Comparison

Splice+ vs AFL FlexApp

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

AFL FlexApp

Wirelessly transfer test results from OTDRs and inspection devices directly to your project manager. This eliminates the need for manual data transfer via USB, saving valuable time and resources in the field.

Highlights
  • Wireless data transfer
  • OTDR test results
  • FOCIS inspection results
  • Field to project manager
  • Saves time and money
Features
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Wirelessly transfer FlexScan OTDRs and FOCIS inspection test results from the field to your project manager. No more waiting for techs to provide data back at the home office via USB cables. Saves time and money!

Screenshots

Splice+4 screens
AFL FlexApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AFL FlexApp at 100% against Splice+'s 40%. AFL FlexApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). Splice+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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

AFL FlexApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Splice+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of AFL FlexApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splice+ ships an update every 2 months, AFL FlexApp every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Splice+ versus AFL FlexApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplice+AFL FlexApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFujikura Ltd.AFL Telecommunications, LLC.

Customer experience

Splice+

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

AFL FlexApp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Splice+

No in-app purchases

None

AFL FlexApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splice+ free?
Splice+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFL FlexApp free?
AFL FlexApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splice+ or AFL FlexApp?
AFL FlexApp is rated higher. Splice+ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AFL FlexApp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Splice+ or AFL FlexApp have ads?
Neither Splice+ nor AFL FlexApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splice+ or AFL FlexApp?
Splice+ ships an update every 2 months, and AFL FlexApp every 5 months. Most recently, Splice+ was updated on September 20, 2026 and AFL FlexApp on June 20, 2026.

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