App Comparison

Plus 1 vs Raya.
Real plans vs curated invite list.

An honest, side-by-side breakdown of two very different apps in Miami in 2026.

Raya is the invite-only profile-first app for creatives and industry professionals. Plus 1 is the plans-first social app for Miami and South Florida. Both target high-intent users, but in completely different ways. Here is the honest comparison.

The verdict

Plus 1 vs Raya in 2026

If you want a curated dating pool and you do not mind a months-long waitlist, Raya. If you want to meet someone interesting over a real activity in Miami this week, Plus 1. Raya filters by status. Plus 1 filters by intent and plan.

Side by side

Plus 1
Plans-first social
  • Open membership for any verified Miami/South Florida resident.
  • Plans-first: real activities, not profiles.
  • Three intents: dating, friendship, networking.
  • Host approval on every plan.
  • Verification: linked social or real ID.
  • Free. Premium $4.99/mo.
Raya
Raya
  • Invite-only with months-long waitlist.
  • Profile-first: photos + creative work.
  • Heavily skewed toward entertainment, music, fashion industries.
  • $19.99/mo membership fee.
  • Strict screenshot rules.

Common questions

Is Plus 1 like Raya?

Both apps target high-intent users, but the model is different. Raya is invite-only and profile-first. Plus 1 is open-membership for any verified Miami or South Florida resident, and plan-first. Raya filters by status; Plus 1 filters by what you are actually doing this week.

How is Plus 1 different from Raya?

Plus 1 has no waitlist and no industry gatekeeping. Any verified member in Miami or South Florida can post or join a plan. Raya is invite-only with a months-long approval process and a $19.99/mo fee. Plus 1 is $0 to $4.99/mo.

Is Plus 1 invite-only?

No. Plus 1 is open to any verified member in Miami, South Florida, or NYC (launching summer 2026). Identity verification is required (linked social account or real ID), but membership is open.

Is Plus 1 better for meeting creatives in Miami?

Plus 1 attracts the working creative class of Miami: founders, artists, photographers, fashion industry, music industry. Members declare their intent on each plan, so you can filter for networking or dating intent specifically. Raya is more curated but takes months to access.

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