Comparison

Closer vs Couples Widget

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

Head to head
About

Closer

Features
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Closer helps couples feel connected throughout the day with private moments shared right on the Home Screen. Whether you’re apart or simply busy, small updates make it easier to stay emotionally close. β€’ See how your partner is feeling at a glance β€’ Share photos, music and little moments instantly β€’ Celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and future plans together β€’ Spark natural conversations without opening a chat β€’ Keep your relationship private, with no public feed or followers Connect with your partner in a few taps, then add a Closer widget to your Home Screen. Share a mood, photo, countdown, song or message, and it appears for your partner to see. You can even capture real dual-camera moments that show both your view and your face at once. Closer is made for couples in long-distance relationships, partners with busy schedules, and anyone who wants more meaningful connection in the small moments of everyday life. Download Closer and invite your partner to feel closer, wherever you are. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Couples Widget

Features
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Puffy is the softest way to stay close to your favorite people β€” a one-tap "thinking of you" app for your closest friends, your family, and your partner. No long messages, no pressure to reply, no feed to scroll. Just a warm little signal between people who care about each other. β€” SEND A PUFF IN ONE TAP β€” Tap once to let someone know they're on your mind. They get a soft, gentle notification β€” never noisy, never spammy β€” and they can Puff back instantly. Want to say a little more? Add a feeling like a hug, "miss you," "good luck," or "coffee?" to your Puff. β€” FIND YOUR PEOPLE β€” Sync contacts to see who's already on Puffy, search by username, or send an invite link that lasts 7 days. Every connection is mutual β€” nobody can add or see you without your okay. Not comfortable with someone? Block or report them in a tap. β€” YOUR CLOSE CIRCLE β€” Keep the people closest to you in one calm place. See who's connected, send a Puff, Puff back, and pick up right where you left off β€” no chat history, no unread badges piling up. β€” PRIVACY-FIRST LOCATION SHARING β€” Share your location only when you choose to. Pick from once, for an hour, for the day, or always β€” and stop anytime with one tap. Sharing is foreground and consent-based: Puffy never tracks you in the background and never shares your location secretly. You can also gently ask someone to share their location, and they decide whether to say yes. β€” QUICK-PUFF NOTIFICATIONS β€” Pin a quick-puff notification for your favorite person so you can send a Puff without even opening the app β€” perfect for a fast "thinking of you" between meetings or on your commute. β€” CUSTOMIZE & SIGN IN YOUR WAY β€” Pick the sound you hear when a Puff arrives β€” default, gentle chime, bright chime, or silent β€” and toggle Puff, location, or Premium notifications individually in Settings. Get started as a guest in seconds, or create a full account with phone number, email, Google, Apple, or Facebook. β€” WHY PUFFY β€” β€’ Soft, warm, and beautifully simple β€” nothing to configure, nothing to figure out β€’ Privacy-first by design β€” every connection and every location share needs your consent β€’ Not a dating app, not a chat app, not a location tracker β€’ Gentle notifications that feel warm, never noisy β€’ Built for friends, family, and couples alike β€” near or far β€” FREE β€” β€’ One favorite person β€’ Unlimited Puffs and Puff backs β€’ Basic feelings β€’ Manual location sharing and location requests β€’ Contact sync, username search, and invite links β€’ Block and report for your safety β€’ Core privacy controls and custom notification sounds β€” PREMIUM β€” β€’ Recent 24-hour location history, only with the other person's clear consent β€’ More favorite people β€” grow your close circle beyond one β€’ Custom Puff styles and premium feelings β€’ Personal notes added to your Puffs β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ Advanced privacy controls Premium starts with a 3-day free trial, then continues at the plan price for your chosen monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime in your device's subscription settings. Premium never bypasses anyone's consent β€” you can only see a location history if that person has clearly allowed it, and they can revoke or delete access at any time. Puffy isn't about tracking people or filling a feed. It's the small, quiet gesture that says someone crossed your mind β€” while keeping both people in control. Stay softly connected. Send a Puff today. Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime at coddy@coddykit.com β€” we read every message. By subscribing to Puffy Premium you agree to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn how your data, location shares, and contacts are handled β€” always with your consent, never sold to third parties. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Closer4 screens
Couples Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Closer at none against Couples Widget's 2. Closer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Couples Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Closer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Closer ships an update every 2 weeks, Couples Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Closer versus Couples Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloserCouples Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYannick WestermannMEHMET CANKER (TR)

In-app purchases

None

Closer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Couples Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Puffy Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Puffy Premium Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Closer free?
Closer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Couples Widget free?
Couples Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Closer or Couples Widget have ads?
Couples Widget shows ads; Closer does not.
Which is updated more often, Closer or Couples Widget?
Closer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Couples Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Closer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Couples Widget on October 10, 2026.

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