Optix vs Proximity Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Proximity Mobile
Manage access and control shared amenities in coworking spaces and commercial buildings. Reserve desks, book conference rooms, and unlock doors directly from your smartphone for a seamless workspace experience.
- Unlock doors
- Check amenity availability
- View and make reservations
- Reserve conference rooms
- Access fitness centers
- Book shared desks
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Proximity makes shared spaces smarter. Whether you’re working from a coworking space or a commercial building with shared amenities, the Proximity app gives you seamless access and control—all from your phone. Unlock doors, check availability, view reservations, and reserve amenities with just a few taps. Built for speed, simplicity, and a smooth user experience, the Proximity app is your all-in-one tool for navigating modern workspaces. From reserving conference rooms to accessing fitness centers or shared desks, everything you need to make the most of your day is right at your fingertips. Note: This app requires an account with a location that is Powered by Proximity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Optix at 67% against Proximity Mobile's 12%. Optix also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (149 vs 41). Proximity Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Optix's written reviews are positive against 12% of Proximity Mobile's.
Optix ships an update every 5 weeks, Proximity Mobile every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optix | Proximity Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (149 ratings) — better | 3.0 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShareDesk Global Inc. | Proximity Space, Inc. |
Customer experience
Optix
Proximity Mobile
In-app purchases
Optix
No in-app purchases
Proximity Mobile
No in-app purchases
