Comparison

Auto Proximity Detection vs Check My Device

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Hands-free photo taking
  • Audio recording
  • Video recording
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Voice-reported location
  • Voice-reported time
  • Text note dictation
  • Number counting
Features
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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.

About

Check My Device

Thoroughly test your iPhone or iPad's display, sensors, connectivity, and other components. Ideal for verifying device functionality before buying, selling, or for long-term use.

Highlights
  • Screen and display tests
  • Multimedia component tests
  • Sensor diagnostics
  • Device parts testing
  • Connectivity checks
  • Warranty and damage checks
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Test Your iPhone & iPad Before You Buy or Sell Buying a used device? Selling your old one? Run a complete self test to ensure everything works properly. This app acts as your personal device monitor and testerup tool, helping you verify the display, sensors, connectivity, and warranty of any iPhone or iPad. Key Tests Screen & Display • Brightness Test • Color Test • Touch Screen Test • Multi - Touch Test • Pinch Test • Keyboard Typing Test • Notification LED Test Multimedia • Sound Test • Microphone Test • Camera Test • Video Test Sensors • Accelerometer Test • Shake Test • Compass Test • Face ID / Biometric Test • Proximity Sensor Test • Ambient Light Sensor Test • LiDAR Scanner Test Device Parts • GPS Test • Flashlight Test • Vibrate Test • Battery Health Test • Storage Test • RAM Test • CPU Stress Test • SIM card Detection Test • SD Card Test Connectivity • WiFi Test • Bluetooth Test • Hotspot Test • Phone Call Test • NFC Test • IR Blaster Test • Airplane Mode Test • Ultra-Wideband ( UWB ) Test Other Checks • Warranty Check • Activation Lock Check • Water Damage Check • iTunes Sync Test • Button Check • Cosmetic Damage Check Generate Report To View With this app, you can confidently check your iPhone or iPad before buying, selling, or using it long-term. ******* Please Note********** Free Usage Access : > You can test almost all tests ( some tests are not available for free ) by viewing ADs Pro User Access ( Subscription ) > You can test every test and also ADs will be hidden till subscription ends Pro User Access ( Life Time Access ) > You can test every test and also ADs will be hidden for lifetime **************** Privacy Policy Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Auto Proximity Detection3 screens
Check My Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Check My Device at 47% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. Check My Device also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (95 vs 2). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Check My Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Check My Device holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check My Device has 95 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 47% of Check My Device's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, Check My Device every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Auto Proximity Detection versus Check My Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Proximity DetectionCheck My Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Dropouts Technologies LLP

Customer experience

Auto Proximity Detection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Check My Device

All ratings94 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Auto Proximity Detection

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Check My Device

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discounted Unlock$3.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Check My Device free?
Check My Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto Proximity Detection or Check My Device?
Check My Device is rated higher. Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Check My Device averages 4.5 from 95 ratings.
Do Auto Proximity Detection or Check My Device have ads?
Check My Device shows ads; Auto Proximity Detection does not.
Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or Check My Device?
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and Check My Device every 3 months. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on October 28, 2026 and Check My Device on October 29, 2026.

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