Comparison

PROXIMITY® vs Dimmed Note

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

Head to head
About

PROXIMITY®

This app securely stores and manages your passwords and authenticator codes using zero-knowledge encryption. It offers a unique peer-to-peer recovery system, eliminating the need for master passwords or recovery keys. Securely share sensitive information with trusted contacts.

Highlights
  • Zero-knowledge password management
  • Peer Identity Verification recovery
  • Built-in TOTP authenticator
  • Secure password generation
  • AutoFill and browser extensions
  • Secure data sharing
Features
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PROXIMITY® – Zero-Knowledge Password Manager & Authenticator (2FA) PROXIMITY is a zero-knowledge password manager, two-factor authenticator (2FA), and secure vault. Your data stays private, encrypted, and fully under your control — no master passwords, no recovery keys, no security questions. Only you and your trusted peers can access it. ZERO-KNOWLEDGE BY DESIGN Your private key never leaves your device. All encryption and decryption happens locally — cloud servers store encrypted data only. Even Proximity cannot read or decrypt your credentials. PATENTED PEER IDENTITY VERIFICATION Your trusted network is your recovery system. If you lose your phone or reinstall the app, a trusted contact can securely verify you and return your encrypted key — without exposing your data or involving Proximity. No centralized recovery risk, no backdoors. PASSWORD MANAGER + AUTHENTICATOR (2FA / TOTP) Secure password generator Unlimited stored credentials Built-in TOTP authenticator (Google Authenticator compatible), QR code setup Push notifications for approval AUTOFILL & BROWSER SUPPORT iOS AutoFill, Safari extension, Chrome extension, and seamless login across devices. SECURE SHARING Share passwords, authenticator codes, and sensitive data with approved trusted contacts — you decide what's shared and what stays private. WHAT YOU CAN STORE Passwords, authenticator accounts, secure notes, documents and images, recovery codes, and other important records — all under device-only encryption. SIMPLE SETUP Download Proximity, create your account, add at least one trusted contact, and you're secured. FREE TO USE Proximity is currently free, with no paid tier: unlimited accounts, sharing, trusted connections, secure document storage, and full activity history — all included. YOUR DATA. YOUR KEYS. YOUR CONTROL. Your data is only accessible on your registered device. Your trusted connections are your recovery system. Proximity cannot access, reset, or recover your account. Choose PROXIMITY® and take back control of your online identity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dimmed Note

Features
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Hide and block the screen area where you enter text from above and below at any size. By displaying only the area of ​​interest, glare is reduced.

Screenshots

PROXIMITY®4 screens
Dimmed Note1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dimmed Note at none against PROXIMITY®'s 2. Dimmed Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.6). PROXIMITY®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PROXIMITY® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dimmed Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROXIMITY® ships an update every 4 weeks, Dimmed Note every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PROXIMITY® versus Dimmed Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROXIMITY®Dimmed Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.8.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIV Security LLCHideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PROXIMITY®

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year
None

Dimmed Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROXIMITY® free?
PROXIMITY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dimmed Note free?
Dimmed Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROXIMITY® or Dimmed Note have ads?
Dimmed Note shows ads; PROXIMITY® does not.
Which is updated more often, PROXIMITY® or Dimmed Note?
PROXIMITY® ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dimmed Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, PROXIMITY® was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dimmed Note on October 30, 2026.

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