HowClose
Distance to favorite places
About
This app helps you determine how close any location is to your favorite places. You can add specific addresses or categories of places, and it calculates an aggregate score based on distance, walkability, and bikeability. It uses real travel distances and allows you to navigate directly to your chosen destinations.
What's New in HowClose
1.2.0
August 17, 2026
- Your favorite selection now persists between launches. - Location detail shows a map of the place and its matched favorites. - Category favorites that find nothing within your max distance now say "None nearby." - Add notes to saved locations (listing URL, price, open house, etc.).
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What is HowClose?
HowClose helps you answer how close any location is to your favorite places. It scores locations based on distance, walkability, and bikeability, using real travel distances.
HowClose pricing and availability?
HowClose is available for free on iPhone. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free utility.
Does HowClose have ads?
No, HowClose does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that provides its utility without any ad interruptions.
HowClose age rating and safety?
HowClose has an age rating of 4+ and is considered safe for general use. It stores your favorites and locations on your device, requiring no account.
How often is HowClose updated?
The latest version of HowClose is 1.2.0, last updated on August 17, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and user experience.
How does HowClose compare to other distance apps?
HowClose differentiates itself by allowing users to create custom lists of favorite places (addresses or categories) and score any location against them, offering personalized proximity analysis.
Can I use HowClose offline?
While HowClose uses Apple's routing APIs for real-time distances, the core functionality of storing favorites and locations is done on your device. However, active routing and distance calculations may require an internet connection.
What devices support HowClose?
HowClose is currently supported on iPhone devices. It leverages Apple's routing APIs for its distance and travel time calculations.