How to Cancel Raya in 2026 (Delete Account + What Happens to Your Profile)
Updated 2026-02-26 · 5 min read
ℹ️ What Is Raya?
Raya is a private, membership-based dating and networking app popular with celebrities, creatives, and entertainment industry professionals. It costs $7.99/month — surprisingly affordable compared to The League. The catch: getting accepted is the hard part (reportedly only 8% of applicants are admitted). Once you cancel, there's no guarantee you'll be accepted again if you reapply.
Think Twice Before Canceling
Unlike other dating apps, canceling Raya has consequences:
Reapplication required: If you delete your account, you must reapply and go through the full application/waitlist process again
No guaranteed readmission: Previous membership doesn't guarantee acceptance on a second application
Connections lost: Your match history and conversations are deleted permanently
Consider pausing instead: You can stop using the app without deleting your account — just cancel the subscription and your profile goes dormant
Option 1: Cancel Subscription (Keep Account)
iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Raya → Cancel Subscription
Your profile becomes inactive after the billing period ends
You won't appear in other users' feeds
Your account still exists — you can resubscribe anytime without reapplying
This is the recommended approach if you might want to return
Option 2: Delete Your Account (Permanent)
Open the Raya app
Go to Settings
Scroll to Delete Account
Confirm — this permanently removes your profile, matches, and data
Also cancel the subscription in your App Store settings — deleting the account doesn't stop billing
⚠️ No Screenshots Policy
Raya famously prohibits screenshots. Members who screenshot profiles have been removed from the app. If you want to save any information (conversation details, contact info of matches), do so before deleting — but respect the community guidelines.
Refund Policy
Raya does not offer refunds for unused subscription time
Apple refund: You can request through reportaproblem.apple.com — Apple sometimes grants one-time courtesy refunds
Best approach: Cancel right after a billing cycle to maximize your remaining access time
Alternatives
Hinge (Free): Conversation-focused, professional users, no exclusivity gatekeeping
Bumble (Free): Women message first, Bumble BFF and Bizz for networking
Inner Circle ($25/month): Curated professional dating without Raya's secrecy
Industry events and parties: If you're in entertainment/creative fields, networking events are more effective and free
Friends of friends: The most effective "exclusive" dating network is your actual social circle
💸 At Least It's Cheap
Raya at $7.99/month ($95.88/year) is actually one of the most affordable premium dating apps. The League charges $99-$399/month. If Raya's working for you, it's a reasonable cost. If it's not working, the money saved is minimal — the bigger question is whether the app serves your dating goals.
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