Optix vs The Sphere Northampton
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 Sphere Northampton
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Our new flexible work app offers a more streamlined user experience designed to connect you with our workspace and The Sphere 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
Optix and The Sphere Northampton 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 Sphere Northampton every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optix | The Sphere Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 weeks |
| 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. | The Sphere Northampton, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Optix
No in-app purchases
The Sphere Northampton
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Optix free?
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Do Optix or The Sphere Northampton have ads?
Which is updated more often, Optix or The Sphere Northampton?
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