The things people ask before they sign up.
For verified students, yes — the core app costs nothing. If you are not a student there is a free trial and then a paid plan.
Either your university email address, which verifies you instantly if we have confirmed that domain, or a selfie that a reviewer compares against your profile photos. There is no third option and no way to skip it.
You can still join and verify with a selfie. You can also leave your email on your university page and we will tell you when AVYRA opens there — we prioritise new campuses based on how many people ask.
No. AVYRA shows distance in bands — "under 2 km" — and never a location. Your precise coordinates are used to work out that band and are never sent to another member.
A case opens and a moderator reviews it, with a deadline that depends on how serious it is. The person you reported is never told who reported them. Reports involving anybody under 18 are handled immediately and cannot be dismissed without action.
No. AVYRA is for adults aged 18 and over, and age is checked at signup. Accounts found to belong to minors are removed.
M-Pesa. You will get an STK push to approve, and a receipt. If the push fails there is a paybill fallback with a reference number.
From the app, in settings. Your profile disappears immediately and your data is permanently deleted after a short grace period in case you change your mind.
Yes. The website and the app are available in English and Kiswahili, and you can switch at any time.