The long-distance relationship app
The long-distance relationship app for couples who hate goodbyes.
CloserTo is a long-distance relationship app built around the two halves of loving someone far away: the visits you wait for and the days in between. Capture every reunion on a disposable camera that develops after goodbye, share a daily photo, count down to your next hello, and keep a private journal — together.
Free forever · iPhone · iOS 17.6+
What to look for in a long-distance relationship app
There are a lot of couples apps. The ones that actually make the distance feel smaller tend to do a few things well rather than everything at once. Before you pick one, look for these:
Low-effort daily connection
A way to feel close without scheduling a call — a shared photo, a widget, a quick note that keeps your partner in your day.
Something to count down to
A visible countdown to your next visit turns the waiting into anticipation instead of an open-ended ache.
A home for your memories
Photos, journal entries, and milestones you can revisit — so the relationship feels like it's building something real.
It works for both of you
Shared by design, on a platform you both use, with one subscription that covers the two of you.
Want the full comparison of the categories of LDR apps out there? Read our honest roundup of the best long-distance relationship apps.
How CloserTo keeps you close
CloserTo is designed around the real rhythm of a long-distance relationship — present and joyful during visits, gentle and connected during the wait.
Visit Film
When you're finally together, start a visit film. Capture the moments on a disposable-camera roll that stays hidden while you're in it, then develops and reveals itself after you say goodbye — a little gift waiting for you on the trip home.
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Daily Photo
Between visits, you each share one photo a day. Both reveal at the same moment, so you're peeking into each other's ordinary days and building a streak you won't want to break.
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Countdown & Widgets
A countdown to your next reunion lives right on your lock screen and home screen, alongside a widget showing the latest photo your partner shared. The days-until are the first thing you see.
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The daily photo exchange, the countdown, and the shared journal are free for as long as you use them. CloserTo+ unlocks unlimited visit film photos, all three camera lenses, and more — and only one partner needs to subscribe for both of you to get everything. See the full pricing or read up on how to make a long-distance relationship work.
Long-distance relationship app FAQ
- What is the best app for a long-distance relationship?
- The best long-distance relationship app is the one that fits your biggest challenge. CloserTo is built for couples who want their visits and their everyday moments to feel special: it captures each visit on a disposable-camera roll that develops after goodbye, and keeps you close between trips with a daily photo exchange, a countdown to your next reunion, widgets, and a shared journal.
- Is CloserTo free?
- Yes. The core of CloserTo is free forever — the daily photo exchange, the countdown, the shared journal, and a limited number of visit film photos. CloserTo+ unlocks unlimited film photos, all three camera lenses, extended journal features, and priority collages, and only one partner needs to subscribe for both of you to get access.
- Does my partner need the app too?
- Yes — CloserTo is built for two. You connect with your partner so your daily photos reveal together, your countdown is shared, and your visit films belong to both of you. Only one of you needs CloserTo+ for both to enjoy the premium features.
- What devices does CloserTo support?
- CloserTo is available for iPhone (iOS 17.6 and later), including lock-screen and home-screen widgets. Android support is on the roadmap.
- How is CloserTo different from other long-distance couples apps?
- Most couples apps focus only on chatting or counting down. CloserTo is built around the rhythm of long distance itself — the visits and the waiting. Its signature Visit Film turns each reunion into a disposable-camera roll you open after you say goodbye, so leaving each other comes with something to look forward to instead of just an empty feeling.