# Proximate - read what's around

> Nearby Wikipedia articles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739788171](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739788171)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6739788171`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Small Enterprises
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2025-11-12
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/proximate-read-whats-around/id6739788171)
- **Website:** [https://proximate.software](https://proximate.software/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://proximate.software](https://proximate.software/)

## Description

Proximate places interesting Wikipedia articles in the world around you. Tap on a marker to instantly start reading about that location.

You can optionally use your current location to learn more about your surroundings. Scroll over to any other part of the world to see more articles.

- Nearby Wikipedia articles on a smooth, interactive map
- Augmented reality view of article locations around you
- Apple Watch app to glance at nearby articles on your wrist
- Widget to show nearby articles
- Privacy-friendly by design: your location stays on your device and is only used to show nearby articles

## Rankings

- #560,228 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739788171)