Optix vs THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio
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.
THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio
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The Forge.us app connects you with our unique innovation studio and coworking space to let you book rooms, workspaces, desks and resources. It also connects you to the Forge.us community which includes business mentorship, startup or scaling advice, idea incubation and startup acceleration. Join our community at any stage of your business! The Forge.us 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. Support services are also available to help you with any questions or issues you may have. Forge your business working beside other creatives in a unique coworking space! Join us and let's craft something wonderful!
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Verdict
Optix and THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update monthly, THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optix | THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| 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. | PretzelBox 268, LLC |
In-app purchases
Optix
No in-app purchases
THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Optix free?
Is THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio free?
Do Optix or THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio have ads?
Which is updated more often, Optix or THE FORGE | Coworking + Studio?
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