HowClose

HowClose helps you answer a simple question: How close is this location to the places that matter to me?

Whether you're house hunting, comparing neighborhoods, or checking a new address against your regular spots, HowClose scores any location against your personal list of favorites.

Build your favorites list Add specific places (an address, a business, or a map pin), or add categories like "Starbucks" or "grocery store" that resolve to the nearest match near each location you're evaluating.

Compare saved locations Save candidate addresses or properties and see an aggregate distance score, walkability count, and bikeability count at a glance. Lower scores mean you're closer to more of what you care about.

Use your current location Open Compare → Current Location to score where you are right now against your selected favorites.

Real travel distances HowClose uses Apple's routing APIs for driving, walking, and biking distances and estimated travel times — not just straight-line guesses.

Share with others Send favorites or saved locations to family or friends via AirDrop. They can import them directly into HowClose on their iPhone.

Navigate there Tap any resolved favorite to open directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps.

You control the list Choose which favorites count toward each score, set weights, configure walk/bike thresholds, and drag favorites into the order you prefer.

HowClose stores your favorites and locations on your device. No account required.