करें। बड़ी deposit से पहले rules ज़रूर पढ़ें।
Reading the app surface beyond the home screen
Three surfaces the desk has internalised. First, the profile section carries the responsible-play tools, the customer-care entry, and the language toggle. Second, the contest scheduler carries the upcoming match windows and the Ludo pool starting times. Third, the help section lives inside the profile, not on the home screen. Reading each surface is what makes a new user into a working reader.
The home screen shows the daily contests and the wallet; the profile section shows the settings and the responsible-play surfaces. The two surfaces have different refresh cadences. The home screen refreshes every few hours as new contests lock; the profile section refreshes only on policy or KYC changes. A reader who treats the home screen as the read-out for everything will miss the responsible-play tools.
What the app does on first launch
First launch carries five steps in order. First, the operator asks for the registered mobile number; the OTP auto-fills from SMS on most Android handsets. Second, the operator shows the welcome surface with the daily contests and a deposit option. Third, deposit is gated behind PAN verification. Fourth, the KYC walk-through unlocks Tier 1 and asks for Aadhaar to unlock Tier 2. Fifth, the responsible-play surface asks the reader to acknowledge deposit limits and time-out reminders.
Most readers complete all five steps inside 15 minutes; the desk has seen the slowest case complete inside 45 minutes on a slow network. The first-cycle withdrawal waits until Tier 2 and Tier 3 are clear.
Common reader questions about the app surface
Three questions the desk hears most often. First, "is there a dark mode?" Most operator builds do not include a dedicated dark mode; system-wide dark-mode preferences apply on Android and some iOS builds. Second, "does the app use a lot of battery?" Live match streams do; contest entry itself is text and very light. Third, "does the app work on a tablet?" Most Android tablets render the app correctly; iPad support depends on the operator build.
Three habits the desk has internalised about operator notifications. First, treat the daily contest list notification as a soft signal; it does not tell you whether the contest entry window is still open. Second, treat the deposit bonus notification as a marketing surface; verify on the operator terms page rather than the notification text. Third, treat the settlement notification as a settlement signal, not a finalisation; the operator payment rail confirms separately on first-cycle withdrawals.
Notifications live in the app settings under Notifications. Most operators split notifications into three categories: contests (match-day windows, Ludo pool start times, bonus reminders), account (KYC re-verification, deposit limit prompts), and operator (T&Cs refresh, help-centre updates). Working readers turn off the operator category and reduce contest notifications to the lock-time-of-day they care about; new readers keep all categories on and accept the noise.
What to verify before you trust this guide
Two checks before you act. First, the operator published app description on the Play Store and the App Store. If it lists a different format set, the store page is the source of truth. Second, your own device compatibility. The store page lists minimum OS version; older devices fall off the support list over time.
Common reader questions about app notification behaviour
Three recurring ones. First, "can I turn off marketing notifications?" Most operators allow it under Settings, then Notifications, then Operator messages. Second, "do contest notifications count as confirmation?" No; contestants must re-enter the picker to confirm. Third, "do notifications work in the background after logout?" Push tokens reset after logout; readers must sign in again to receive fresh contest notifications.