# Raya vs Blush

The clearest difference is ads: Raya at none against Blush's shown. Raya also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (16K vs 93). Blush's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raya sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Blush sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blush holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raya has 16K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Raya's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blush's.

Raya ships an update every 2 days, Blush every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raya | Blush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raya/id957215308/reviews) | **[4.2 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blush-dating-app/id6448629709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **37.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raya App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/957215307) | [OLIVER LABS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649885508) |

## What reviewers say

### Raya

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #87 Top Grossing, #189 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


### Blush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blush-dating-app/id6448629709)

This dating platform focuses on quality connections and community impact. Highlight local spots, send virtual roses, and explore interactive profiles with zodiac compatibility. An AI dating coach offers personalized guidance for your dating journey.

**Highlights:** Bond over local spots, Send virtual roses, Interactive profiles, AI dating coach, Zodiac compatibility, Innovative matching algorithm

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 rose one time purchase | $10.49 | one-time |
| 12 rose one time purchase | $35.90 | one-time |
| 50 rose one time purchase | $139.99 | one-time |
| 100 rose one time purchase | $259.99 | one-time |
| 250 rose one time purchase | $609.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Meaningful connections
- 🌟 High-quality user base
- 🎁 Gift card rewards
- 👍 Smooth user experience
- 🤝 Genuine interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waitlist/approval process
- 🤖 Potential for fake profiles
- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🔍 Limited search/filtering options
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting account

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos
- Notification issues and delays
- Glitches in the gift card redemption process

**Requested features**

- Add age/location filters
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Provide more transparency on user base
- Allow users to easily delete their accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raya free?

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

### Is Blush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raya or Blush?

Blush is rated higher. Raya averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Blush averages 4.2 from 93 ratings.

### Do Raya or Blush have ads?

Blush shows ads; Raya does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raya or Blush?

Raya ships an update every 2 days, and Blush every 3 weeks. Most recently, Raya was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blush on October 18, 2026.

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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.*