Comparison

Jodel vs Proxima Chat

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

Head to head
About

Jodel

Connect with people in your local area and discover real-time happenings. Share thoughts, ask questions, and engage with a diverse community. Stay informed about local news, events, and conversations.

Highlights
  • Real-time local feed
  • Ask and answer local questions
  • Discover local news and events
  • Join interest-based channels
  • Vote on trending content
  • Share posts, pictures, and videos
  • Collect Karma
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With Jodel, you can stay connected with the people around you and discover what’s happening in your local area in real time. Whether it’s news, questions, events, confessions, or just a good laugh – you'll never miss out on what's happening around you again! A community app where what you say matters. [Stay informed & enjoy real moments] Get the latest local news and updates instantly in your real time feed – Jodel is full of creativity, humor, and unexpected fun. Unlike traditional social media, Jodel keeps things real and focused on your local life and interests. [Join the conversation] Ask people near you questions, share insights, and get real answers while exploring channels and communities based on your interests. Whether you’re a student at university or college, new to a neighbourhood or just looking to make friends and meet like-minded people – Jodel and its hyperlocal community is the place for you. With your vote on a Jodel post you can decide what's trending in your connected community. [Connect with locals] Interact with others around you through your Jodel posts. Whether you're discussing campus life & college experiences, upcoming events, local news, or general life situations, Jodel helps you stay engaged in your community. With Jodel you can... *be yourself without social pressure *share posts, pictures and videos with everyone around you *add multiple replies to your post while creating it to write stories without interruptions *vote and react on posts and decide what is relevant in your area *pin content you want to follow *join channels with content that interests you *collect Karma by spreading good vibes Share your personal stories with your Jodel friends! Be your original and unique self, share your own amazing thoughts, connect, and make friends. And by the way...Jodel is pronounced "YODEL"! Jodel is not just your basic social media. Jodel is... HYPERLOCAL – Stay updated on everything happening near you. DIVERSE & ENGAGING – Meet new people and share your thoughts. SUPPORTIVE & FRIENDLY – A positive community with space for everyone. Download Jodel now and become part of the most vibrant social hub in your city. Discover the latest news, and engage with your community like never before. https://jodel.com/

About

Proxima Chat

Discover real-time conversations tied to your physical location. Connect with your local community, see what's trending nearby, and join discussions about places, events, and neighborhoods.

Highlights
  • Location-based community
  • Real-time conversations
  • Explore places on map
  • View posts by location
  • Upvote and reply
  • Broadcast to nearby users
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Proxima Discover what’s happening around you — right now. Proxima is a location-based community where conversations are tied to real places. From campus hotspots to study spots, cafés, events, and neighborhoods, see what people nearby are talking about and join in. Whether you're looking for what’s trending, planning your next move, or just curious what’s happening around you, Proxima keeps you connected to your local world. How It Works • Explore places on the map • View posts by specific locations • Join conversations in real time • Upvote and reply to what matters • Broadcast to people nearby Every post is connected to a location — so discussions stay relevant to where you are. Designed for Real Communities Proxima focuses on: • Local conversations • Real-time interaction • Simple, intuitive design • Privacy and user control Customize your feed radius, manage your account settings, and engage with your community on your terms. Stay in the Moment Campus life. Events. Study sessions. Late-night food spots. If it’s happening nearby, it’s happening on Proxima.

Screenshots

Jodel4 screens
Proxima Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Proxima Chat at 5.0 against Jodel's 4.4. Proxima Chat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 23) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jodel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Proxima Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proxima Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Jodel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proxima Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Proxima Chat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Jodel versus Proxima Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJodelProxima Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (121K ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Jodel Venture GmbHBen Ashir Georges

Customer experience

Jodel

All ratings121,132 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews789 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative31.4%

Proxima Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Jodel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Blank home screen after updates
  • Issues with changing location or account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search and filtering options
  • Implement private messaging or chat
  • Improve notification system
  • Provide a map view to see nearby activity

Proxima Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Jodel

Subscriptions3
  • Jodel Plus: 1 week$8.997 Days
  • Jodel Plus: 1 month$12.991 Month
  • Jodel Plus: 1 month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
One-time14
  • Small Pack of Read Receipts$1.99
  • Fancy post color$3.99
  • Medium Pack of Read Receipts$3.99
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  • Small pack of Message Requests$3.99
  • Reactions - 5 pack$3.99
  • Regular pack of Message Requests$8.99
  • Jodel Boost - 5x 10 minutes$11.99
  • 1x Priority Support$11.99
  • Large pack of Message Requests$14.99
  • 1h Boosted Post - Jodel-God$14.99
  • Reactions - 30 pack$14.99
  • Jodel Boost - 10x 10 minutes$19.99
  • Jodel Boost - 30x 10 minutes$39.99
  • Fancy post color - 10 pack$59.99
None

Proxima Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jodel free?
Jodel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxima Chat free?
Proxima Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jodel or Proxima Chat?
Proxima Chat is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Proxima Chat averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Jodel or Proxima Chat have ads?
Jodel shows ads; Proxima Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, Jodel or Proxima Chat?
Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Proxima Chat monthly. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 19, 2026 and Proxima Chat on October 14, 2026.

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