Vrank vs Closely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Vrank
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Never run out of things to talk about with these digital card sets. We carefully created questions for friends, family, life and love. With Vrank you can have an iPhone in your hand and still have great conversations. Choose your card set, ask the question, take your time to answer and swipe to the next one. Running out of questions? Try one of the other card sets or open up the same freshly reshuffled set. All you have to do, is listen and pay attention. And answer the questions honestly of course. Just be vrank. + Conversation starters at hand + There is a card set for (almost) every situation + Questions on your homescreen with Widgets (now available for the Mac) + Share a card and #daretoask + Works in the dark (with Dark Mode) These card sets are free to use: ⢠On The Go ⢠After School with your kids ⢠Date Night with your lover or partner FULL VERSION Need more conversation starters? The full version of the app contains these sets: ⢠Mum, a quick question (from kids to parents) ⢠New Year's with friends ⢠Under The Sun (vacation with friends) ⢠Good ol' Phone Call with your grandparents ⢠When Having Drinks with friends ⢠Let's talk about sex with your partner ⢠Retro Time with your colleagues ⢠Philosophical Mood ⢠First Date for a romantic conversation ⢠After Dinner with your family ⢠Lunch Break with colleagues ⢠Life Questions with other thinkers ⢠My Parents to get to know them even better ⢠Job Interview-proof to advance your career ++ We keep on adding more sets Support our goal to help people have better conversations by buying the full version. Thank you! WHAT DOES VRANK MEAN? Vrank (derived from 'frank') means open, honest and direct. That is exactly what we hope people will experience while using the app. And of course, there is room for some laughter too.
Closely
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Build a stronger relationship, one small moment a day. Closely is a calm, private space for nurturing the relationship that matters most. In about 60 seconds a day, you check in on how connected you feel, answer a gentle reflection prompt, and capture the moments worth remembering. Your Relationship Pulse Closely turns your daily check-ins into one honest, easy-to-read score ā your Relationship Pulse. Watch it move over time, see what's helping, and get gentle, never-judgmental nudges when your connection could use a little attention. A journal for the two of you Save the moments that matter ā date nights, gratitude, milestones, daily moments, and reflections. Add moods and tags, mark favorites, search everything, and revisit your story in a calendar and timeline. Insights that actually mean something See your trends, weekly and monthly summaries, and what matters most in your relationship ā all calculated privately on your device, with clear explanations behind every number. Connection Challenges Small, doable challenges across appreciation, communication, gratitude, shared experiences, and quality time ā including a suggestion tailored to your Relationship Pulse. Private by design No accounts. No sharing. Nothing leaves your phone. Add a Face ID lock for an extra layer of privacy, and export your data anytime ā it's yours. Closely Premium unlocks deeper insights, monthly reports, unlimited history, and data export. Start today. Grow closer, one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Closely at none against Vrank's 1. Vrank's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Vrank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Closely asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Vrank | Closely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elmar Haneveld | KOMAL SHIYANI |
In-app purchases
Vrank
- All card sets$3.99
Closely
No in-app purchases









