Splice+ vs VETRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Device settings editing
- Firmware updates
- Device tutorials
- Smart lock function
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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
VETRO
This application extends a fiber operations system to the field, enabling real-time data synchronization and task management for crews. It ensures data accuracy and efficiency by connecting office and field teams with secure data flow, allowing for offline work and instant updates.
- Manage tasks and workflows
- Maintain data integrity
- Capture and sync field data
- Visualize and update splicing
- Work reliably offline
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VETRO Mobile brings the power of your system of record into the field, ensuring your fiber operations stay accurate, connected, and efficient, wherever the work happens. As the mobile extension of the VETRO platform, it bridges office and field teams with secure, real-time data flow. Field crews get the tools they need to work faster and smarter, while managers gain visibility and confidence that every update ties directly back to the source of truth. With VETRO Mobile, you can: - Manage Tasks and Workflows: Dispatch crews, assign work, track progress, and resolve issues directly from the field, while enforcing data quality. - Maintain Data Integrity: Changeset approvals ensure data integrity is always maintained. - Capture and Sync Field Data: Mark-ups, photos, materials used, and more are logged instantly and tied to the correct network records, no transcription needed. - Splicing Made Easy: Visualize and update splicing, manage assets, and ensure field changes are reflected across the system. - Work Reliably Offline: Store data locally and sync automatically when connectivity returns
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splice+ at 40% against VETRO's 0%. Splice+ also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5). VETRO's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Splice+ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Splice+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of VETRO's.
Splice+ ships an update every 2 months, VETRO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Splice+ | VETRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 3.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fujikura Ltd. | VETRO, Inc |
Customer experience
Splice+
VETRO
In-app purchases
Splice+
No in-app purchases
VETRO
No in-app purchases


