Optix vs Basecamp Coworking
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.
Basecamp Coworking
Manage your coworking space with ease. Book desks and meeting rooms, connect with fellow professionals through community messaging, and stay updated on events. This app enhances productivity and fosters a collaborative work environment.
- Workspace booking
- Community messaging
- Event calendar
- Real-time availability
- Support services access
- Professional networking
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The Basecamp app offers a seamless user experience designed to connect you with your workspace and community like never before. With features like community messaging, event calendars, and workspace bookings, staying productive and connected has never been easier. Our app lets you easily book workspaces, so you can choose the location and environment that works best for you. And with our real-time availability feature, you'll never have to worry about showing up to a full workspace. Your support services are always available to help you with any questions or issues you may have. Connect with like-minded professionals through our messaging feature, and collaborate on projects and events. Our app is designed to help you stay focused and productive. Overall, our flexible work app is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a community-driven workspace experience. With a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features designed to help you stay connected and productive, you'll have everything you need to succeed in your work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Optix at 161 against Basecamp Coworking's 4. Optix also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Optix against 5.0 for Basecamp Coworking. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optix has 161 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Optix ships an update monthly, Basecamp Coworking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optix | Basecamp Coworking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (161 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ShareDesk Global Inc. | Basecamp Work, LLC |
Customer experience
Optix
Basecamp Coworking
In-app purchases
Optix
No in-app purchases
Basecamp Coworking
No in-app purchases
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