Comparison

Raya vs Pair by Datewise

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

Head to head
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

About

Pair by Datewise

Features
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Pair is a different kind of dating app. Instead of an endless swipe feed, you get a companion — Pair — who learns who you are through everyday conversation, helps you show up as your best self, and introduces you to someone genuinely compatible when the time is right. • Talk to Pair anytime — a warm, private companion that remembers what matters to you. • Get real coaching — readiness, pre-date prep, post-date debriefs, message help. • Meet people thoughtfully — one carefully chosen introduction at a time, only when you're ready. No feed, no endless swiping. • Your privacy is sacred. Pair never shares what you say with anyone. Pair Plus and Pair Concierge unlock unlimited conversations, the full coaching toolkit, and the matchmaker. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Terms: https://datewise.io/terms · Privacy: https://datewise.io/privacy

Screenshots

Raya4 screens
Pair by Datewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pair by Datewise at none against Raya's 13. Raya's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Raya sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Pair by Datewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raya ships an update every 2 days, Pair by Datewise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Raya versus Pair by Datewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayaPair by Datewise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRaya App IncAntonio Kodheli

Bugs and requests

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

Pair by Datewise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Pair by Datewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raya free?
Raya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pair by Datewise free?
Pair by Datewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raya or Pair by Datewise have ads?
Neither Raya nor Pair by Datewise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raya or Pair by Datewise?
Raya ships an update every 2 days, and Pair by Datewise every 2 weeks. Most recently, Raya was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pair by Datewise on September 17, 2026.

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