# Be My Eyes vs Raya

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Be My Eyes | Raya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-my-eyes/id905177575/reviews)** | [4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#5** |
| Size | 134 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Be My Eyes](https://appshunter.io/developer/905177578) | [Raya App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/957215307) |

## What reviewers say

### Be My Eyes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-my-eyes/id905177575)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Be My Eyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Be My Eyes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Be My Eyes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Be My Eyes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Be My Eyes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues during calls
- Login problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable call notifications
- Ability to set availability
- Feedback system for volunteers


### Raya

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #86 Top Grossing, #166 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*