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BeReal vs Raya

BeReal logo

BeReal

Software

Your friends for real

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raya logo

Raya

Software

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only BeReal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BeReal app is free to download with no paid tier disclosed in its App Store listing; Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • They diverge on capability: BeReal covers Daily Photo Prompt, Raya covers Exclusive Membership.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BeReal and Raya actually diverge.

Attributes where BeReal and Raya differ
AttributeBeRealRaya
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, AndroidIos
Founded20202015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BeReal

  • Daily Photo Prompt
  • Dual Camera Capture
  • RealMojis
  • Discovery Tab
  • Memories
  • Late Posts Tracking
  • Android support

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BeReal

No use cases recorded yet. See the BeReal review.

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot BeReal
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot BeReal
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot BeReal

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BeReal

  • App is free to download with no paid tier disclosed in its App Store listing

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

BeReal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily BeReal
    • RealMojis
    • Friends Feed

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Which should you pick?

Choose BeReal if

  • You need daily photo prompt.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want dual camera capture.
BeReal review

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Questions people ask

Is BeReal or Raya better?
Neither clearly leads. BeReal starts at Free and Raya at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BeReal or Raya?
BeReal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BeReal and $9.99/month for Raya.
Does BeReal or Raya run on more platforms?
BeReal runs on Ios, Android. Raya runs on Ios.
Can I use BeReal for free?
Yes. BeReal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What can BeReal do that Raya cannot?
BeReal covers Daily Photo Prompt, Dual Camera Capture, RealMojis, Discovery Tab. Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Both handle Ios support.
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