Comparison

Proxima vs Connection. Offline Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Proxima

Features
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Stay in touch when the internet doesn't. Proxima is a peer-to-peer messenger that works WITHOUT Wi-Fi, cellular, or accounts. Messages travel directly between iPhones over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi within 30–100 meters. What's inside: β€’ Mesh network via Bluetooth + Wi-Fi, no servers β€’ End-to-end encrypted (Curve25519 + AES-GCM) β€’ 1-to-1 and group chats up to 8 people β€’ Voice messages with real waveform β€’ Files and photos in bulk (up to 5 MB) β€’ Reactions, replies, forward, edit, delete-for-everyone (48h window) β€’ Face ID lock for your private chats β€’ Identity verification via key fingerprint β€’ Location sharing that works offline When Proxima is indispensable: β€’ Blackouts and dead zones β€’ Flights and roaming β€’ Festivals, concerts, summer camps β€’ Subway, tunnels, basements β€’ Corporate events without Wi-Fi β€’ Whenever privacy matters more than convenience No server. No account. No phone number. No tracking. Premium unlocks the full app. Start with a 3-day free trial β€” cancel anytime. $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Subscription auto-renews via your App Store account. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://github.com/spiroba/Offline-messenger/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md Support: boris.spiro91@gmail.com

About

Connection. Offline Messenger

Features
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A messenger that works completely without the internet. All messages are transmitted directly between devices over a local network, ensuring fast and secure communication without servers or cloud services. You can stay connected even where there is no mobile signal β€” as long as you are near each other. No phone number or email registration is required β€” you can start using the app immediately after installation. The app supports sending text, photos, videos, and files (ZIP, PDF, and other formats), as well as creating group chats. You can also record and send short audio and video messages, making communication smooth and expressive even in offline mode. The messenger is perfect for use on airplanes, trains, or any place without internet β€” simply share Wi-Fi from your phone to connect with others. In addition, the app offers flexible customization: you can personalize chat appearance and overall design. Some features of the app are available as paid options. Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-rsyR1I1WWk_rYhRUublseRrQNks-Sc/view?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Proxima4 screens
Connection. Offline Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Connection. Offline Messenger at every 3 weeks against Proxima's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Proxima sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Connection. Offline Messenger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxima ships an update every 3 months, Connection. Offline Messenger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Proxima versus Connection. Offline Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProximaConnection. Offline Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris SpiroAlexander Sukhanov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Proxima

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Connection. Offline Messenger

One-time1
  • Connection Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Proxima free?
Proxima is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connection. Offline Messenger free?
Connection. Offline Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Proxima or Connection. Offline Messenger have ads?
Neither Proxima nor Connection. Offline Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proxima or Connection. Offline Messenger?
Proxima ships an update every 3 months, and Connection. Offline Messenger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proxima was updated on October 30, 2026 and Connection. Offline Messenger on September 24, 2026.

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