Comparison

Splice+ vs Infrastructure Academy

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

Head to head
About

Splice+

This application connects to specific Fujikura optical fiber splicing devices via Bluetooth. It allows users to edit device settings, update firmware, access tutorials, and utilize a smart lock function for compatible splicers.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Device settings editing
  • Firmware updates
  • Device tutorials
  • Smart lock function
Features
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Splice+ is a smartphone application that works in cooperation with Fujikura's devices for optical fiber splicing work which have Bluetooth capability*. The app provides a function to edit settings of the devices, function to update firmware, tutorials of the devices, and so on. Also smart lock function is provided for the specific splicers. When the app starts, the app shows the list of the devices available to be connected or the devices that were connected once. +There are rectangular link icons on the left of the top menu. When there is/are dark blue link icon(s) in the list, tapping that icon establishes a connection between the app and the device. +The link icon of a connected device is colored with blue. +When the link icon is grey, the corresponding device isn't ready for connection. However, you can still check the information of the device collected during the last connection. If you want the app to connect a device that doesn't appear on the list or link icon of which is colored with grey, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the device until the Bluetooth lamp starts blinking. Once the Bluetooth led starts blinking, the device appears on the list and its link icon becomes dark blue. Then you can connect the device to the app by tapping the icon. If the Bluetooth button doesn't help the connection, look into the the Bluetooth menu of the iPhone's setting menu and check if the target device is listed in MY DEVICES. If the device is listed, tap the "i" icon and then tap "Forget This Device" to remove old paring information. Then try connection again. *Currently following devices are available -Ribbon Fiber Stripper RS02 and RS03 -Optical Fiber Clearver CT50 -Fusion Splicer 86/87/88/90 and 42/43/45 Series

About

Infrastructure Academy

Access training courses, certificates, and badges from your mobile device. Stream or download instructional videos and product demonstrations, and connect with colleagues on the discussion board. Receive notifications and news on the go to stay updated.

Highlights
  • Access courses, certificates, and badges
  • Stream or download instructional videos
  • Offline access to downloaded material
  • Discussion board for connecting with peers
  • Receive notifications and news
  • Showcase certifications on the go
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Access your CommScope Infrastructure Academy courses, certificates and badges on the go. Find and browse instructional videos and product demonstrations that build on the knowledge learnt from your training and allow you to view this wherever you are. Download material to your device so you can access when not online. Connect with colleagues, industry experts and fellow students by using our discussion board which allows you to post questions and get answers directly to your device. Receive notifications and news on the move. Access your CommScope Infrastructure Academy badges, certificates and course material, so you can showcase your certifications wherever, whenever.

Screenshots

Splice+4 screens
Infrastructure Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Splice+ at 3.8 against Infrastructure Academy's 2.0. Splice+ also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). Infrastructure Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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

Splice+ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Splice+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Infrastructure Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splice+ ships an update every 2 months, Infrastructure Academy every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Splice+ versus Infrastructure Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplice+Infrastructure Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFujikura Ltd.Cabling Science

Customer experience

Splice+

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Infrastructure Academy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Splice+

No in-app purchases

None

Infrastructure Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splice+ free?
Splice+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infrastructure Academy free?
Infrastructure Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splice+ or Infrastructure Academy?
Splice+ is rated higher. Splice+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Infrastructure Academy averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Splice+ or Infrastructure Academy have ads?
Neither Splice+ nor Infrastructure Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splice+ or Infrastructure Academy?
Splice+ ships an update every 2 months, and Infrastructure Academy every 25 months. Most recently, Splice+ was updated on October 7, 2026 and Infrastructure Academy on October 13, 2026.

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