A little closer.
A little more informed.

Closer is an iPhone app for two linked partners, made by Yannick Westermann. Our resources help you choose the sharing routine and tools that suit the two of you.

The people behind the pages

The guides are published by the maker of Closer. That relationship is stated in our app comparisons. We want the choice to be useful whether you choose Closer, a different app or a combination of tools.

How we compare apps

We begin with a concrete need: exchanging a photo, planning a visit, answering a question or keeping a shared calendar. Shortlists compare those jobs, device support, sharing models and the features to check before paying. Their order is not a scored ranking.

Feature research uses official App Store listings, developer websites and help documentation. We link to those sources and distinguish a confirmed capability from a point you should verify in the current app. Our source-based guides do not claim hands-on performance testing.

Free, paid and available on your phone

A free download, access to a particular widget and the number of updates you can send are different questions. Purchase options, device support and availability can change, so check the official listing and the current purchase screen. iPhone coverage does not establish Android feature parity.

App artwork and editorial images

Competitor names and icons belong to their respective owners and link to the official apps. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of Closer. Closer screen captures show the actual product; original editorial illustrations are captioned as AI-created artwork. They are not substitute app screenshots.

Updates and corrections

Review dates reflect a content or source review. We revisit a guide when its feature information or instructions need an update. If something is out of date, email yannick@closertoyou.app with the guide URL and the official source you think we should check.