PathTrak™ vs OTDR RCM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PathTrak™
This app provides technicians with remote access to live spectrum analyzer data from PathTrak™ servers. Users can search for nodes, view detailed summaries, and manipulate frequency and scale settings. It supports various trace modes and marker functionalities for in-depth analysis.
- Remote access to live data
- Node search by label
- Detailed node summaries
- Gesture-based frequency adjustment
- Live, Max Hold, Min Hold traces
- Multiple marker types
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PathTrak™ allows technicians to view live PathTrak™ Spectrum Analyzer data from any PathTrak™ 4.2 (and higher) Server they have access to. Features: - Search for any upstream Node by label from a combined list of Nodes from all your Servers. - View a summary of any node that includes its Server name, HCU label, RPM label, RPM type, and Node ID. - Adjust start/stop frequencies, reference level, and scale using gestures. - View Live, Max Hold, and Min Hold traces. - Use one marker, two markers, delta markers or a horizontal marker.
OTDR RCM
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"OTDR RCM" utilizes Wi-Fi to enable remote measurement of YOKOGAWA's AQ1210/AQ7290 series OTDRs via iOS devices. It also allows for analysis, sharing, and reloading of measurement data into the OTDR. ○Notes This application may be changed in the future without prior notice due to improvements in performance and functionality. Additionally, the actual display content may differ slightly from the content described. ○Main Function -Optical Pulse Measurement Function By connecting to the OTDR, waveform measurements can be performed remotely. The measured waveform data can be analyzed and saved, and reports can be generated in PDF format. Integration with the optical switch (AQ3550) is also supported. -Loss Measurement Function If the OTDR is equipped with an optical power meter, loss measurements using the power meter can be performed remotely. Integration with the optical switch (AQ3550) is also supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PathTrak™ at 7.1 against OTDR RCM's 16.0. 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.
| Parameter | PathTrak™ | OTDR RCM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIAVI Solutions Inc. | Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation |
In-app purchases
PathTrak™
No in-app purchases
OTDR RCM
No in-app purchases









