EXFO Sync vs VIAVILab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXFO Sync
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EXFO Sync is a companion mobile application for the MAX-600/MAX-600G series. Test data is transferred via WiFi; the test sets send the results’ file to a smart device and for upload to the customer’s server. Key features • Upload results from the field in real time via wireless connectivity. • View a summary of the test results on your smart device. • Results are GPS-tagged and mapped within the application. • Results may be uploaded to an HTTPS or FTP server. • Password-protected menu for upload server information and other settings. • Log screen to verify the communications process. Note: MAX-600/MAX-600G testers require the FTPUPLD option to be installed and the WiFi adapter (GP-2223) to be fitted. System image 2.11 or later is required.
VIAVILab
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The VIAVILab app instantly identifies substances on the field with their near infrared spectra. The application is part of a complete data management ecosystem covering from data acquisition to quality monitoring. A MircoNIR infrared spectrometer is required to acquire new spectra.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIAVILab at every 2 weeks against EXFO Sync's every 4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EXFO Sync ships an update every 4 months, VIAVILab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EXFO Sync | VIAVILab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXFO Inc. | NIRLAB Forensics Sarl |
In-app purchases
EXFO Sync
No in-app purchases
VIAVILab
No in-app purchases
