Comparison

iOptima vs Flex Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

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)

About

Flex Mobile App

Manage your dental practice on the go with this app. It provides secure, HIPAA-compliant access to patient text messages and your full schedule, allowing for easy appointment management and patient communication.

Highlights
  • Two-way patient text messaging
  • Full Open Dental schedule view
  • Add and edit appointments
  • HIPAA-compliant security
  • Multi-location practice support
  • Staff access management
Features
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Flex's mobile app helps you manage your practice from wherever you are — all your patient text messages and full Open Dental schedule are just a tap away. Key features include:  Patient Communication >> Two-way text messaging fully synced with Flex in your office & Open Dental comms log >> Fast patient search with quick-access info like date of birth, family members, balance due and next appointment time Mobile Appointment Book >> View your always up-to-date schedule across in any operatory >> Add new patients to Open Dental  >> Manage your schedule: View key details and create & edit appointments Flexible & Secure >> Support for multi-location practices built right in >> Fully HIPAA-compliant >> Administrators can add, limit or remove staff access instantly from inside Flex >> Two-factor verification required

Screenshots

iOptima2 screens
Flex Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flex Mobile App at monthly against iOptima's every 5 months. Flex Mobile App also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). iOptima's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

Flex Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of iOptima's written reviews are positive against 75% of Flex Mobile App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iOptima ships an update every 5 months, Flex Mobile App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iOptima versus Flex Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriOptimaFlex Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)4.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1013 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBien-Air Dental SAFlex Dental Solutions, LLC.

Customer experience

iOptima

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Flex Mobile App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

iOptima

No in-app purchases

None

Flex Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iOptima free?
iOptima is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flex Mobile App free?
Flex Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iOptima or Flex Mobile App?
Flex Mobile App is rated higher. iOptima averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Flex Mobile App averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.
Do iOptima or Flex Mobile App have ads?
Neither iOptima nor Flex Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iOptima or Flex Mobile App?
iOptima ships an update every 5 months, and Flex Mobile App monthly. Most recently, iOptima was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flex Mobile App on October 8, 2026.

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