# Raya — Private global community

> Private community for dating, networking, and friendship with a selective application process. (iPhone/iPad app by Raya App Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raya App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/957215307)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 16,005 App Store ratings · 681 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 139 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews.md

## What is Raya?

Our focus at Raya is to provide members with access to exciting people and opportunities around the world. We are a private community where people come to connect for dating, networking, and friendship.
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Prospective members may download the app and submit an application. Once submitted, applications are placed in queue and reviewed continually. An applicant’s status can change from “waitlisted” to “accepted” at any time.

Once accepted, members have the option to purchase a 1, 6, or 12 month auto-renewing membership and will have full functionality of the entire service while their subscription is active.

Raya’s community values – trust, respect, and privacy – are core to the membership experience. Members who act in a manner that is not reflective of these values and other community guidelines may have their accounts suspended or terminated. Similarly, Raya exhibits those values as a company by giving members full control over their visibility within the community at all times and ensuring that personal information is secure and never shared, among other things.

Initial payment is charged via iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the applicable period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time through iTunes Account Settings. Any subscription cancellation will be effective at the end of the applicable period.

For more, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
https://www.rayatheapp.com/terms
https://www.rayatheapp.com/privacy

## Key features

- Connect with people globally
- Dating, networking, and friendship
- Private, selective community
- Application and review process
- Membership subscription options
- Control over visibility
- Secure personal information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Membership | $113.99 | per 6 months |
| Raya+ Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Membership | $24.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Extra Likes | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1 Direct Request | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip the Wait | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Direct Requests | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip the Waits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skip the Waits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #204 in Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)
- #5 in Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)
- #73 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Raya?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Exclusive community
- 👍 Interesting people
- 🚀 Curated dating experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Discriminatory selection process
- 🤔 Lack of features
- 📍 Limited location options
- 👥 Small user pool
- 🤖 Ineffective matching algorithm

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with uploading photos
- Incorrect age displayed
- Unable to cancel subscription

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to update profile information
- Improve location-based matching
- Add more filtering options
- Enhance messaging and communication features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 681)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews.md

### 5/5 — best app

*2026-08-22, version 5.35.11*

amazing

### 1/5 — never accepted after years

*2026-08-19, version 5.35.9*

I’m young, attractive, and professional. I’m a professional model and actress for crying out loud, among having a Master’s degree. I have put in multiple referrals and after YEARS I have still not been accepted. It’s ridiculous.

### 2/5 — No one responds on this app

*2026-08-19, version 5.35.9*

UI is better than other apps especially with the explore mode. Problem is the lack of volume of matches compared to other apps. Have yet to have a single conversation on this one and feel ripped off.

### 1/5 — Tinder but worse, waste of time and money in Aus

*2026-08-18, version 5.35.9*

This is essentially an overpriced version of tinder, people only want to be seen and have their ego stroked. Some good looking people, but mostly from other countries - pointless in Aus. Didn’t see even one profile with any substance, low effort, seems like it’s mostly for hook ups. I’m a 33yo female. Been on it almost a month and haven’t matched with a single person. Waste of $30, half the profiles are on hinge anyway. Feeld is still the best option

### 1/5 — Racist and discriminatory app

*2026-08-11, version 5.35.6*

I’m a Black woman, and I was waitlisted for over a year despite having a public Instagram, an established career, interests, and referrals. I eventually had a white friend sign up, and she was approved in less than 24 hours despite having a private account, no bio, and around 100 followers.

I can’t speak for every Black applicant, but the contrast was hard to ignore. When two people with such different profiles receive completely different outcomes, it raises legitimate questions about how applicants are being evaluated and whether race plays a role in the selection process.

Yes, there are Black people on the app, but they’re the minority. My experience, combined with the inconsistency in who gets approved, makes it difficult not to question whether certain demographics are being preferentially selected.

If an app has a particular demographic it wants to cultivate, I’d rather they be transparent about that than leave people wondering why they continue to be waitlisted despite seemingly meeting the criteria.

### 2/5 — Not worth it

*2026-08-10, version 5.35.5*

I don’t understand why a $50 dollar subscription would still have limits on how many people you can swipe on. On any given day you can only swipe on a few dozen people. If you are only interested in a few, then those same people can only swipe on the same number, it’s going to take much longer to match.

### 2/5 — It’s the worst one there is

*2026-08-06, version 5.35.2*

After 1.5 years on and off this app I’ve unfortunately come to the conclusion that Raya is a completely desexed unerotic place devoid of community or connection… but it was fun briefly believing I had a chance with both Kesha and Eric Andre.

### 4/5 — Latest update not it

*2026-08-03, version 5.35.1*

Making your recent connections bigger, and only seeing one at a time, is an annoying, unnecessary update.

### 1/5 — Save Your Money, Stay Away

*2026-08-02, version 5.35.1*

Of course this app was designed for celebrity dating… its entire purpose is to make you feel important for being selected but also not fostering any real way of making true deep connections so you are still craving more validation you will never get. I’ve never seen a less relevant premium option than here—there is zero reason to get it because it has zero perks. Not looking to date? Just want to make friends or (god forbid) network?? Even having just for friends in your profile you’ll match with people you will never speak to because they don’t speak. The app is full of people who claim to never get on the app. POURQUOI?!

### 2/5 — Every time it updates it just gets worse

*2026-08-01, version 5.35.1*

It used to be easy to see matches or who was visiting where but with every update it virtually just makes it harder to see who’s actually in the city or visiting the city you’re in and it’s annoying

## Frequently asked questions about Raya

### What is Raya?

Raya is a private community app designed to connect members with exciting people and opportunities worldwide. It serves as a platform for dating, professional networking, and friendship, emphasizing trust, respect, and privacy among its users.

### How do I join Raya?

To join, you must download the app and submit an application. Your application will be placed in a queue and reviewed. Your status can change from waitlisted to accepted at any time. Once accepted, you can purchase a membership to gain full access to the service.

### What are the membership options and costs?

Accepted members can choose from 1, 6, or 12-month auto-renewing membership plans. The initial payment is charged via your iTunes Account upon purchase. Auto-renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the end of the current period and can be turned off in iTunes Account Settings.

### Is my personal information secure on Raya?

Yes, the app prioritizes user privacy and security. Members have full control over their visibility within the community at all times, and personal information is secured and never shared. This commitment to privacy is a core value of the membership experience.

### What happens if I violate Raya's community guidelines?

Raya's community values of trust, respect, and privacy are strictly enforced. Members who act in a manner inconsistent with these values or other community guidelines may have their accounts suspended or terminated. This ensures a safe and respectful environment for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.35.12 — 2026-08-23

Bug fixes and improvements :)

### 5.35.11 — 2026-08-21

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.35.10 — 2026-08-21

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.35.9 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.35.8 — 2026-08-14

Bug fixes and improvements.

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