Closer vs Byna
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Closer
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Closer is a countdown app built for the moments that matter โ not just the dates. Whether you're counting down to a trip, a reunion, a new home, or a quiet weekend away, Closer turns the wait into something worth feeling. - Beautiful photo backgrounds for your countdowns - 6 emotional tones: Hopeful, Excited, Calm, Romantic, Grateful, Adventurous - A fresh daily phrase that matches how you feel about the moment - Home screen and lock screen widgets that keep your countdown close - Local notifications so you never miss the lead-up - Pin your most important moment to the top Terms of Use (EULA): https://vivaapps.co/closer-app/terms
Byna
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Byna โ Dutch for "almost". Byna is a quiet countdown for the moments you're looking forward to. No clutter, no notifications shouting for attention, no extra screen time. One photo, one number, and the warm feeling of anticipation. โข Count down to a holiday, a birthday, a reunion โ or any moment at all. โข Choose your own photo, or let Byna pick a beautiful colour for you. โข Add a widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so "almost there" stays in view. โข Get one gentle nudge, right when the moment arrives. Not before, not more than once. โข Share your countdown with a link โ no app install needed for the person you send it to. Byna doesn't need an account and keeps your moments right on your device. Share a countdown, and the photo disappears on its own once the moment has passed. Small app. Big moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Byna at none against Closer's 2. Closer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Closer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Byna asks for nothing beyond the download.
Closer ships an update every 9 days, Byna every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Closer | Byna |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIVA APPS YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI | Gino Heetkamp |
In-app purchases
Closer
- Closer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Closer Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Byna
No in-app purchases









