Comparison

PROXIMITY® vs Kio Proximity

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

Kio Proximity

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The Kio Proximity app provides the capability to locate nearby Kontakt.io IoT devices within Bluetooth range of your real-time location. The app determines the proximity of a Kontakt.io device by its RSSI signal strength to your current real-time location, so the closer or farther you move from a device the app will let you know.

Screenshots

PROXIMITY®4 screens
Kio Proximity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kio Proximity at none against PROXIMITY®'s 2. Kio Proximity also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.6). PROXIMITY®'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. Kio Proximity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROXIMITY® ships an update every 4 weeks, Kio Proximity every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PROXIMITY® versus Kio Proximity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROXIMITY®Kio Proximity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIV Security LLCKontakt Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PROXIMITY®

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

Kio Proximity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROXIMITY® free?
PROXIMITY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kio Proximity free?
Kio Proximity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROXIMITY® or Kio Proximity have ads?
Neither PROXIMITY® nor Kio Proximity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROXIMITY® or Kio Proximity?
PROXIMITY® ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kio Proximity every 7 months. Most recently, PROXIMITY® was updated on October 5, 2026 and Kio Proximity on September 28, 2026.

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