Comparison

Fiber vs Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup

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

Head to head
About

Fiber

A utility application designed to assist professional communications technicians in servicing fiber optic networks. It provides essential tools for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Fiber network servicing
  • Professional communication tools
  • Network management
  • Troubleshooting assistance
Features
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Fiber is a utility for professional communications technicians to help them service fiber networks. It provides fiber optic color codes, following the TIA-598-C standard.

About

Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup

Features
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Instantly identify any fiber optic cable color code in the field — no signal required. AllFiber is the go-to reference tool for fiber optic technicians working with loose tube, ribbon, and central tube cables. Open a 144-fiber cable underground and know exactly which tube and color you're working with in seconds. FEATURES • 7 international color standards — TIA-598-C/D, IEC 60304, DIN VDE 0888, S12, FIN2012, IEC 60794-2, and Type E • 162 cable configurations from 12F to 6912F • 5 major manufacturers — Corning, CommScope, Prysmian, AFL, OFS/Furukawa • Forward lookup: enter a fiber number, get tube and fiber colors instantly • Reverse lookup: know the colors, find the fiber number • Interactive cable cross-section diagram with tappable tubes • Smart search — type "yellow black stripe" or "fiber 47" and get results instantly • Works 100% offline — no cell signal needed in the field • Haptic feedback for fast, eyes-free operation STANDARDS COVERED TIA-598-C/D (North America), IEC 60304 (International), DIN VDE 0888 (Germany), S12 (Scandinavia), FIN2012 (Finland), IEC 60794-2, and Type E — covering the cables you actually work with worldwide. DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD Built by technicians, for technicians. Dark UI, large tap targets, and instant results mean less time looking things up and more time getting the job done.

Screenshots

Fiber3 screens
Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fiber at none against Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fiber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fiber versus Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiberFiber Optic Color Code Lookup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerry Cardinal IIIAllFiber

In-app purchases

None

Fiber

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup

One-time1
  • AllFiber Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Fiber free?
Fiber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup free?
Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fiber or Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup have ads?
Neither Fiber nor Fiber Optic Color Code Lookup shows ads.

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