# Hinge Dating App vs Raya

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hinge Dating App at 48% against Raya's 14%. Hinge Dating App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 17K). Raya's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hinge Dating App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Raya sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hinge Dating App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hinge Dating App has 1.1M ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Hinge Dating App's written reviews are positive against 14% of Raya's.

Hinge Dating App ships an update weekly, Raya every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hinge Dating App | Raya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinge-dating-app-match-and-date/id595287172/reviews)** | [4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #5 |
| Size | 346 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hinge, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/595287175) | [Raya App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/957215307) |

## What reviewers say

### Hinge Dating App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinge-dating-app-match-and-date/id595287172)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #7 Top Free · Lifestyle, #44 Top Grossing, #166 Top Free (US App Store)

This app connects singles seeking meaningful relationships. It focuses on showcasing personality through detailed profiles and prompts, facilitating genuine conversations that lead to real-world dates. The goal is to help users find lasting connections and ultimately move beyond the app.

**Highlights:** Personality-focused profiles, Prompt-based conversations, Personalized match recommendations, Convo Starters for easy chatting, Selfie Verification for safety, Post-date feedback system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Hinge Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Hinge+ Subscription | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Hinge+ Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Hinge Subscription | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| HingeX Subscription | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Hinge Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Hinge Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Hinge Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| Hinge+ Subscription | $34.99 | per month |
| Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of three Roses | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of three Roses | $11.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of twelve Roses | $29.99 | one-time |
| One Superboost | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great design and functionality
- 👍 Unique profile prompts
- 🤝 Facilitates genuine connections
- 💕 Helped users find long-term relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid features like 'Standouts' put quality matches behind a paywall
- 📥 Overwhelming number of likes/matches with little engagement
- 🤖 Issues with bot/fake profiles
- 🔨 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🤷‍♂️ Unclear ban/suspension policies with poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles disappearing from feed
- Notification issues and bugs
- Login/account problems leading to bans

**Requested features**

- Allow users to indicate relationship intent upfront
- Improve matching algorithm to surface more compatible profiles
- Add option to block/filter users instead of just dislike
- Enhance notification system and make it more user-friendly
- Provide more transparency around moderation and ban decisions


### Raya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #85 Top Grossing, #195 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This private community connects members for dating, networking, and friendship. Submit an application to join, and if accepted, choose a membership for full access. The app prioritizes trust, respect, and privacy for its users.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Raya+ Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Membership | $113.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Direct Request | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip the Wait | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Likes | $10.99 | one-time |
| 3 Direct Requests | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skip the Waits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip the Waits | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Discriminatory selection process
- 🤔 Lack of features
- 📍 Limited location options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hinge Dating App free?

Hinge Dating App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raya free?

Raya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hinge Dating App or Raya?

Hinge Dating App is rated higher. Hinge Dating App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Raya averages 4.0 from 17K ratings.

### Do Hinge Dating App or Raya have ads?

Neither Hinge Dating App nor Raya shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hinge Dating App or Raya?

Hinge Dating App ships an update weekly, and Raya every 3 days. Most recently, Hinge Dating App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Raya on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hinge Dating App or Raya?

Hinge Dating App currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Raya at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*