Comparison

Auto Proximity Detection vs Cam Shutter

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

Cam Shutter

Features
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Say goodbye to shaky photos and missing out on group pictures! Cam Shutter is the ultimate wireless remote shutter app that lets you control cameras from a distance using Bluetooth. Effortless control: - Take photos or start/stop video recording remotely. - Control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Continuous-mode: In continuous mode, you just have to press the shutter button once and the app will take pictures continuously at a fixed interval until you press the shutter button gain. This gives you the freedom to take multiple pictures without having to repeatedly press the shutter button. - Built-in delay feature: The delay feature is used to set a delay before the app sends the signal to the connect camera to snap a photo. This gives you time to hide your phone before the shot, join group photos, or use both hands freely. No more messing with self-timer settings on the camera. Manage delays within the app! - Auto-focus activation: Focus your shot perfectly on BLE-compatible cameras. Simple and versatile: - No line-of-sight required: Capture the perfect angle without limitations. - Always with you: No need for extra batteries or bulky remotes – your phone is all you need. Easy connection to a wide range of devices: - Compatible BLE cameras - Phones/Tablets - Desktops Cam Shutter makes taking photos a breeze. Capture stunning selfies, group shots, and creative angles with ease. Download it today!

Screenshots

Auto Proximity Detection3 screens
Cam Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Auto Proximity Detection at Free against Cam Shutter's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Auto Proximity Detection is free to download; Cam Shutter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Auto Proximity Detection versus Cam Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Proximity DetectionCam Shutter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Raymond Jones

In-app purchases

None

Auto Proximity Detection

No in-app purchases

None

Cam Shutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cam Shutter free?
Cam Shutter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Proximity Detection or Cam Shutter have ads?
Neither Auto Proximity Detection nor Cam Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or Cam Shutter?
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and Cam Shutter every 2 months. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cam Shutter on September 8, 2026.

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