Comparison

Beeper vs Proximity Live

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

Head to head
About

Beeper

Consolidate all your conversations from multiple messaging platforms into a single application. Send and receive messages across nine different chat networks, streamlining your communication experience.

Highlights
  • Supports 9 chat networks
  • Unified inbox
  • Send and receive messages
  • Desktop app available
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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You want to talk to people, not switch apps. Beeper puts WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Messages, and 11 more in one app. Connect up to 5 accounts for free. 14 CHAT NETWORKS, ONE APP WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Discord, Google Chat, Google Messages, Google Voice, Line, LinkedIn, Signal, Slack, Telegram, Tumblr, and X (Twitter) MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS PER APP You've got two WhatsApp accounts, personal and business. Connect both and see everything in one inbox. FIND ANY MESSAGE, INSTANTLY Search every chat app at once. Filter by person, by app, or by what you're looking for: images, video, links, and files. CONTROL THE CHAT CHAOS · Merge chats across apps into one conversation. · Organize with Labels: friends, work, family. · Custom notifications to avoid interruptions. · Clear one inbox, not one per app. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Beeper works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook. Everything stays in sync. Start a reply at your desk, finish it on the train. DO MORE WITH BEEPER PLUS · 10 accounts, up to 3 per chat network · Unlimited Merged Chats and Labels · Reminders — never drop the ball · Send Later — write at midnight, send at 9am · Incognito Mode — read quietly · AI Voice Note Transcription · Custom App Icon Privacy Policy: https://beeper.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://beeper.com/terms

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Beeper4 screens
Proximity Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

Beeper and Proximity Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Proximity Live's written reviews are positive against 71% of Beeper's. Beeper's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 11). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beeper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Proximity Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Beeper against 4.7 for Proximity Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beeper has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Beeper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proximity Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beeper ships an update every 6 days, Proximity Live every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beeper versus Proximity Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeperProximity Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings)4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutomatticJeff Gardanier

Customer experience

Beeper

All ratings1,011 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative19.8%

Proximity Live

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Beeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to tag users
  • Deletes parts of message when typing on Mac

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for more services like Threads, Bluesky, Matrix, Reddit Chat, Twitch, & TikTok DMs

Proximity Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Beeper

Subscriptions4
  • Beeper Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beeper Plus Plus Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Beeper Plus Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Beeper Plus Plus Yearly7 Days trial$499.991 Year
2 purchases

Proximity Live

Subscriptions2
  • Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Beeper free?
Beeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proximity Live free?
Proximity Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beeper or Proximity Live?
Beeper and Proximity Live are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Beeper or Proximity Live have ads?
Neither Beeper nor Proximity Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beeper or Proximity Live?
Beeper ships an update every 6 days, and Proximity Live every 11 days. Most recently, Beeper was updated on September 23, 2026 and Proximity Live on September 11, 2026.

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