Comparison

VIAVI Mobile Tech vs bluTime

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

bluTime

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Blu Banyan is excited to introduce bluTime, a mobile application that will extend the capabilities of SolarSuccess and BuilderSuccess into the field. In the fast-paced world of construction where every minute counts, field personnel can now log their time faster, more precisely, and easily when they utilize bluTime! With convenient access to project details, you can easily confirm the scope of work, call the project contact, and navigate to the project site. Upload pictures and review your timecards from the convenience of your own mobile device.

Screenshots

VIAVI Mobile Tech4 screens
bluTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: bluTime at every 2 weeks against VIAVI Mobile Tech's every 3 months. bluTime also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIAVI Mobile Tech ships an update every 3 months, bluTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VIAVI Mobile Tech versus bluTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIAVI Mobile TechbluTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIAVI Solutions Inc.Blue Banyan Solutions, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

VIAVI Mobile Tech

No in-app purchases

None

bluTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIAVI Mobile Tech free?
VIAVI Mobile Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bluTime free?
bluTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VIAVI Mobile Tech or bluTime have ads?
Neither VIAVI Mobile Tech nor bluTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIAVI Mobile Tech or bluTime?
VIAVI Mobile Tech ships an update every 3 months, and bluTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, VIAVI Mobile Tech was updated on October 24, 2026 and bluTime on October 27, 2026.

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