Comparison

Proxy vs Cocktail Connect

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

Head to head
About

Proxy

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What if going up to new people was easy? Proxy shows you who nearby is open to meeting right now. Coffee, a walk, whatever. Walking distance, no pressure. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse nearby profiles 2. Send a Wave to show you're open to meeting 3. If it's mutual, you get a limited chat chat to pick a spot 4. Then go meet. The chat expires so you actually talk. MADE FOR REAL PLANS Coffee, a walk, lunch between classes, afterwork… whatever fits your day. No stakes, no pressure. TRUST & SAFETY Face verification and reporting tools keep things real. The best social app is the one you spend the least time on. Get a plan, close the app, enrich your life. Terms of Use: https://www.proxyapp.eu/terms

About

Cocktail Connect

Features
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Cocktail Connect is a live social map designed for nightlife enthusiasts. No more endless messaging with members who aren't thereβ€”our map shows you exactly who is checked in at your favorite lounges and bars right now. How It Works: Live Lounge Map: Browse a real-time map of local hotspots. See how many members are checked in before you leave the house. The Signal: See someone interesting checked in? Send a Signal to say hello. Live Chat: Once a signal is accepted, start a conversation instantly. Every night starts fresh. At 4:00 AM all chats, signals, and check-ins reset automatically. Pro Features: Upgrade to Cocktail Connect Pro to unlock direct messaging, unlimited signals, and a premium "Pro" badge on the map to stand out on the lounge map Safety First: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. Integrated block and report features ensure a respectful environment for everyone. EULA: https://www.atlantacocktaildirectory.com/terms

Screenshots

Proxy4 screens
Cocktail Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cocktail Connect at every 2 days against Proxy's weekly. Proxy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). 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. Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cocktail Connect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proxy ships an update weekly, Cocktail Connect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Proxy versus Cocktail Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxyCocktail Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLiam HenrardSean Yoo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Proxy

Subscriptions3
  • 1 week Proxy+ Subscription$3.997 Days
  • 1 month Proxy+ Subscription$10.491 Month
  • 3 months Proxy+ Subscription$17.993 Months
3 purchases

Cocktail Connect

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$2.99

Questions

Is Proxy free?
Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cocktail Connect free?
Cocktail Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Proxy or Cocktail Connect have ads?
Neither Proxy nor Cocktail Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proxy or Cocktail Connect?
Proxy ships an update weekly, and Cocktail Connect every 2 days. Most recently, Proxy was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cocktail Connect on October 31, 2026.

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