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24 alternatives to Proximity

A smart wearable safety sensor to keep loved ones safe.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Proximity launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Friend▲228

   A wearable companion

   2024 · friend.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Watch▲616

   The most personal device Apple has ever created

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Proximity Lock System 2.0▲197

   Never worry about leaving your computer unlocked again.

   Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Bond▲338

   A simple app that reminds you to keep in touch with people

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Circles▲86

   A private place for the most important people in your life

   2022 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Safe Circle▲62

   Allow friends to track your safety during specific events

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Guardian▲66

   Your location automatically sent to a friend in an emergency

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Trusted Contacts iOS▲84

   Stay connected with the people you care about

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ringly▲164

   Fashionable wearables. Rings connected to your phone.

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Circle▲106

    Connect with people near you

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Spontime▲94

    A social app to meet with friends and people nearby.

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Human for Apple Watch▲167

    Real-time activity tracking with friends on the Apple Watch

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Noti▲97

    Smart safety necklace

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Human Pulse for iOS▲124

    Compare you daily activity with people around you

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Duo▲84

    Chance to save lives. Mobile alerts for your gun safe & more

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Protechme ▲97

    A community-driven safety app and button for fast help

    2024 · protechme.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Monkey KID Sensor▲76

    A wearable tracker that keeps your kids safe

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Significant Otter▲175

    Tap your Apple Watch to share your mood with your partner 💑

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Friendly▲81

    Make friend's through nearby events

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Neighbors▲110

    Neighborhood watch as an app, by Ring

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Vicinity▲73

    Connect with people around you

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Palaround▲103

    Meet people you should be friends with.

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Trusted Contacts▲142

    Let your loved ones know you’re safe. Made by Google.

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    fsociety▲64

    Easily find your friends at event, and a lot more

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →