iWay netHelp vs Thorlabs OPM Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWay netHelp
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iWay netHelp runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! After running your scan, a iWay support agent needs to look at the information collected, so please contact after you have run a scan.
Thorlabs OPM Mobile
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The Thorlabs OPM Mobile is designed to remote control the PM6x series handheld optical power meters via Bluetooth® connection. This application allows the user to read the optical power from a large 4 digit display. It also features a graph view to monitor the power over time. Basic settings like wavelength correction and zeroing can be performed directly from your mobile device. Supported Thorlabs Power Meters - PM61 - PM100D3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iWay netHelp at every 2 months against Thorlabs OPM Mobile's every 15 months. Thorlabs OPM Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iWay netHelp ships an update every 2 months, Thorlabs OPM Mobile every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWay netHelp | Thorlabs OPM Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iWay AG | Thorlabs GmbH |
In-app purchases
iWay netHelp
No in-app purchases
Thorlabs OPM Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iWay netHelp free?
Is Thorlabs OPM Mobile free?
Do iWay netHelp or Thorlabs OPM Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, iWay netHelp or Thorlabs OPM Mobile?
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