Rayyan vs Before I Leave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rayyan
This app streamlines systematic literature reviews for researchers, enabling quick article screening and decision-making on mobile devices. It supports offline work and real-time collaboration, significantly reducing review time.
- Offline article screening
- Real-time collaboration
- Quick inclusion decisions
- Reference labeling
- Article filtering
- Configurable settings
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The Most Advanced Systematic Literature Review App If you conduct research, Rayyan is the app for you. It accelerates systematic literature reviews in support of all types of evidence-based research. Developed by researchers, for researchers, Rayyan offers a quick and easy way to screen articles on the go, and it even works offline! Key Features: - Work online for real-time collaboration. - Download your reviews to work on the go or offline. - Swipe left or right to make inclusion decisions quickly. - Label references by selecting or adding labels. - Filter references with the touch of a button. - Configure and save your settings to work however you like. Save Your Valuable Time, Reduce Your Frustration, and Increase Your Productivity Rayyan is designed to guide you through article screening by enabling quick decisions and label applications on each article. You won’t believe how easy it is to use! Researchers report reducing the time spent on their reviews by 50%-80% or more using Rayyan. Enjoying real-time collaboration with fellow researchers has never been easier. Rayyan records every decision for you. The app even functions when you’re offline, so you can always rely on Rayyan to make the most of your valuable time. We welcome your feedback about the app. You can contact us anytime via email at support@rayyan.ai or on Twitter @rayyanapp. Terms of Use: https://www.rayyan.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.rayyan.ai/privacy_policy/
Before I Leave
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Before I Leave – Leave with Confidence, Return with Peace of Mind Have you ever left home and suddenly wondered: “Did I turn off the stove?” “Did I lock the door?” “Did I take my keys?” Before I Leave is your personal exit checklist assistant designed to eliminate that stressful “did I forget something?” feeling every time you leave home. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Checklists – Create personalized lists for things to check and items to take • Mandatory Completion – The LEAVE button unlocks only when all items are completed • Context Labels – Create different checklists like Home, Work, or Custom (no GPS tracking) • Photo Proof (Premium) – Capture visual confirmation for critical items • Session History – Track your exit sessions and completion status • Offline First – Works 100% without internet connection • Privacy Focused – No accounts, no tracking, no data collection WHY USERS LOVE BEFORE I LEAVE: • Reduces anxiety before leaving home • Prevents forgotten items • Simple and distraction-free design • Fast and reliable offline experience FREE VERSION: • 1 checklist • Up to 5 check items • Up to 5 take items PREMIUM (One-Time Purchase): • Unlimited checklists and items • Unlimited locations • Photo proof for critical tasks • Lifetime access (no subscription) PRIVACY FIRST: Before I Leave does not collect, track, or store any personal data. All information is stored locally on your device and never sent to external servers. Leave home with confidence. Every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rayyan at none against Before I Leave's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rayyan sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Before I Leave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Rayyan | Before I Leave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rayyan Systems, Inc. | Plures Air |
In-app purchases
Rayyan
- Student Monthly$9.991 Month
- Professional Monthly$14.991 Month
- Student Quarterly$24.993 Months
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- Essential Quarterly$24.993 Months
- Professional Quarterly$39.993 Months
- Advanced Quarterly$39.993 Months
- Student Annual$59.991 Year
- Essential Annual$59.991 Year
- Advanced Quarterly 2 Seats$79.993 Months
- Professional Annual$99.991 Year
- Advanced Annual$99.991 Year
- Advanced Quarterly 4 Seats$159.993 Months
- Advanced Annual 5 Seats$499.991 Year
Before I Leave
- Premium Lifetime$4.99









