# Hands vs Auto Proximity Detection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hands at 58% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. Hands also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hands holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hands has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hands's written reviews are positive against 0% of Auto Proximity Detection's.

Hands ships an update monthly, Auto Proximity Detection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands | Auto Proximity Detection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-browser/id609652505/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-browser/id609652505)

Surf the web without touching your screen using hand gestures. Ideal for cooking, repairs, or workouts, it allows vertical scrolling and page navigation. Offers an optional add-on for hands-free favorite page management.

**Highlights:** Hands-free vertical scrolling, Gesture-based page navigation, Optional 'Hands-free Favorites' add-on, Customizable 'drop hand' gesture (iPhone only), Integrated help and feedback, Bookmark favorite sites, Time spent waiting meter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hands-free Favorites | $1.99 | one-time |


### Auto Proximity Detection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532)

This utility app allows hands-free control of your iPhone using the proximity sensor. Perform actions like taking photos, recording audio/video, or toggling the flashlight by covering the screen, ideal for when you can't interact directly.

**Highlights:** Hands-free photo taking, Audio recording, Video recording, Flashlight toggle, Voice-reported location, Voice-reported time, Text note dictation, Number counting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hands free?

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

### Is Auto Proximity Detection free?

Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hands or Auto Proximity Detection?

Hands is rated higher. Hands averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hands or Auto Proximity Detection have ads?

Hands shows ads; Auto Proximity Detection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hands or Auto Proximity Detection?

Hands ships an update monthly, and Auto Proximity Detection every 2 months. Most recently, Hands was updated on September 9, 2026 and Auto Proximity Detection on September 20, 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.*