Comparison

Raya vs Joya Home

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

Joya Home

Features
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More screen time? Let them beat you. Joya Home turns screen time into a game. Instead of haggling on the stairs, you challenge your kid: if they win, they win their minutes. If they lose, they get a forfeit. Not just rules and limits: we play together. PARENT-VS-KID BATTLES Seven quick live games, each on their own phone: rock paper scissors, Connect 4, Snake, quiz (plus your own home quiz), mental math, blitz chess and the knowledge duel, where each player gets questions at their own level. One rematch, then a decider if it's a tie. The forfeit becomes a photo mission. On Sunday night, the family finds out who is champion of the week. SCHOOL THAT PAYS IN MINUTES The weekly math test: 20 questions at their level. Their score turns into screen minutes. Times tables, dictation, vocabulary, general knowledge, logic: weak spots come back until they are mastered. A report every Sunday, badges and a progress curve. TIME IS EARNED, KEPT, REQUESTED • The time bank: minutes they earn are kept for 7 days. • Photo missions: they send the photo, you approve. • Time requests and "5 more minutes?": yes or no in one tap. • Sweet notes, full screen. "DINNER!" AND BREAKS One tap, and your message fills their whole screen, with your voice if you like. A countdown, then a break. You see who replies "Coming!". Not seen? The call comes back. Homework, dinner, bedtime: all can be scheduled. The family break pauses the whole home, parents included. The basket by the door: they put their phone on the NFC sticker, or scan the QR code. Calls and emergency numbers always stay open. CLEAR LIMITS A daily limit, a limit per app, new app installs and in-app purchases blocked if you wish, adult websites filtered. KNOW THEY'RE OK The map with their location and battery, their trips, family places (arrivals and departures), the "Alert my parents" button. Location is off by default: you turn it on, and they know it. EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT Two homes for separated parents, each with its own rules, one subscription. The other parent joins with a code. Sitters, grandparents: access for 12 hours at most. Visiting friends follow your rules, without ever being monitored. 9 languages. NOTHING HIDDEN In their app, your kid sees the exact list of what you can see. Never all their conversations, never their photos. No ads, no data selling. History erased after 30 days. Hosted in Europe. HOW IT WORKS Install Joya Home on your phone, and the free Joya Home Link app on your kid's phone. They join your home with a code or a QR code. Breaks and limits run on Apple's Screen Time: you, the parent, give your approval on your kid's phone. SUBSCRIPTION Auto-renewable subscription, monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. The price depends on the number of children; all features are included, for both parents, with Family Sharing. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage it in your Apple account settings. If you stop, your kid's phone is never locked.

Screenshots

Raya4 screens
Joya Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Raya at #5 against Joya Home's unranked. On price, update cadence, 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. Raya sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Joya Home sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raya ships an update every 3 days, Joya Home every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Raya versus Joya Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayaJoya Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRaya App IncBENJAMIN TAIEB

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

Joya Home

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
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  • 3 Direct Requests$12.99
  • 3 Skip the Waits$19.99
  • 5 Skip the Waits$29.99
8 purchases

Joya Home

Subscriptions8
  • Joya Home – Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Joya Home – Monthly (4 kids)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Joya Home – Monthly (5 kids)7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Joya Home – Monthly (6+ kids)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Joya Home – Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Joya Home – Yearly (4 kids)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Joya Home – Yearly (5 kids)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Joya Home – Yearly (6+ kids)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Raya free?
Raya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Joya Home free?
Joya Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Raya or Joya Home have ads?
Neither Raya nor Joya Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raya or Joya Home?
Raya ships an update every 3 days, and Joya Home every 2 days. Most recently, Raya was updated on October 29, 2026 and Joya Home on October 24, 2026.

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