Comparison

The Connection App 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

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.

Highlights
  • Real conversation over empty content
  • Local connection leading offline
  • Purpose-driven community spaces
  • No algorithmic manipulation
  • Designed for depth, not distraction
Features
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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.

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

The Connection App4 screens
Close Proximity4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Connection App versus Close Proximity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Connection AppClose Proximity
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB32 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJanelle SelouDavid Olivo181656993521

In-app purchases

None

The Connection App

No in-app purchases

None

Close Proximity

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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