The Connection App vs Close Proximity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Connection App
A Christ-centered social platform focused on fostering meaningful connections and real-world engagement. It encourages thoughtful discussions and local community events, aiming to reduce screen time and promote personal growth.
- Real conversation over empty content
- Local connection leading offline
- Purpose-driven community spaces
- No algorithmic manipulation
- Designed for depth, not distraction
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The only social media app designed to get you off social media. The Connection is a Christ centered social platform built for real people who want more than what this world has to offer. We connect you to ideas, conversations, communities, and events that actually move your life forward , and then we push you back into the real world to live them. What makes The Connection different? • Real conversation over empty content Long-form discussions, thoughtful posts, and meaningful engagement, not trends and clickbait. • Local connection that leads offline Find meetups, events, discussions, and gatherings near you. Community doesn’t stop at the screen. • Purpose-driven community spaces Join conversations around faith, culture, ideas, leadership, mental clarity, relationships, and personal growth. • No algorithmic manipulation Your feed isn’t controlled by outrage, dopamine loops, or psychological tricks. • Designed for depth, not distraction We built this app so you spend less time on it, and more time living.
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 device support: The Connection App at 3 against Close Proximity's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Connection App | Close Proximity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Janelle Selou | David Olivo181656993521 |
In-app purchases
The Connection App
No in-app purchases
Close Proximity
No in-app purchases
Questions
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