# Raya — user reviews > 681 indexed App Store user reviews of Raya by Raya App Inc, rated 4.00/5 from 16,005 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,357 · 4★ 1,336 · 3★ 1,150 · 2★ 949 · 1★ 2,213 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (17 of 681) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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 ### 2/5 — Who opened the ugly floodgates? *2026-07-27, version 5.34.0* Used to be exclusive, but I guess Raya had their own bills to pay. Now it’s just the same recycled faces from every other app that made people join Raya in the first place. ### 2/5 — No Diversity or Authenticity in this Dating Pool *2026-07-23, version 5.34.0* Ive been on this app for a couple weeks now. The few options that i get provided by Raya usually land somewhere within this range: white shirtless man that’s a professional athlete, a finance bro, or startup founder. As an Asian woman, it would be nice to see some Asian kings out there. They don’t have to be asian, but i want to be able to share my culture with my future partner. This dating pool needs to be diversified…Desperately. This app showed me a lot of superficial candidates. I don’t care about your fancy cars or your trip to Milan. Show me that you know how to be goofy and real. That you have the emotional maturity and bandwidth to raise a child instead of hiring someone else to do it. Overall, dating isn’t easy. And i still feel the same after using Raya ### 1/5 — Waiting list *2026-07-21, version 5.34.0* Okay so why was I on a waiting list for like half a year when most of not all of the other apps don’t even have a waiting list. ### 1/5 — Scam Billing *2026-07-20, version 5.34.0* Watch out for pausing your membership because it doesn’t actually stop them billing. Surprise! You’re still paying even though you thought you paused. It’s deceptive wording and they absolutely know it. ### 1/5 — BS *2026-07-16, version 5.34.0* do not bother. ### 1/5 — Apps bugging *2026-07-16* Ever since the latest update. The app is really bugging and you can’t see the matches profile only the name. ### 1/5 — Fake reviews? *2026-07-15, version 5.34.0* Possibly the worst app for meeting people. Every guy on here is a “CEO”. You match and rarely exchange dialogue. You can’t filter out by location, I have no reason to match with someone from England if I’m living in NYC. More often than not, you X on every profile. Also, lot of bots. A few celebs, no one special or interesting ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money *2026-07-14, version 5.34.0* Paid for the $49.99 / month membership, was shown women (?), and under 20 men in the 2+ months I had the membership, not one man messaged me but some followed me on Instagram? I get a ton of attention IRL and other apps but this feels like a scam ### 1/5 — Not approved *2026-07-08, version 5.33.0* Been on waiting list for 2 YEARS dispite having a big public presence. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. ### 1/5 — Desorganizado *2026-07-07* Não penso que o critério seja unicamente: dinheiro, beleza e sucesso profissional. Aliás, tenho alguns conhecidos nesse app que não dispõem de nenhuma dessas características, porém, o Instagram é um perfeito “Fake life”. O critério desse app me parece ser unicamente bater os olhos no Instagram da pessoa, e baseado nisso, o perfil é aprovado ou não. Péssimo ### 1/5 — 2 year wait and a huge flop *2026-07-02, version 5.32.1* Was waitlisted for TWO YEARS. Had to email them to see why this was even an issue as I have a great job, a solid social presence and attractive. Once I get in the filtering is non existent, you pay a premium just to use the service and it doesn’t even show you a persons height. Most people want to network. Lots of people that don’t live in your city and LIMITED pools to sift through that are refreshed daily probably cause the pool is tiny. A total scam. At least you have a benefit to paying for Grindr and hinge is actually solid at finding suitable people. Raya is an absolute scam. ### 1/5 — Still waitlisted *2026-06-30, version 5.32.1* I’ve been on the waitlist since November 2024. Heard this app was better than others and it’s more intentional however after almost 2 years and still waitlisted I’m going to no longer wait… it’s just an app taking up space on my phone ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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?! ### 1/5 — Whatever *2026-08-01* Ça fait des mois que j’attends pour un update. En gros, si on ne partage pas notre carnet d’adresse, l’inscription ne se fait pas. Non, merci ### 1/5 — useless app *2026-07-28, version 5.34.0* Not a useful app, the pool is very small due to them trying to act all exclusive, don’t recommend unless you just want to use more screen time. ### 1/5 — App *2026-07-27, version 5.34.0* The app takes to long for them to review and approve the application. Waited over a year and still it’s under review. ### 1/5 — Location… *2026-07-25, version 5.34.0* This could change but i’ve just purchased a subscription just now. and the first person that’s popped up is from germany lol im in the uk. im not a fan of being in a long distance relationship. ### 1/5 — Not What I Expected *2026-07-24, version 5.34.0* Of Course Not That’s The Whole Point. At Least I Reasons Of Understanding Why. Truly The Wrong Place For Me Anyway. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2026-07-23, version 5.34.0* Now I have to pay add ons to add my travel dates did not previously. It actually does not do what the label says. Very much seems more of a hook up culture than most other apps. Men who match and never talk. Cancelling my subscription I’m going back to that other app ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — best app *2026-08-22, version 5.35.11* amazing ### 5/5 — Best I’ve ever used *2026-07-29, version 5.34.0* Unmatched by any other dating app I recommend it to everyone ### 5/5 — Amazing experience *2026-07-21, version 5.34.0* I love the app. Better user experience than any other app and excellent matches. ### 5/5 — 😊 *2026-06-27* 😊 ### 5/5 — Einladungggg *2026-05-27* Heyyy würde mich über eine Einladung freuen. Instagram: 2cesura ### 5/5 — Einladung *2026-05-25* Hi wenn jemand noch ein invite übrig hat würde ich mich freuen :) notoriousnastya ### 5/5 — Best Dating App *2026-05-15, version 5.29.2* Raya is easily the best dating app that’s out there 10 out of 10 ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-03-05, version 5.24.1* Incredible app great people to meet! ### 5/5 — Classy app *2026-03-01* Better then anything! ### 5/5 — Best app *2026-02-21, version 5.23.1* This app rules !! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*