Comparison

Auto Proximity Detection vs We're Cooked

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

We're Cooked

Effortlessly manage your recipes with AI-powered import from various sources. Organize your culinary creations into custom folders and share them with friends for a collaborative cooking experience. Works offline once recipes are saved.

Highlights
  • AI recipe import from photos, text, social media
  • Direct sharing from other apps
  • Custom folder organization
  • Social recipe sharing with friends
  • Offline access to saved recipes
  • Recipe rating and reviews
Features
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We're Cooked is your personal recipe Rolodex, but with powerful AI features instead of papercuts. Import Recipes Instantly Found a recipe on Instagram, in a text from grandma, or scribbled on a card? Just scan it, paste it, or share it directly to the app. Our AI tools take care of the rest. No more screenshots and saved posts to dig through. Just comprehensive recipe organization in one place. Organize Your Way Create folders for meal prep, holiday favorites, or weeknight dinners. Your recipes, your system. Cook with Friends Share your best dishes with friends and see what they're making. Like, comment, and save recipes from people you know, not what an algorithm recommends. Features AI-powered recipe import from photos, text, or social media Share recipes directly from other apps Organize with custom folders Recipe sharing with friends Rate and review recipes Works offline once saved Premium & Pro Plans Free users get 20 imports per month. Upgrade for more imports and an ad-free experience. Don't make recipes harder than they have to be. Download We're Cooked today. Terms of Use: https://werecooked.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://werecooked.app/privacy

Screenshots

Auto Proximity Detection3 screens
We're Cooked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: We're Cooked at 100% against Auto Proximity Detection's 0%. We're Cooked also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. We're Cooked sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Auto Proximity Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

We're Cooked holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: We're Cooked has 12 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 We're Cooked's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, We're Cooked every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Auto Proximity Detection versus We're Cooked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Proximity DetectionWe're Cooked
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer方 沈GRANT ARTHUR STUMPF

Customer experience

Auto Proximity Detection

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

We're Cooked

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Auto Proximity Detection

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

We're Cooked

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$11.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$23.991 Year

Questions

Is Auto Proximity Detection free?
Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is We're Cooked free?
We're Cooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto Proximity Detection or We're Cooked?
We're Cooked is rated higher. Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while We're Cooked averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Auto Proximity Detection or We're Cooked have ads?
We're Cooked shows ads; Auto Proximity Detection does not.
Which is updated more often, Auto Proximity Detection or We're Cooked?
Auto Proximity Detection ships an update every 2 months, and We're Cooked every 4 days. Most recently, Auto Proximity Detection was updated on October 28, 2026 and We're Cooked on October 25, 2026.

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