OpenU vs Tomax Vix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenU
Access all your academic information in one place. View your schedule, assignments, grades, and important announcements. Connect with faculty and the university easily.
- View class schedule
- Track assignments and grades
- Receive important announcements
- Access faculty contact information
- Check payment balance
- Contact the university
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האפליקציה של הסטודנטים באוניברסיטה הפתוחה: כל המידע על הקורסים והלימודים שלך. אפשר לצפות בלוח המפגשים שלך להיום, לשבוע הקרוב או לסמסטר, להתעדכן בלוח המטלות, בציונים ובעוד הודעות חשובות, לראות את רשימת חברי הסגל בקורס ואת מאזן התשלומים, וכמובן ליצור קשר עם האוניברסיטה
Tomax Vix
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The Tomax Vix app is the mobile extension for the Tomax Vix desktop platform, designed to provide a seamless and secure examination experience. Key Features: 1. Notebook Scanning: Digitally scan and submit handwritten notebook pages. 2. Mobile Monitoring: Use your device as a secure secondary camera feed for increased integrity during high-stakes testing. 3. Workspace Verification: Easily confirm your exam room meets institutional standards using your mobile camera. 4. Oral Answers: Capture and submit audio responses directly through the app for oral-based examinations. Focus on your success, and Tomax Vix will handle the logistics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tomax Vix at every 3 weeks against OpenU's every 5 months. OpenU's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
OpenU ships an update every 5 months, Tomax Vix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenU | Tomax Vix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Open University of Israel | Tomax Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
OpenU
No in-app purchases
Tomax Vix
No in-app purchases
