hyper(s) vs Proximity Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hyper(s)
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(shop) :: Make [p]urchases of items selected for semiotic weight; (schedule) :: Make [p]lans and sign up for events; (social) :: Make [p]rofiles and connect in the groups events unlock
Proximity Live
Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity, up to 100 yards away. Initiate conversations with a simple wave and build connections by adding friends. Customize your profile and explore who's around you in real-time.
- Discover people within 100 yards
- Send waves to start conversations
- Add friends and track streaks
- Filter by gender and friends
- Customize profile with bio and links
- Privacy-focused location sharing
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Proximity lets you instantly discover and connect with people within 100 yards of you. Whether you’re on campus, at an event, or exploring your city, Proximity makes meeting new people in real life simple and exciting. Features: • See who’s nearby in real-time (within 100 yards) • Send waves to start conversations • Add friends and track your wave streaks • Filter by gender, friends, or search by name • Customize your profile with a bio and social links Privacy First Your location is never shared publicly—only approximate distance is shown. Whether you’re looking for new friends or just curious who’s around, Proximity brings the social world closer—literally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hyper(s) at none against Proximity Live's 2. hyper(s) also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Proximity Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. hyper(s) asks for nothing beyond the download.
hyper(s) ships an update weekly, Proximity Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | hyper(s) | Proximity Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 390 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Phillip Greenbaum | Jeff Gardanier |
In-app purchases
hyper(s)
No in-app purchases
Proximity Live
- Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Premium$39.991 Year
