Comparison

Auto Proximity Detection vs PROXIMITY®

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

PROXIMITY®

This app securely stores and manages your passwords and authenticator codes using zero-knowledge encryption. It offers a unique peer-to-peer recovery system, eliminating the need for master passwords or recovery keys. Securely share sensitive information with trusted contacts.

Highlights
  • Zero-knowledge password management
  • Peer Identity Verification recovery
  • Built-in TOTP authenticator
  • Secure password generation
  • AutoFill and browser extensions
  • Secure data sharing
Features
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PROXIMITY® – Zero-Knowledge Password Manager & Authenticator (2FA) PROXIMITY is a zero-knowledge password manager, two-factor authenticator (2FA), and secure vault. Your data stays private, encrypted, and fully under your control — no master passwords, no recovery keys, no security questions. Only you and your trusted peers can access it. ZERO-KNOWLEDGE BY DESIGN Your private key never leaves your device. All encryption and decryption happens locally — cloud servers store encrypted data only. Even Proximity cannot read or decrypt your credentials. PATENTED PEER IDENTITY VERIFICATION Your trusted network is your recovery system. If you lose your phone or reinstall the app, a trusted contact can securely verify you and return your encrypted key — without exposing your data or involving Proximity. No centralized recovery risk, no backdoors. PASSWORD MANAGER + AUTHENTICATOR (2FA / TOTP) Secure password generator Unlimited stored credentials Built-in TOTP authenticator (Google Authenticator compatible), QR code setup Push notifications for approval AUTOFILL & BROWSER SUPPORT iOS AutoFill, Safari extension, Chrome extension, and seamless login across devices. SECURE SHARING Share passwords, authenticator codes, and sensitive data with approved trusted contacts — you decide what's shared and what stays private. WHAT YOU CAN STORE Passwords, authenticator accounts, secure notes, documents and images, recovery codes, and other important records — all under device-only encryption. SIMPLE SETUP Download Proximity, create your account, add at least one trusted contact, and you're secured. FREE TO USE Proximity is currently free, with no paid tier: unlimited accounts, sharing, trusted connections, secure document storage, and full activity history — all included. YOUR DATA. YOUR KEYS. YOUR CONTROL. Your data is only accessible on your registered device. Your trusted connections are your recovery system. Proximity cannot access, reset, or recover your account. Choose PROXIMITY® and take back control of your online identity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto Proximity Detection3 screens
PROXIMITY®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PROXIMITY® at 100% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. PROXIMITY® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (40 vs 2). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. PROXIMITY® sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PROXIMITY® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROXIMITY® has 40 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 100% of PROXIMITY®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, PROXIMITY® every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Auto Proximity Detection versus PROXIMITY®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Proximity DetectionPROXIMITY®
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈PIV Security LLC

Customer experience

Auto Proximity Detection

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

PROXIMITY®

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Auto Proximity Detection

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PROXIMITY®

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROXIMITY® free?
PROXIMITY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto Proximity Detection or PROXIMITY®?
PROXIMITY® is rated higher. Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PROXIMITY® averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Auto Proximity Detection or PROXIMITY® have ads?
Neither Auto Proximity Detection nor PROXIMITY® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or PROXIMITY®?
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and PROXIMITY® every 4 weeks. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on October 7, 2026 and PROXIMITY® on October 5, 2026.

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