Comparison

VIAVI Mobile Tech vs SyncOnSet 5.0

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

Head to head
About

VIAVI Mobile Tech

This app automates test instrument synchronization and data backup for technicians. It provides on-demand access to manuals, training, and support, while enhancing test results with geolocation. Reports can be easily downloaded and shared.

Highlights
  • Automated synchronization with StrataSync
  • Cloud backup of test results
  • On-demand access to manuals and training
  • Geolocation data for test results
  • File manager for report download and sharing
  • Remote viewing of test instrument interfaces
Features
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VIAVI Mobile Tech is a technician productivity app that automates synchronizations with StrataSync for VIAVI test instruments. Test results are automatically backed up in the cloud and new limit plans and configurations can be deployed to individual technicians from StrataSync. Up-to-date manuals, quick cards, training videos, and technical support can be accessed on demand within the app. Test results are further enhanced with geolocation data to help associate technician work with customer locations. A File Manager allows test reports to be dowloaded from the instrument and sent to other mobile apps including email. SmartAccess Anywhere codes can be shared via SMS and email. Test instrument interfaces can be viewed from your mobile device. Requires the separate purchase of Mobile Tech-enabled test instruments from VIAVI. Certain features require specific test instruments. Currently supported instruments include: - OneExpert CATV (ONX-620, ONX-630) - OneExpert DSL (ONX-580) - OneExpert Fiber (ONX-700) - OneExpert HFC (ONX-720, ONX-730) - ONX-220 - T-BERD/MTS-5800 - T-BERD/MTS-2000 - T-BERD/MTS-4000 - NSC-100, NSC-200 - Seeker-X - ONA-800 - ONA-1000 - RF Vision - Optimeter - SmartOTDR - SmartPocket v2 (OLP-3x) - SmartClass Fiber (OLP-8x, MPOLP) - FiberChek Probe - INX-700 Series Probe Microscope - INX-600 Series Probe Microscope - AVX-10k - MicroNIR OnSite-W - DCX 700

About

SyncOnSet 5.0

This Emmy Award-winning tool streamlines TV and film production for creative departments. It digitally manages script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, and approvals from prep to wrap, optimizing workflows and communication.

Highlights
  • Digital script breakdowns
  • Continuity photo management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Approvals and notes
  • Department-specific workflows
  • Pre-production to wrap management
Features
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SyncOnSet is an Emmy Award-winning digital continuity and collaboration tool that helps streamline TV and Film production from prep to wrap. With SyncOnSet, your whole team can digitally manage script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, approvals, notes, and much more! Designed for Costume, Hair, Makeup, Props and Set Dec departments, SyncOnSet helps optimize workflows and secure communication throughout the life of a project. Creative departments use SyncOnSet production apps from pre-production (script breakdown and budgeting) to principal photography (continuity notes and photos), through wrap (wrap labels and reports).

Screenshots

VIAVI Mobile Tech4 screens
SyncOnSet 5.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIAVI Mobile Tech at 50% against SyncOnSet 5.0's 3%. VIAVI Mobile Tech also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SyncOnSet 5.0's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

VIAVI Mobile Tech holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SyncOnSet 5.0 has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VIAVI Mobile Tech's written reviews are positive against 3% of SyncOnSet 5.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIAVI Mobile Tech ships an update every 3 months, SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VIAVI Mobile Tech versus SyncOnSet 5.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIAVI Mobile TechSyncOnSet 5.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better1.7 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better2.5% of reviews
Number of ratings661 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIAVI Solutions Inc.wymsee Inc.

Customer experience

VIAVI Mobile Tech

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SyncOnSet 5.0

All ratings61 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative78.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive2.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative92.5%

Bugs and requests

VIAVI Mobile Tech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SyncOnSet 5.0

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes
  • Photos take forever to upload
  • App never loads
  • Multi-factor ID issues
  • Frequent logouts
Show 13 more
  • SyncOnSet not working with T-Mobile
  • App barely works
  • New EP version wouldn't start
  • New app moves slower
  • App rarely responds to touch
  • App lags constantly
  • Takes minutes to view loaded photos
  • Cannot open app
  • Password reset issues
  • Old app having problems
  • Photos not synced
  • Cannot access changes through main page
  • Photos in gallery difficult to access

Requested features

11 requests
  • Bring back the old app
  • Improve desktop tagging
  • Better/simpler fitting info view
  • Label continuity photos
  • Make app more efficient
Show 6 more
  • Improve search functionality for costume items
  • Allow desktop functionality on app
  • Improve cast/character sorting
  • Easier access to changes
  • Allow adding photos per episode
  • Make it easier to add background/edit on app

In-app purchases

None

VIAVI Mobile Tech

No in-app purchases

None

SyncOnSet 5.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIAVI Mobile Tech free?
VIAVI Mobile Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncOnSet 5.0 free?
SyncOnSet 5.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VIAVI Mobile Tech or SyncOnSet 5.0?
VIAVI Mobile Tech is rated higher. VIAVI Mobile Tech averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SyncOnSet 5.0 averages 1.7 from 61 ratings.
Do VIAVI Mobile Tech or SyncOnSet 5.0 have ads?
Neither VIAVI Mobile Tech nor SyncOnSet 5.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIAVI Mobile Tech or SyncOnSet 5.0?
VIAVI Mobile Tech ships an update every 3 months, and SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. Most recently, VIAVI Mobile Tech was updated on October 24, 2026 and SyncOnSet 5.0 on October 24, 2026.

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