Comparison

NPO Start vs Close

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NPO Start

This is a free streaming platform offering a wide range of Dutch content, including documentaries, series, and films. Enjoy relatable and authentic stories anytime, anywhere, on any device. Personalize your experience with recommendations and saved favorites.

Highlights
  • Stream all NPO programs
  • Live and on-demand content
  • Free streaming on any device
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Save favorite programs
  • Continue watching where you left off
Features
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Streaming Start hier Wij zijn het gratis streamingplatform van de NPO. Van, voor en door Nederland. Van documentaires tot series, van real life tot films. Nergens stream je verhalen die zo dichtbij voelen, echt en herkenbaar. Waar en wanneer je maar wilt. Waarom NPO Start? • Stream alle programma's van de NPO: gemist, live en on demand • Stream gratis, waar en wanneer je maar wilt via tv, mobiel, tablet of laptop • Ontvang persoonlijke tips, bewaar favorieten en stream verder waar je gebleven was • Met een plus-abonnement stream je extra series en buitenlandse titels • Van je favoriete series tot het gesprek van de dag

About

Close

Consolidate all your event tickets, information, and updates in one convenient app. Access your digital tickets even without internet and receive important event details and reminders. Easily share tickets with friends and discover new events.

Highlights
  • Digital ticket storage
  • Offline ticket access
  • Event information overview
  • Group updates and reminders
  • Ticket sharing with friends
  • Event discovery
Features
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With the Close app you'll visit events carefree! All your tickets, information and updates from your events in one spot. BYE PDF, HELLO HANDY APP For events that work with Close, you can provide your phone number when purchasing. This gives you access to the event and your digital tickets in the app. Even if you are without internet, you have your ticket(s) at hand. EVERYTHING IS READY FOR YOU What time do you have to be there? Where to park? Which measures apply? No stress! The app contains all relevant event information in a clear overview. Everyone in the group will receive updates and helpful reminders. SHARE TICKETS WITH YOUR FRIENDS You experience events together, but buying and distributing tickets is often a hassle. With Close you can easily share tickets with friends by inviting them to your group via a special link. Made a mistake? Don't worry, you're still in charge. ENJOY THE ANTICIPATION TOGETHER Thanks to the app, you literally get closer to the event. Be surprised with nice messages from the organizer and chat with your group. With Close you will be prepared! Messages you send to each other are not visible to Close nor the event. DISCOVER EVENTS AND GET OUT AND ABOUT An empty agenda? Close offers you a selection of cool events to discover. This is the place where you will be challenged for your next adventure with your group. Have fun!

Screenshots

NPO Start4 screens
Close4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Close at 74% against NPO Start's 4%. Close also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Close holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of NPO Start's written reviews are positive against 74% of Close's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, Close every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NPO Start versus Close: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNPO StartClose
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.3 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.2% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings635 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStichting Nederlandse Publieke OmroepClose International BV

Customer experience

NPO Start

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative91.6%

Close

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

NPO Start

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • Streaming problems, video playback not working
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add subtitles/captions
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow downloading of programs for offline viewing
  • Better Chromecast/AirPlay support

Close

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NPO Start

No in-app purchases

None

Close

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NPO Start free?
NPO Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Close free?
Close is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NPO Start or Close?
Close is rated higher. NPO Start averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Close averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do NPO Start or Close have ads?
Neither NPO Start nor Close shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NPO Start or Close?
NPO Start ships an update fortnightly, and Close every 4 days. Most recently, NPO Start was updated on October 9, 2026 and Close on October 12, 2026.

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