HelloShift vs Proximity Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HelloShift
This platform streamlines hotel operations by replacing traditional logbooks and spreadsheets with a modern, user-friendly interface. It facilitates instant staff communication and task management across devices, while also enabling direct SMS communication with guests.
- Instant staff communication
- Task management
- Computer and mobile access
- Guest SMS communication
- Replaces logbooks and spreadsheets
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HelloShift is a communication platform for hotel staff and guests. It replaces handwritten logbooks, sticky notes and complicated spreadsheets with a familiar, Facebook-like interface that lets staff communicate instantly and work together to complete tasks on their computers and mobile devices. HelloShift enables SMS communication with guests, from booking through guest stay and beyond.
Proximity Hero
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Proximity Hero Scanner Only for Registered Proximity Hero Businesses Overview Unlock the full power of your Proximity Hero account with Proximity Hero Scanner—the official app for businesses enrolled on the Proximity Hero platform. Scan customer Wallet passes, trigger automated loyalty actions, and send targeted push notifications—all in one sleek, easy-to-use tool. Key Features Wallet Pass Scan Scan customers’ Proxi‑Pass cards directly from Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Automatically credit stamps, points, or complete check‑ins on every visit. Manual & Scheduled Push Notifications Send promotions, limited‑time deals, or friendly reminders instantly—or schedule messages for peak impact. Customize by customer segment or campaign goal. Why Choose Proximity Hero Scanner? Optimized for Proximity Hero subscribers, this app seamlessly integrates with your existing loyalty setup—no general‑use access or public scanning. Only businesses registered on the Proximity Hero platform can sign in, scan passes, and send notifications. Requirements & Access - Must have an active Proximity Hero business account - Registered geo‑fence locations activated by your plan - Access to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet passes issued via Proximity Hero
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Proximity Hero at every 2 weeks against HelloShift's every 5 months. Proximity Hero also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HelloShift ships an update every 5 months, Proximity Hero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HelloShift | Proximity Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helloshift Inc | Proximity Hero LLC |
In-app purchases
HelloShift
No in-app purchases
Proximity Hero
No in-app purchases
Questions
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