Comparison

ButterflyMX vs My Optimum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ButterflyMX

Control property access, including doors, gates, elevators, and garages, directly from your smartphone. Grant entry to visitors and deliveries remotely, and receive video calls for enhanced security. Manage all building access points seamlessly from one app.

Highlights
  • Open doors, gates, elevators, garages from smartphone
  • Grant visitor access remotely
  • Receive delivery notifications and grant access
  • Video calls with visitors before granting access
  • Manage all property access points
Features
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ButterflyMX makes property access simple. With the ButterflyMX mobile app, you can open doors, gates, elevators, and garages from your smartphone. Whether you’re coming home, welcoming a guest, or accepting a delivery, it’s all one tap away. Key mobile app features: - Property access from anywhere. Unlock any connected entry point on your property using your smartphone. - Visitor access made easy. Send Visitor Passes to friends, family, and trusted service workers so they can enter even when you’re not home. - Never miss another delivery. Share Delivery Passes and get notified when deliveries arrive to grant property access from anywhere. - Security you can see. Receive video calls and speak with your visitors before granting them property access. From front doors and garages to gates and elevators, ButterflyMX connects every access point in one secure, easy-to-use app, so property access is simple at your building.

About

My Optimum

Manage your internet service and WiFi network from your phone. Troubleshoot issues, optimize speeds, and pay bills easily. Personalize your home network experience and monitor device usage.

Highlights
  • WiFi management and troubleshooting
  • Internet speed optimization
  • Quick and easy bill pay
  • Account notifications and updates
  • Personalize WiFi network
  • Monitor device usage and screen time
Features
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Introducing the all-new My Optimum app  Find what you need in the palm of your hand and manage your Optimum account right from your phone. With the My Optimum app you can:  • WiFi Management and Internet Troubleshooting   Get total control at your fingertips. Check your WiFi network, view or update your network name and password, examine network details, and troubleshoot internet issues. Find outage detection, helpful tips to optimize your speed and network. Plus, get updates and notifications regarding your Optimum account, reported outages, or bill reminders. • Quick and Easy Bill Pay Make sure bills get paid on time, every month with Auto Pay or make a quick and easy one-time payment at your convenience • Optimize your Speed Receive step-by-step instructions and visual cues for pairing, installing, and placement guidance during the installation of your WiFi extender. With real-time and specific feedback for the extender on your account on how to place it correctly, your experience will be seamless.  • Personalize your Experience Effortlessly manage your home Wi-Fi network and your devices—anytime, anywhere. Create a customized profile for each family member and organize devices by the people that use them most. Plus, monitor and track usage and screen time across all the devices in your home.

Screenshots

ButterflyMX4 screens
My Optimum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ButterflyMX at 4.9 against My Optimum's 4.3. ButterflyMX also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 10%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ButterflyMX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114K and 97K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of ButterflyMX's written reviews are positive against 10% of My Optimum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, My Optimum monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ButterflyMX versus My Optimum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterflyMXMy Optimum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (114K ratings) — better4.3 (97K ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings114K — better97K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#55 — better#94
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterflyMX, Inc.CSC Holdings, LLC.

Customer experience

ButterflyMX

All ratings112,895 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative39.8%

My Optimum

All ratings96,781 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews1,416 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative85.3%

User reviews

ButterflyMX

From 114K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient door access
  • 🔒 Increased security
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 👍 Useful virtual key feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 🤔 Unintuitive interface
  • 🤷‍♀️ Compatibility issues

My Optimum

From 97K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy troubleshooting
  • 👍 Improved UI design
  • 📊 Helpful WiFi management
  • 🔥 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent technical issues
  • 🤔 Missing key features
  • 🤯 Frustrating customer service
  • 🤖 Unreliable internet service

Bugs and requests

ButterflyMX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Missed notifications
  • Inconsistent door unlocking
  • Intercom call routing problems
  • Elevator access issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote door opening option
  • Improved delivery workflow
  • Independent user controls
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Bluetooth/offline access

My Optimum

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • WiFi management not working
  • Billing information not up-to-date
  • Login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • View current and past bills
  • Ability to change internet plan
  • More WiFi management options
  • Faster app load times

In-app purchases

None

ButterflyMX

No in-app purchases

None

My Optimum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ButterflyMX free?
ButterflyMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Optimum free?
My Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ButterflyMX or My Optimum?
ButterflyMX is rated higher. ButterflyMX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while My Optimum averages 4.3 from 97K ratings.
Do ButterflyMX or My Optimum have ads?
Neither ButterflyMX nor My Optimum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ButterflyMX or My Optimum?
ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, and My Optimum monthly. Most recently, ButterflyMX was updated on October 30, 2026 and My Optimum on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, ButterflyMX or My Optimum?
ButterflyMX currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and My Optimum at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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