Proximity Live vs LDS Taste Buds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proximity Live
Discover and connect with people nearby in real-time. Send waves to initiate conversations and build connections. Customize your profile and track your interactions.
- Discover people within 100 yards
- Send waves to start conversations
- Add friends and track streaks
- Filter users by gender or 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.
LDS Taste Buds
Connect with fellow Latter-day Saints who share your passion for food. Discover local foodies, plan casual dining meetups, and enjoy good company and great meals without pressure. Features include group gatherings, safety tools, and dietary preference options.
- Find local foodies
- Plan simple meetups
- Create groups and gatherings
- Prioritize safety with public locations
- Note dietary preferences
- Organized with RSVPs and reminders
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LDS Taste Buds helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints find fellow food lovers nearby and meet up to eat out—no swiping, no pressure, just good company and good food. Why you’ll love it Find your people: Discover Latter-day Saint foodies by location and shared tastes. Plan simple meetups: Post a dinner idea or join one—pick cuisine, time, and budget. Groups & gatherings: Go solo, with friends, or set family-friendly meetups. Safety first: Public locations, clear details, and built-in tools to keep plans organized. Dietary tags: Note vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and more. Organized & flexible: RSVP, reminders, and maps so everyone gets to the table on time. Whether you’re new in town, traveling, or just hungry for great conversation, LDS Taste Buds makes it easy to share a meal with people who share your values.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDS Taste Buds at none against Proximity Live's 2. LDS Taste Buds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. LDS Taste Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.
LDS Taste Buds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Proximity Live ships an update every 8 days, LDS Taste Buds every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proximity Live | LDS Taste Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeff Gardanier | Tyler Donohue |
Customer experience
Proximity Live
LDS Taste Buds
In-app purchases
Proximity Live
- Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Premium$39.991 Year
LDS Taste Buds
No in-app purchases








