The Yard vs Optix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Yard
This app provides members with seamless access to their workspace, allowing them to book meeting rooms, unlock their office, and connect with other members. Discover and RSVP to networking and cultural events, and explore exclusive perks.
- Unlock 24/7 office access
- Book conference rooms
- Access member network
- RSVP to events
- Connect with members on Feed
- View job board
- Access member perks
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Find Space to Work, Wherever You Are. The Yard app connects you to your office at The Yard from anywhere. Use it to book conference rooms, unlock your office, connect with your fellow members and RSVP to The Yard networking and cultural events! Not yet a member? Head to theyard.com to learn more about us and visit one of our spaces today. Designed to enhance and simplify your experience at The Yard, our app is an indispensable part of our membership experience. With our app you can: • Unlock 24/7 access to your location • Book a conference room • Access our member network • Learn about and RSVP to events • Connect with your fellow members on the Feed • Review our job board • Take advantage of our hundreds of perks and offers And much more to come!
Optix
This app provides a mobile-first experience for smart and connected workplaces. It powers coworking spaces and enterprise organizations, offering seamless access to workplace resources. Contact your community manager for access.
- Mobile-first workplace experience
- Powers coworking spaces
- Supports enterprise organizations
- Seamless access to workplace resources
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Optix is the technology platform for smart and connected workplaces. Our software powers coworking spaces and enterprise organizations with a delightful mobile-first experience. To gain access to your organization's workplace app, please contact your coworking community manager.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Optix at 4.9 against The Yard's 3.7. Optix also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 3). The Yard's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Optix holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optix has 162 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.
The Yard ships an update every 2 months, Optix monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Yard | Optix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (162 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 162 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Yard LLC | ShareDesk Global Inc. |
Customer experience
The Yard
Optix
In-app purchases
The Yard
No in-app purchases
Optix
No in-app purchases
