# Auto Proximity Detection vs Speak Comments

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speak Comments at 100% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. Speak Comments also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speak Comments sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.39 per month. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speak Comments holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Auto Proximity Detection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speak Comments's.

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, Speak Comments every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Proximity Detection | Speak Comments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-comments/id6740336884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) | [林勇 纪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783739084) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Proximity Detection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speak Comments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-comments/id6740336884)

This app reads aloud comments from platforms like Twitter (X), YouTube, and Zhihu. Simply share a post or video to the app, and it will vocalize the comments. It requires login for full access to content on X and Zhihu.

**Highlights:** Reads Twitter (X) comments aloud, Reads YouTube comments aloud, Reads Zhihu comments aloud, Share functionality for easy loading, In-app login for X and Zhihu, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Comments Reader | $0.39 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Proximity Detection free?

Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speak Comments free?

Speak Comments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auto Proximity Detection or Speak Comments?

Speak Comments is rated higher. Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Speak Comments averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Auto Proximity Detection or Speak Comments have ads?

Neither Auto Proximity Detection nor Speak Comments shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or Speak Comments?

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and Speak Comments every 9 days. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on October 7, 2026 and Speak Comments on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*