Knots vs Close Proximity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Close Proximity
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Knots | Close Proximity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Offdigit SRL | David Olivo181656993521 |
In-app purchases
Knots
- Knots$2.991 Month
- Knots$24.991 Year
Close Proximity
No in-app purchases





