Proximity vs Gear Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proximity
This utility helps determine the correct number and facility code for access cards or fobs. It converts binary or hexadecimal card values into usable data, and can also reverse the process by generating binary values from facility codes and card numbers.
- Binary to number conversion
- Hexadecimal to number conversion
- Number to binary generation
- Supports multiple bit lengths
- Supports numerous card formats
- Reverse calculation functionality
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Have a "naked" access card or fob and need to determine its appropriate number and facility code? If you're able to extract the binary or hexadecimal value then Proximity will do the rest. The first calculator of Proximity works one of two ways: By inputting the raw binary value of the card or by inputting the hex equivalent. To use the binary input, simply tap on the box and type in the binary value. The counter in the lower-right corner of the box will keep track of the amount of digits currently displayed. To use the hex input, tap on the box and enter the hex value. Once complete, select the bit length from the wheel below. This is only necessary when calculating from a hex value. After tapping on calculate, the output will be displayed. If there is more than one system in the same bit length, tap on Next to cycle through the different formats. The second calculator is simply the reverse of the first: Input the facility code, card number, select the format, and tap calculate to generate the raw binary value. More formats will be released in future versions so long as the information is acquired. If there's a format not on this app and you have the breakdown information, send it to me and I'll fulfill the request. Currently supports the following formats: 26 bits HID® Standard (H10301) 26 bits Indala 31 bits HID® ADT 33 bits HID® Standard (D10202) 34 bits HID® Standard (H10306) 34 bits HID® Northern (N1002) 34 bits Indala Optus 35 bits HID® Corporate 1000® 36 bits Simplex 36 bits Lenel 36 bits S2 37 bits HID® Farpointe (H10304) 37 bits HID® (no Facility Code) (H10302) 37 bits HID® PointGuard 37 bits Software House 40 bits Casi Rusco 40 bits XceedID 40 bits Honeywell (P10001) 48 bits HID® Corporate 1000® Disclaimer: HID® and Corporate 1000® are registered trademarks of HID Global Corporation or its affiliates. This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by HID Global Corporation. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 8.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com
Gear Code
This app helps lighting, sound, and video professionals quickly troubleshoot and manage event equipment. It streamlines workflows to minimize downtime and maximize performance for smoother events. Designed with over 25 years of industry experience, it offers tools for efficient equipment management.
- Streamline troubleshooting
- Minimize downtime
- Maximize performance
- Mobile-accessible platform
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited events
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Gear Code revolutionizes the way lighting, sound, video professionals troubleshoot and manage equipment. Our mobile-accessible platform ensures your technicians can resolve issues quickly, keeping your events running smoothly. With over 25 years of industry experience behind us, Gear Code offers tools that simplify your workflows, reduce downtime, and enhance efficiency. Streamline Troubleshooting. Minimize Downtime. Maximize Performance. Flexible Pricing plans Unlimited # Users Unlimited # of Events
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Verdict
Proximity and Gear Code both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gear Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Proximity's. Gear Code also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Proximity's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Gear Code is free to download; Proximity costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Proximity against 5.0 for Gear Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Proximity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gear Code's.
Proximity ships an update every 14 months, Gear Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proximity | Gear Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | Gear Code, LLC |
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Proximity
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









