LifeAtOptus vs Navigate now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LifeAtOptus
Stay informed with the latest internal news, announcements, and TGIF events. This app helps you book desks, manage cases, and connect with colleagues. Access office maps, bus schedules, and employee assistance programs.
- Book hot desks
- Access internal news
- Manage employee assistance
- Create/manage cases
- View office maps
- Watch TGIF events
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Welcome to LifeAtOptus - your insider's guide to the latest internal news, announcements, and TGIF. Keeping you effortlessly connected from wherever you work. Features: - Book a hot desk - Contact Donesafe - Contact EAP (Employee Assistance Program) - Create and manage a Care4Me case - Engage IT - Recognise Amazing People - View office map and bus timetable - Watch TGIF live and on-demand - More...
Navigate now
This application provides access and navigation for CBA Group employees and visitors at CBA properties. It facilitates entry and guidance within designated locations.
- Employee access
- Visitor access
- Property navigation
- Guest access
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This application is available for both CBA Group Employees and visitors/guests attending CBA properties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LifeAtOptus at 75% against Navigate now's 19%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LifeAtOptus ships an update fortnightly, Navigate now monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LifeAtOptus | Navigate now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 18.6% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Optus Mobile | CBA DWP |
Customer experience
LifeAtOptus
Navigate now
Bugs and requests
LifeAtOptus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Navigate now
Reported bugs
13 issues- Stuck on pin entry with no keypad
- Scanning issues causing delays
- App crashes on loading screen after update
- Constantly logs out users
- Inconsistent performance at gates
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- Activates Apple Pay when not intended
- Random passcode resets
- Forgets user ID frequently
- Bluetooth conflicts with other devices
- App swings to portrait with offscreen buttons
- App crashes with Apple Pay
- Lost access to payslips and other functions after updates
- Requires frequent updates before login
Requested features
10 requests- Apple Watch support
- Keep users logged in
- Fix Apple Pay integration
- Improve reliability of scanning
- Address battery drain
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- Provide option to not track location 24/7
- Restore lost functionality (payslips, directory)
- Support iPhone X
- Improve UI design and responsiveness
- Fix Bluetooth conflicts
In-app purchases
LifeAtOptus
No in-app purchases
Navigate now
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LifeAtOptus free?
Is Navigate now free?
Do LifeAtOptus or Navigate now have ads?
Which is updated more often, LifeAtOptus or Navigate now?
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