Comparison

Picus Generic vs EXFO Exchange

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

Head to head
About

Picus Generic

Features
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The software provides base functionalities to collect data about inspections of overhead lines. Picus is entirely designed for Polux® and any other data collection including GPS, visual inspection, pictures, barcodes, etc.

About

EXFO Exchange

This platform allows users to store and share test results in real time, collaborating with team members. It enables remote configuration of various test units and automatic transfer of results to a cloud workspace, even when the app is in the background. Users can also create jobs with custom test points and visualize results with added photos and comments.

Highlights
  • Real-time test result sharing
  • Remote test unit configuration
  • Automatic cloud result transfer
  • Job creation with custom test points
  • Visualization of test results
  • Complement results with photos and comments
Features
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You are only steps away from completing jobs faster and better, saving results automatically and sharing them in real time. Connect to EXFO Exchange, our open collaborative software platform that allows you to store and share test results while collaborating with team members. Create your own account or request an invitation from your team manager to your organization’s workspace on EXFO Exchange. You can : - Connect and configure your OX1, AXS-120, FIP-200, FIP-500, FIP-435B, PPM-350D, PPM1 and PX1 test unit from your mobile device. - Automatically transfer your results from your test unit to your cloud workspace (even if your mobile app is in background). - Share your EX1 and EX10 results from the EXFO EXs app to Exchange. - Create a job with custom test point identifiers and send it to your FIP-500, OX1 and AXS-120 test unit. - Visualize your test results in dedicated viewers. - Complement results with photos, comments and custom properties (as defined by your organization).

Screenshots

Picus Generic4 screens
EXFO Exchange3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EXFO Exchange at every 2 months against Picus Generic's every 8 months. 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

Picus Generic ships an update every 8 months, EXFO Exchange every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Picus Generic versus EXFO Exchange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicus GenericEXFO Exchange
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC.B.T Concept Bois Technologies SAEXFO Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Picus Generic

No in-app purchases

None

EXFO Exchange

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Picus Generic free?
Picus Generic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXFO Exchange free?
EXFO Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Picus Generic or EXFO Exchange have ads?
Neither Picus Generic nor EXFO Exchange shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picus Generic or EXFO Exchange?
Picus Generic ships an update every 8 months, and EXFO Exchange every 2 months. Most recently, Picus Generic was updated on September 11, 2026 and EXFO Exchange on September 21, 2026.

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