Comparison

Splice+ vs BICSI Winter 2026

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

BICSI Winter 2026

Features
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BICSI is excited to welcome you to BICSI Winter 2026! Immerse yourself in information and communications technology (ICT) education and technological advancements while networking with colleagues from all over the globe. Use the app to view exhibitors, exhibit hall floorplan, conference schedule, and speakers.

Screenshots

Splice+4 screens
BICSI Winter 20263 screens

Verdict

The call

Splice+ and BICSI Winter 2026 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Splice+ versus BICSI Winter 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplice+BICSI Winter 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFujikura Ltd.BICSI

In-app purchases

None

Splice+

No in-app purchases

None

BICSI Winter 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splice+ free?
Splice+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BICSI Winter 2026 free?
BICSI Winter 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splice+ or BICSI Winter 2026 have ads?
Neither Splice+ nor BICSI Winter 2026 shows ads.

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