Comparison

Time Vault vs ProxiOne

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

Head to head
About

Time Vault

Preserve your precious moments for future enjoyment. Lock away photos, videos, and notes until a specific date. Receive a notification when your time capsule is ready to be opened.

Highlights
  • Create future memory vaults
  • Lock photos, videos, and notes
  • Set custom unlock dates
  • Receive unlock notifications
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Secure on-device storage
  • No account required
Features
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Create memories for the future. Lock photos, videos, and notes until any date in the future. Capture a moment today and open it when the time is right. Time Vault keeps your memories private until the date you choose and then notifies you when they’re ready. How it works • Create a vault • Add photos, videos, voice notes, or text • Set an unlock date • Keep adding until it opens • Get notified when it’s ready Private by design • AES-256 encryption for every vault • Stored securely on your device • No account required Some memories are worth waiting for.

About

ProxiOne

This app uses your phone's Bluetooth to automatically lock your computer when you walk away. It offers features like a siren alarm for public spaces and remote monitoring of your device's status. Enjoy enhanced data privacy with this efficient security solution.

Highlights
  • Automatic proximity-based computer locking
  • Smart signal filtering to prevent accidental locks
  • Work-aware mode that detects active usage
  • Multi-device pairing for enhanced security
  • Cafe mode with siren alarm and instant alerts
  • Remote lock, status monitoring, and activity log
Features
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Walk Away. Your Computer Locks Automatically. Ever walked away from your desk at the office or a cafe and realized you left your computer unlocked? Meet Proximity Lock, the invisible bodyguard for your data. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), this app turns your iPhone into a smart security key. It automatically locks your computer or puts it to sleep the moment you step away, ensuring your private information stays private. Tutorial and download the macOS app here: https://tqtuan1201.github.io/public/apps/proximity/ KEY FEATURES 1. Proximity Auto-Lock • Fully Automatic: No manual input needed. Just carry your phone and walk away; your device locks instantly. • Smart Signal Filter: Advanced algorithms ignore brief signal interference, only locking when you have actually left the area. • Work-Aware: Detects active usage and will not lock your computer while you are typing or presenting. • Multi-Device Support: Pair multiple phones. The computer only locks when all paired devices are out of range. 2. Cafe Mode (Anti-Theft) Stepping away in a public space? Enable Cafe Mode for extra protection: • Siren Alarm: Triggers a loud alarm if someone tries to unplug, close, or move your device. • Instant Alerts: Receive real-time notifications on your phone the second suspicious activity is detected. 3. Remote Control & Monitoring • One-Tap Lock: Secure your computer manually with a single tap from your phone. • Status Monitor: Check battery levels and lock status remotely. • Activity Log: View a detailed timeline of security events and timestamps. WHY CHOOSE PROXIMITY LOCK? • Absolute Privacy: No accounts, no cloud. All connections stay local and encrypted between your devices. • Quick Setup: Pair your devices in seconds using a simple QR code. • Battery Efficient: Optimized for BLE to ensure minimal impact on your phone and computer battery life. REQUIREMENTS • Requires the companion app installed on both your iPhone and your Macbook . • Optimized for macOS.

Screenshots

Time Vault4 screens
ProxiOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ProxiOne at 5 against Time Vault's 2. ProxiOne also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Time Vault sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ProxiOne sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Time Vault against 5.0 for ProxiOne. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, ProxiOne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Time Vault versus ProxiOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime VaultProxiOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos Castaneda12BAY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Time Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProxiOne

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Time Vault

One-time4
  • Magic Key - Under 1 Week$4.99
  • Magic Key - Under 1 Month$9.99
  • Magic Key - Under 6 Months$14.99
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  • Magic Key - 6 Months+$24.99
1 purchases

ProxiOne

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$6.99

Questions

Is Time Vault free?
Time Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProxiOne free?
ProxiOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Vault or ProxiOne?
Time Vault and ProxiOne are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Time Vault or ProxiOne have ads?
Neither Time Vault nor ProxiOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Vault or ProxiOne?
Time Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProxiOne every 9 days. Most recently, Time Vault was updated on October 6, 2026 and ProxiOne on October 20, 2026.

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