Comparison

Knots vs Close Proximity

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

Head to head
About

Knots

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In an era where social platforms are designed to divide and manipulate, Knots brings you closer to the people you care about. Knots is a digital space that is informed by mental health experts, responsive to studies, and free from profit-driven manipulation. “Knots” are the important relationships in each of our lives, the ties that bind us to one another. It’s time that technology worked to strengthen the core bonds that define us as humans, instead of driving us apart. --- Values: * Real people - At Knots, every interaction you have is with a verified human, ensuring that everyone you’re speaking with is exactly who they say they are. * Beyond numbers - We’re focused on the quality of your connections, not the metrics. Say goodbye to the stress of likes and public follower counts. * Uncompromised privacy - Privacy is our promise, not a fair-weather feature. Enjoy an ad-free space where your data is never shared or sold. * No more doomscrolling - Knots is algorithm-free, designed to make your time spent on the app valuable and intentional. * Intimate interactions - All interactions in Knots are private and encrypted, fostering a space for secure, authentic dialogue without public scrutiny. --- Teen Accounts: Give your teen a safe, private space to build healthy habits online. Designed for ages 12-16, teen accounts allow users to interact only with people they already know. Parents can supervise, pause, or remove the account at any time. --- Knots is a subscription-based service, because you’re our priority, not our product. Enjoy a one-month free trial on us :) --- Terms and Conditions - https://joinknots.com/app/legal/terms-of-service

About

Close Proximity

Features
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Close Proximity helps you discover and connect with real people around you based on where you are right now. No swiping, no algorithms — just real connections with people in your immediate surroundings. Whether you're at a coffee shop, event, or just out in your neighborhood, Close Proximity shows you who's nearby and lets you reach out instantly. Features: • See who's around you in real time • Send connection requests to people nearby • Chat with new connections instantly • Build your circle one encounter at a time • Get notified when someone nearby wants to connect

Screenshots

Knots4 screens
Close Proximity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Close Proximity at none against Knots's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Knots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Close Proximity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Knots versus Close Proximity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotsClose Proximity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB32 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOffdigit SRLDavid Olivo181656993521

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knots

Subscriptions2
  • Knots$2.991 Month
  • Knots$24.991 Year
None

Close Proximity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knots free?
Knots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Close Proximity free?
Close Proximity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knots or Close Proximity have ads?
Neither Knots nor Close Proximity shows ads.

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