Comparison

Be My Eyes vs Raya

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Be My Eyes

This app provides visual assistance for people who are blind or have low vision. It connects users with sighted volunteers, an AI-powered image describer, and company representatives for product support. Available 24/7 in multiple languages, it offers a comprehensive solution for everyday visual tasks.

Highlights
  • Connect with sighted volunteers
  • AI-powered image descriptions
  • Company representative support
  • 24/7 global availability
  • Multilingual support
  • Assistance with everyday tasks
Currently charting
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People who are blind or have low vision now have three powerful tools in one with Be My Eyes. Worldwide more than half a million people who are blind use the innovative Be My Eyes app through their smartphone to get visual description when they need it. Connect with more than 7 million volunteers. Or use the latest AI image describer. Or connect with dedicated company representatives to help with their products. All in one app. Connect with Be My Eyes volunteers speaking 185 languages and available – for free – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our newest feature, ‘Be My AI’, is a pioneering AI assistant integrated in the Be My Eyes app. You can send images via the app to Be My AI, which will answer questions about that image and provide conversational AI generated visual descriptions for a wide variety of tasks in 36 languages. Be My AI is powered by artificial intelligence and is able to provide assistance in a wide variety of situations, from checking makeup before a night out to translating text from hundreds of different languages. Lastly, our ‘Service Directory’ section allows you to connect directly with a wide range of companies for support with their products and services as well as organizations within the blindness community FREE. GLOBAL. 24/7. Be My Eyes Key Features: • Get assistance on your own terms: call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI or contact a company representative. • Volunteers and Be My AI available globally 24/7 • Always free of charge • 185 languages worldwide in 150+ countries What can Be My Eyes help you with? • Using home appliances • Reading product labels • Matching outfits and identifying clothes • Helping to read product expiration dates and cooking instructions • Reading digital displays or computer screens • Navigating TV or game menus • Operating vending machines or kiosks • Sorting music collections or other libraries • Sorting and dealing with paper mail What the World is Saying About Be My Eyes: “It was just amazing that someone from the other side of the world could be in my kitchen and help me with something.” - Julia, Be My Eyes user “Having access to Be My AI has been like having an AI friend by my side all the time describing things to me, giving me unprecedented access to the visual world and helping me be more independent.” - Roberto, Be My Eyes User “The tie-up between Be My Eyes and Microsoft is fantastic! I don’t know what I would have done to fix my PC issues without their help. Well done!” - Gordon, Be My Eyes User Selected Awards: • Mentioned in the 2023 Time Magazine best inventions • 2021 Apple Design Award for best Social Impact app • 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator. • 2018 Winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention. • 2018 Winner of AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards. • 2017 Winner of World Summit Awards - Inclusion and Empowerment.

About

Raya

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
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Raya is a private global community designed to help members discover meaningful connections anywhere in the world. Whether you're looking for dating, friendship, or professional networking, Raya aims to bring together interesting and kind people looking to connect beyond their existing circles. Membership is available by application only. Applications are reviewed by our global committee on an ongoing basis. Based on a number of factors, application review can range from days to months. Accepted members may choose a 1, 6, or 12 month membership. Through features like Daily Recommendations, Maps, and Directory, members can discover and connect with people nearby or across the world. Trust, respect, and privacy are central to the Raya experience. Members control their visibility within the community, personal information is carefully protected and never shared, and accounts may be suspended or terminated for behavior that does not reflect our community guidelines. Memberships are offered as auto-renewing subscriptions. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time. — For more, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.rayatheapp.com/terms https://www.rayatheapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Be My Eyes4 screens
Raya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Be My Eyes at 89% against Raya's 14%. Be My Eyes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Raya's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#5 vs #113). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Be My Eyes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Be My Eyes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Be My Eyes's written reviews are positive against 14% of Raya's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be My Eyes ships an update every 2 weeks, Raya every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Be My Eyes versus Raya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe My EyesRaya
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.0 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11K17K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBe My EyesRaya App Inc

Customer experience

Be My Eyes

All ratings11,368 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,940 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.7%

Raya

All ratings16,487 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews728 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative77.5%

User reviews

Be My Eyes

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick to help
  • 💡 Wonderful concept
  • ❤️ Rewarding experience
  • 🌟 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Infrequent calls
  • 🔍 Hard to answer in time
  • 🔒 Potential for abuse

Raya

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Be My Eyes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disconnection issues during calls
  • Login problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable call notifications
  • Ability to set availability
  • Feedback system for volunteers

Raya

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with uploading photos
  • Incorrect age displayed
  • Unable to cancel subscription

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Be My Eyes

One-time5
  • Support Be My Eyes$0.99
  • Support Be My Eyes$1.99
  • Support Be My Eyes$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Support Be My Eyes$9.99
  • Support Be My Eyes$19.99
10 purchases

Raya

Subscriptions4
  • Membership$19.991 Month
  • Membership2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Raya+ Membership$49.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Membership$113.996 Months
One-time6
  • 1 Direct Request$4.99
  • Skip the Wait$7.99
  • 30 Extra Likes$10.99
Show 3 more
  • 3 Direct Requests$12.99
  • 3 Skip the Waits$19.99
  • 5 Skip the Waits$29.99

Questions

Is Be My Eyes free?
Be My Eyes 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, Be My Eyes or Raya?
Be My Eyes is rated higher. Be My Eyes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Raya averages 4.0 from 17K ratings.
Do Be My Eyes or Raya have ads?
Neither Be My Eyes nor Raya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Be My Eyes or Raya?
Be My Eyes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Raya every 3 days. Most recently, Be My Eyes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Raya on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Be My Eyes or Raya?
Be My Eyes currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Raya at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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