iOptima vs Ti2 Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iOptima
Enhance dental procedures with advanced technology. This application integrates with dental units to offer customizable settings for restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, and scaling tasks. It provides pre-programmed sequences and troubleshooting guides for efficient and safe practice.
- Seamlessly adds latest technology to dental units
- Customizable settings for speed, torque, and direction
- Pre-programmed sequences for endodontics and implantology
- Supports restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, and scaling
- Integrated troubleshooting guides
- Ergonomic iPod touch and iPad mini interface
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www.bienair-ioptima.com iOptima – Limitless Versatility Boost Your Productivity – iOptima transforms your existing dental unit by seamlessly adding the latest technology. Fitted with Bien-Air’s best brushless sensorless micromotor and an Apple® iPod touch and iPad mini interface, iOptima is perfect for all Restorative, Endodontics, Oral surgery and Scaling procedures. The iOptima application offers numerous pre-programmed and customizable options. Quick, efficient and risk-free. Free App Upgrades The iOptima application is in constant development. Updates and new functions are added regularly. iPod touch & iPad mini Interface The ergonomic and intuitive Apple® iPod touch and iPad mini interface makes your iOptima and iOptima INT systems incredibly simple to use. You can access operating instructions, browse our latest news, videos and catalog, or contact us with just one tap. Parameter Customization Speed, torque and additional parameters can be customized and stored before or during each procedure. iOptima gives you the option to create and arrange your own settings. Restorative Procedures Record your favorite settings for all your Restorative jobs, select the type of procedure to carry out and automatically access parameters for contra-angle, speed, torque, direction of rotation, etc. iOptima is the only complete Restorative solution. Endodontics Procedures Pre-programmed with color-coded Endodontics sequences from the major endodontic file manufacturers, iOptima provides unrivaled convenience with complete control. Customizable auto-reverse and auto-forward functions coupled with torque control ensure safety and efficiency no matter the file type. iOptima is the only complete Endo Solution. Pre-programmed Endodontics Systems Select the brand and your file to instantly access predefined sequences. WaveOne® Gold Make your root canal treatment procedures easier with the WaveOne® Gold reciprocating mode by Dentsply Sirona Inc. Thanks to the reciprocating movements, the file glides smoothly along the root canal and reduces the risk of instrument fracture. Your endodontic procedures become safer and more precise. Piezo Scaling Select the scaling function to switch to dental hygiene with just one click. The iOptima INT system with iOptima application is fully compatible with most Piezo scaling devices. Implantology & Oral surgery From pilot drilling to implant placement, from osteotomy to tooth extraction, simply select the desired procedure and implant type and follow the pre-set surgical protocols. Drive irrigation flow rate of an external peristaltic pump. Troubleshooting for end users and installers Every time a failure notification or an alert is activated, the user is prompted with the possibility to visualize a troubleshooting guide, aiming at filtering out all the problems which can be solved by himself before contacting Bien-Air’s Assistance. The troubleshooting feature will guide the user to find the solution to a problem by asking him one question at a time and proposing the following ones based on the answer of the user. Note about iOptima app compatibility with iOptima and iOptima INT systems: • App running on iPod touch may be used with iOptima & iOptima INT systems • App running on iPad mini may be used with iOptima INT system ONLY • App running on iPad or iPhone may NOT be used with any system (demo only)
Ti2 Control
This application allows users to configure and control specific models of Nikon inverted research microscopes. It enables setup, accessory detection, live image viewing, and provides interactive guidance for operation and troubleshooting.
- Microscope setup and configuration
- Accessory detection
- Motorized accessory control
- Live image viewing and capture
- Component verification
- Interactive guidance and troubleshooting
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This application is used to make settings for the Inverted Research Microscope ECLIPSE Ti2-E/Ti2-A, control the Ti2-E, display the Ti2-A status, and display the Assist Guide. [Supported Microscopes] - Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-E (FW 2.00 or later) - Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-A (FW 1.21 or later) [System Requirements] - iOS 13.3.1 or later. - iPhone 7 or later, iPad (sixth generation) or later. - There is no guarantee that this application will run on all devices. [Main Features] - Enable to setup the microscope. - Enable to detect the position of accessory (e.g. motorized or intelligent nosepiece). - Enable to control the motorized accessory (e.g. motorized stage). - Enable to view or capture live image of the embedded Assist Camera. - Enable to confirm that all the correct microscope components are in place for chosen observation method. - Provides interactive step-by-step guidance for microscope operation and troubleshooting. [Notes] - Turn off the mobile data communication of the iPhone/iPad before using the TI2 Control. - To use this application, the Wi-Fi router and iPhone/iPad which satisfy the required specifications are necessary. - When Ti2 Control searches the microscope, network traffic will be increased, as it sends packets to all devices which are connected in same network segment. So, please use dedicated router for Ti2 Control. [Instruction Manual] For more information, see the instruction manual, which can be downloaded from the following URL: https://www.manual-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/en/Ti2-Control/ [Trademark Information] - iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries. - App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - All other tradenames mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iOptima at 3.4 against Ti2 Control's 3.0. iOptima also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). Ti2 Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
iOptima holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
iOptima ships an update every 5 months, Ti2 Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iOptima | Ti2 Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bien-Air Dental SA | Nikon Corporation |
Customer experience
iOptima
Ti2 Control
In-app purchases
iOptima
No in-app purchases
Ti2 Control
No in-app purchases








