Auto Proximity Detection vs Test & Check for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Proximity Detection
This utility app allows hands-free control of your iPhone using the proximity sensor. Perform actions like taking photos, recording audio/video, or toggling the flashlight by covering the screen, ideal for when you can't interact directly.
- Hands-free photo taking
- Audio recording
- Video recording
- Flashlight toggle
- Voice-reported location
- Voice-reported time
- Text note dictation
- Number counting
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When we are moving or acting, we cannot tap the button on the screen of iPhone or we have no time to watch the screen of iPhone, but we still could cover the screen of iPhone and we still hope to use the iPhone to do the following jobs (1)take photo (2) record the sound (3)record the video (4)turn on/off the flashlight(5) play the sound (6) report the location by talking (7) report the time by talking (8) talk the text notes.(9) count the number one by one. This App is developed for the situations above. It depends on the Proximity Sensor in iPhone. The proximity Sensor is located at the top part of the screen of iPhone, the left side of front camera. We need to use the following two special actions: 1. Cover+Left: Cover the top part of the iphone's screen and left. 2.Hold: Cover the top part of the iphone's screen, wait for a longer time, at least ten seconds and finally left. We could cover the screen by our hands, our clothes, our arms, our face,our body, or our books. For talking the name of location, the iPhone need to connect the internet Usage: When we tap the cover button, the App will be in the covering status. When we tap the hold button, the App will be in the holding status. In the covering status, if we take photos (default eight photos), record video, record sound, play sound and talk notes, we need to cover and left the top of the screen first, then the job will start, after at least seven seconds, we could cover again to stop the job. In the holding status, if we take photos (default eight photos), record video, record sound, play sound and talk notes, we need to cover the top of the screen first, without leaving, then the job will start, when we want to stop the job, we need to left. Tap the count button, the talking counter will be launched.Just cover the screen, the Talking counter could help us to count the number by talking in English. Tap the menu button at the bottom left corner, the menu will be displayed. This menu includes five items. 1 View Video Clips. 2 Play Sound files. In this view, we could play sound , delete sound files and rename the file. 3 View Photos. Tap this item, we could see the photo list with the small photo preview. When we tap the photo item, this view will close. 4 Select a sound file for playing. Select the sound file for the playing. The sound files includes the file record by the recording reaction or the sound files imported from the iTune file sharing. 5 Talk Notes. Edit and Add the text notes. Solution Examples Solution 1: When we are walking in darkness, turn on or turn off the flash light quickly and frequently. Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Select the cover button. Step 3: Select the flash light button Step 4: Start to walk as usual. Step 5: If you decide to turn on the light ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left.If you decide to turn off the light ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left again. Solution 2: Make the app talk the current location while we are walking. Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Select the cover button. Step 3: Select the location button Step 4: Start to walk as usual. Step 5: If you need to listen the talking of the current location ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left the screen from your clothes.The app will talk the information about the location. Solution 3: Record the sound while studying in Classroom Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Confirm already tap the Record Sound button. Step 3: Select the cover button. Step 4: Put the iPhone on your desk Step 5: If you decide to record the sound, then put your hand on the top left corner of the iPhone screen, then left your hand Step 6: When you want to stop recording, just put your hand again on the top left corner and left.
Test & Check for iPhone
Verify the functionality of your iPhone or iPad with comprehensive hardware tests. Check screen, sensors, multimedia, and connectivity to ensure optimal performance. Also provides detailed device specifications and system status monitoring.
- Comprehensive hardware testing
- Screen functionality checks
- Sensor verification
- Multimedia component tests
- Connectivity status
- Device information and system monitoring
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A must-have buying checklist when purchasing an iPhone or iPad! Easily test and verify key functions of your iOS device to ensure everything is working properly. This app helps you perform a comprehensive hardware test on your iPhone or iPad. Additionally, you can check detailed device specifications and monitor system status, including disk usage, CPU usage, memory (RAM) usage, and battery level. Features: Screen - Brightness test - Color test - Touch screen test - Multi-touch test - Pinch test - 3D Touch test Sensors - Accelerometer test - Shake test - Compass test - Proximity test - Touch ID/Face ID test Parts - GPS test - Vibrate test - Flashlight test Multimedia - Speaker test - Microphone test - Camera test - Video test Connectivity - Wi-Fi test - Phone call test Other - Device information check - Other important checklist
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Test & Check for iPhone at 75% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. Test & Check for iPhone also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Test & Check for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.
Test & Check for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Test & Check for iPhone has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Auto Proximity Detection's written reviews are positive against 75% of Test & Check for iPhone's.
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, Test & Check for iPhone every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Auto Proximity Detection | Test & Check for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.9 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 方 沈 | Prasomsak Khunmuen |
Customer experience
Auto Proximity Detection
Test & Check for iPhone
Bugs and requests
Auto Proximity Detection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Test & Check for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- App caused Wifi issues on iPhone 4s
- Pinch test didn't work on iPhone 6s
- Pinch and shake tests did not work for some users
Requested features
9 requests- Add automated diagnostic tests
- Include CPU and RAM testing
- Add battery test
- Add Touch ID test
- Add 3D Touch test
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- Add more detailed help files
- Improve screen and button testing
- Add a reset button for tests
- More specific/thorough tests for certain areas
In-app purchases
Auto Proximity Detection
No in-app purchases
Test & Check for iPhone
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Is Test & Check for iPhone free?
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