FiberChekMOBILE vs TalonView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FiberChekMOBILE
Inspect, test, and certify fiber connectors in optical networks. View live images, automate focus and analysis, and generate certification reports. Share results instantly via cloud services or email.
- Inspect fiber connectors
- Automated focus and analysis
- Generate certification reports
- Save and share test results
- Supports VIAVI test products
- View live fiber end face images
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FiberChekMOBILE™ is the mobile version of the popular VIAVI FiberChekPRO™ software program to inspect, test, save, and certify fiber connectors in an optical network. FiberChekMOBILE works in conjunction with VIAVI test products such as the FiberChek Sidewinder™, FiberChek™ Probe, and P5000i digital analysis probe microscopes. Once connected, users can view live images of the fiber connector end face, automatically focus the image, perform automated Pass/Fail analysis test, generate certification reports, and send results instantly via Cellular Data to Dropbox, Google Drive, or email. Key Features: - Accepts a VIAVI FiberChek Sidewinder and FiberChek Probe. - Accepts a VIAVI P5000i Digital Analysis Probe connected via the FBPP-WIFI Wireless Adapter. - Accepts a VIAVI MP-60 or MP-80 Optical Power Meter connected via the Wireless Adapter or via the FiberChek Probe. - View live images of the fiber end face. - Focus the image with the touch of a button. - Automated Pass/Fail analysis of the fiber end faces to eliminate subjective guesswork from the measurement process. - User selectable acceptance profiles allow certification to any acceptance criteria, including IEC 61300-3-35. - Save images, analysis results onto your mobile device. - Generate and view certification reports of test results to document your work. - Share results and reports to Dropbox, Google Drive, and email via cellular data while working or via WiFi after your work is finished.
TalonView
This app connects field teams with subject matter experts through live video streaming and two-way communication. It enables real-time collaboration, documentation, and remote control to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Live video streaming
- Two-way communication
- HD video recording
- Data-tagged photos
- Remote device control
- Video and photo annotations
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Talonview™ offers integrated technology, efficiency, interactivity and realtime actionable data, all delivered at the time of need. Talon Aerolytics’ live camera streaming application helps connect subject matter experts (SME) with field teams to increase efficiency and quality, through interactive, realtime communication and documentation. Talonview™ offers live video streaming, two way communication, HD video recording, data tagged high resolution photos, multiple session participants, and SME remote device control from anywhere in the world. Talonview™ allows participants to make annotations and voice recordings on live video and photos. At the completion of each live session, all data is edited and organized on our CCMS for access within 24-hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FiberChekMOBILE at 1.9 against TalonView's 1.2. FiberChekMOBILE also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). TalonView's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, 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.
FiberChekMOBILE holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalonView has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of FiberChekMOBILE's written reviews are positive against 7% of TalonView's.
FiberChekMOBILE ships an update every 3 months, TalonView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FiberChekMOBILE | TalonView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (9 ratings) — better | 1.2 (49 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better | 6.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIAVI Solutions Inc. | NxTec |
Customer experience
FiberChekMOBILE
TalonView
Bugs and requests
FiberChekMOBILE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TalonView
Reported bugs
26 issues- App doesn't load and lags
- Photos don't upload when they say they did
- Can't see which photos are input for each form
- Can only upload photos from Main Gallery
- Takes one picture at a time and waits for upload
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- Saves every picture to camera roll
- Unable to queue photos to sort and choose for upload
- Videos take all night to upload
- New page is redundant
- App has stopped working after last update
- Failing to upload, generally crashing
- Cannot remove uploaded photos
- Viewfinder shows certain framing, but captures areas intentionally framed out
- Constant crashing and freezing of the app
- Can't login
- Does not save
- In-app camera is zoomed in, cannot use side buttons to snap photo
- Process after upload to check/fix mistakes is a nightmare
- Can't open notes on rejected pictures
- Inconsistency of photos reaching review personnel
- Frequently requires re-sign in and doesn't load 'Tenants'
- App has bugs, sometimes uploads correctly, sometimes not
- App doesn't open and stays stuck in loading screen
- Cannot save selection
- Crashes when trying to upload photos
- Black screen during recording
Requested features
11 requests- Revert sort order to Descending (Newest First)
- Lock new media button on bottom of screen
- Restore previous functionality to take/upload photos directly under each section
- Allow taking photos while uploading in background
- Alphabetically list clients
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- Allow typing in a box to search clients
- Desktop version
- Focus button for camera
- Ability to make thumbnail pictures full-size
- Improve camera for better quality pictures
- Add history capability to check missed/filled days
In-app purchases
FiberChekMOBILE
No in-app purchases
TalonView
No in-app purchases
