Raya
Raya: A screened iOS community for dating, networking and discovery, with paid membership. Ranked #96 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for iOS users seeking a screened dating community.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best foriOS users seeking a screened dating community
- Free planNo
- PlatformsIos
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Applications are reviewed by a committee before membership is offered.
- Supports dating, networking, discovery and friendship in one community.
- Includes member profiles, chat, events and visibility controls.
Where it doesn't
- Accepted applicants must purchase a membership for full functionality.
- Access is limited to iOS.
- Matching details are limited to the community, profiles and connections.
Our verdict on Raya
Raya is a private, member-based iOS community for dating, networking, friendship and discovery. Prospective members apply, and a committee reviews applications; accepted applicants can purchase membership to access the app. Its intended audience is people seeking a screened community that also supports real-world connections, rather than a broad, open-access dating service. The app is free to download, but downloading it does not provide full functionality: accepted members must buy a subscription.
The central distinction is the application and review process. Once admitted, members can create profiles, connect with others, and use in-app messaging and chat. Raya also describes events and RSVP-related services, extending the experience beyond online discovery. Hide and paused-account features, along with visibility controls, offer ways to manage how members appear or engage. Community guidelines emphasize trust, respect and privacy. These features make Raya more relevant to people who value a curated membership and a mix of dating and networking than to those primarily seeking detailed matching tools.
Raya is a paid product with no free plan for full use. Accepted members can choose 1-, 6- or 12-month memberships, and the App Store listing shows in-app purchase prices; the published details do not establish the billing period for those listed prices, so they do not support a comparable per-period price. The app is available on iOS, with email listed as a support channel. Choose Raya if committee-reviewed access and its blend of dating, networking and events fit your priorities. Look elsewhere if you need free full access, a non-iOS app, or more clearly specified matching capabilities.
Raya pricing
Raya fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Matching method | Not verified |
| Video dating | Not verified |
| LGBTQ+ options | Not verified |
| Platforms | Ios |
| Daily likes limit | Not verified |
| Distance filter | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | raya.app |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Raya
- TinderBroad swipe dating with web and mobile access plus multiple discovery modes.9.4
- BadooA free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.9.3
- HingePrompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.9.2
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