Raya_(app)

Raya (app)

Raya (app)

Dating and networking app for iOS

Raya is a private, membership-based, exclusive social network application for iOS, founded by Daniel Gendelman in 2014.[1] Originally a dating app, Raya has since added features to promote professional networking and social discovery.[2][3][4] Raya’s membership is largely restrictive, limited to Apple users, celebrities, high-profile industry individuals and internet personalities, through a long selection process or invite.

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History

Raya was created by Daniel Gendelman in 2014 and went live in February 2015.[3] Gendelman had the idea for the app while studying in Israel.[3] The app is only available on Apple devices.[3]

Raya's current[when?] one-month subscription is US$24.99.[citation needed]

Format

Users link their profile to their Instagram account, add personal information, including their background, profession, and interests, and must create a photo montage for their profile.[5] After creating a profile, users interact and connect with the global Raya community through features such as a map and member directory.

Privacy

Raya includes a number of features focused on its members’ privacy. If a user screenshots a profile within the app, Raya warns the user that they may be removed from the platform, and repeated screenshots lead to termination of the user’s account.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Raya". Raya App. January 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  2. [2]
    Hines, Alice (August 14, 2015). "Inside the Secret Dating App for Famous People". New York Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. [3]
    Roose, Kevin (June 27, 2018). "Can 'Illuminati Tinder' Save Us All?". The New York Times. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  4. [4]
    Hoffower, Hillary. "Channing Tatum is reportedly looking for love on Raya, the exclusive dating app for the rich and famous that accepts 8% of applicants. Here's what you should know about how it works". Business Insider. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Raya Dating App: What It's Like Inside The Exclusive Community". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  6. [6]
    "Inside the Secret Dating App for Famous People". August 14, 2015. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.


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