ProxiOne vs Niro Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Walk away. Your laptop locks. ProxiOne turns your phone into a key for your laptop. Leave your desk and the laptop locks by itself. Come back and you are ready to work again. No buttons, no habits to learn. PROXIMITY AUTO-LOCK • Locks your laptop when your phone moves away, over Bluetooth. • Smart signal filter: a short drop does not lock you out. • Waits while you type, so it does not lock in the middle of your work. • Choose your own lock distance and see it live on the signal card. • Pair more than one phone. The laptop locks only when all of them are gone. TRUSTED PLACES • Save places like Home or Office. • Relaxed at home, Standard at work, Strict at the café: your laptop picks the profile by itself. • Strict locks as soon as you leave and turns on Privacy Screen. • Location is optional and stays on your laptop. Focus, Shortcuts or one tap on your phone work too. PRIVACY SCREEN • Covers your screen the moment you step away, before anyone can read it. • Any key asks for your password. Quick Unlock gets you back in fast. CAFÉ MODE ANTI-THEFT • Arm it before you leave your laptop in a public place. • A loud alarm sounds if someone unplugs the charger, closes the lid or wakes the screen. • Your phone gets an alert the same second. SECURITY ALARM AND REMOTE CONTROL • Sound a loud alarm on your laptop from your phone. • Lock, sleep or start the screen saver from your phone. • Check battery and lock status at a glance. • Activity Log shows every lock, unlock and alert with the time. ALSO INCLUDED • Work Mode keeps your laptop awake and tells you before it sleeps. • Home Screen widgets, Live Activity and a watch app. • Pair in seconds with a QR code. No account. PRIVACY FIRST Your phone and laptop talk directly over Bluetooth. There is no ProxiOne account and no ProxiOne server. Your places and activity stay on your devices. The app sends anonymous usage statistics and crash reports, and you can turn them off in About. PRICE Free to download. Every feature is free for 3 days after you pair. After that, a one-time Pro purchase keeps Proximity Auto-Lock, Trusted Places, Privacy Screen, Café Mode, Security Alarm, Remote Lock & Sleep, Screen Saver, Battery & Status and Activity Log on. No subscription. REQUIREMENTS Install ProxiOne on your phone and on your laptop. One Pro purchase works on both.
Niro Connect
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Niro Connect is the companion app designed to seamlessly connect, manage, and interact with your Niro AI Robot. With a simple setup process, you can connect your robot to Wi-Fi using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi, ensuring your robot is always ready to assist, educate, and engage with your family. Key Features: 1. Easy Robot Setup and Connectivity * Connect your AI robot to Wi-Fi via BLE or Wi-Fi. * Fast and intuitive onboarding experience. * Manage multiple robots from a single account. 2. Customize AI Roles * Assign different AI personalities and professional roles to your robot. * Transform your robot into an English Tutor, Science Expert, Fairy Tale Storyteller, Learning Companion, and more. * Personalize interactions for every family member. 3. Conversation History Monitoring * Review past conversations between users and the robot. * Enable parents to supervise and better understand children's interactions. * Promote a safer and more transparent AI experience. 4. Video Calling with Your Robot * Make real-time video calls between the mobile app and your robot. * Stay connected and interact from anywhere. * Enhance communication through immersive face-to-face experiences. 5. Privacy and Security * Built with modern security standards to protect user data. * Convenient device management and access control. Niro Connect bridges the gap between people and AI robots, creating a smarter, safer, and more engaging experience for learning, communication, and everyday companionship.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Niro Connect at none against ProxiOne's 1. ProxiOne's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ProxiOne sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Niro Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProxiOne ships an update every 2 weeks, Niro Connect every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProxiOne | Niro Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 12BAY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED | MDC MEDIA CO.,LTD |
In-app purchases
ProxiOne
- Pro Lifetime Access$6.99
Niro Connect
No in-app purchases









