Comparison

Auto Proximity Detection vs Caster App

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

Caster App

Streamline social event planning and eliminate tedious group texts. Easily organize gatherings, from casual meetups to large festivals, and keep all event details in one accessible place. Connect with friends and family through private groups or discover public communities.

Highlights
  • Streamlined event planning
  • Eliminates group texts/emails
  • Syncs with phone contacts
  • Centralized event logistics
  • Event information stream
  • Private and public groups
Features
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Caster was founded to eliminate the archaic way of how people make plans. No longer will users be annoyed by group text messages and email chains. Caster streamlines the entire process for all social events, from drinks with friends to attending a music festival. Easily and Quickly Plan Any Event With Friends: Planning events has never been easier. Caster allows you to plan events, no matter how small or how large -- from concerts and ballgames to family reunions, or just grabbing drinks with your friends. Caster syncs directly with your phone contacts so you can easily invite all of your friends or family to an event. Once your event is planned, Caster will provide a full breakdown of event logistics. My Stream: Never lose your event information again. Tired of combing through your email and texts for an address to an event? My stream gives you the opportunity to interact with all your events and groups in one simple platform. Reply to new event invitations, access your groups, and view your upcoming events Event Logistics: Your entire calendar at the click of a button. See the details of your scheduled events all in one place. Caster makes it easy to see who’s been invited, who’s going, where and when your events are taking place- whether you are planning the event yourself or just attending! Groups: Create a private group or join one of ours! Quickly create private groups with your family, friends or co-workers to stay connected and plan events even faster. Join one of our public groups to connect with others Casters that share similar interests. Control Your Event: It’s your event, take control! We make guest lists simple. Caster allows you to quickly view your entire guest list and know in an instant who’s coming, who’s not, and who still needs to respond.

Screenshots

Auto Proximity Detection3 screens
Caster App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Caster App at 100% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. Caster App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caster App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caster App has 16 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 Caster App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, Caster App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Auto Proximity Detection versus Caster App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Proximity DetectionCaster App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Caster LLC

Customer experience

Auto Proximity Detection

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

Caster App

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Auto Proximity Detection

No in-app purchases

None

Caster App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caster App free?
Caster App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auto Proximity Detection or Caster App?
Caster App is rated higher. Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Caster App averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Auto Proximity Detection or Caster App have ads?
Neither Auto Proximity Detection nor Caster App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or Caster App?
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and Caster App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on October 7, 2026 and Caster App on October 2, 2026.

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