Comparison

Closer vs Byna

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

Head to head
About

Closer

Features
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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

About

Byna

Features
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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. โ€ข Count down to a holiday, a birthday, a reunion โ€” or any moment at all. โ€ข Choose your own photo, or let Byna pick a beautiful colour for you. โ€ข Add a widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so "almost there" stays in view. โ€ข Get one gentle nudge, right when the moment arrives. Not before, not more than once. โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

Closer4 screens
Byna4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Closer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Byna asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Closer versus Byna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloserByna
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVA APPS YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIGino Heetkamp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Closer

Subscriptions2
  • Closer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Closer Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Byna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Closer free?
Closer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Byna free?
Byna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Closer or Byna have ads?
Neither Closer nor Byna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Closer or Byna?
Closer ships an update every 9 days, and Byna every 5 days. Most recently, Closer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Byna on October 31, 2026.

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