# WatchChat 2 vs ProxUs

The clearest difference is rating: WatchChat 2 at 4.6 against ProxUs's 4.0. WatchChat 2 also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). ProxUs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchChat 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. ProxUs asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchChat 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchChat 2 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of WatchChat 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of ProxUs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WatchChat 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, ProxUs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchChat 2 | ProxUs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchchat-2-chat-on-watch/id1299535391/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxus/id6756905429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XAN Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/942090166) | [Edward Romanita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863590087) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchChat 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchchat-2-chat-on-watch/id1299535391)

Communicate via WhatsApp directly from your Apple Watch. Send messages, voice notes, view media, and reply using various input methods. Enjoy a private experience with optional upgrades for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Reply to chats and groups, Send voice notes, Customizable keyboards, View photos and videos, Customize font size, Quick replies

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support WatchChat Development | $4.99 | per year |
| WatchChat Premium | $6.95 | per year |
| Promotional Offer | $14.95 | one-time |
| WatchChat Premium | $14.95 | one-time |
| WatchChat Premium | $17.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 💯 Excellent app
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🤖 Seamless integration with WhatsApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Requires phone to be nearby
- 🔒 Limitations due to WhatsApp restrictions
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with multi-device WhatsApp beta
- Inconsistent message loading and updating

**Requested features**

- Add support for WhatsApp calls
- Improve standalone functionality without phone
- Implement native Apple Watch keyboard
- Allow deleting chat messages


### ProxUs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxus/id6756905429)

Discover people nearby in real-time with a live radar. Create or join location-based chat rooms to connect with others who share your interests. Control your visibility and build trust through reputation ratings.

**Highlights:** Live radar for nearby users, Customizable radius settings, Location-based chat rooms, Interest-based matching, Reputation rating system, Invisible mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchChat 2 free?

WatchChat 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProxUs free?

ProxUs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchChat 2 or ProxUs?

WatchChat 2 is rated higher. WatchChat 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while ProxUs averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WatchChat 2 or ProxUs have ads?

Neither WatchChat 2 nor ProxUs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchChat 2 or ProxUs?

WatchChat 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProxUs every 9 days. Most recently, WatchChat 2 was updated on November 12, 2026 and ProxUs on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*