OTDR Data Transporter vs EXFO Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTDR Data Transporter
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"OTDR Data Transporter" can transfer data files measured by the Yokogawa AQ7280 OTDR to a cloud storage service (such as Dropbox) using a wireless LAN SDHC memory Card. It will also enable the ability to easily mail the measurement trace, report, or image file (.SOR/.PDF/.BMP/.JPG) after the file is transferred to the iPad or iPhone. ○Notes This application is exclusively designed to work with the FlashAir™ LAN SDHC memory card sold by Toshiba Corporation and may not function properly if another type of LAN SDHC memory card is used. ○Main Function -FileViewer This application can display the OTDR files with the extension .SOR, .PDF, .BMP, .JPG After it is saved to applicable LAN SDHC Memory Card. -SendMail This feature allows selection of the file saved to the LAN SDHC Memory Card to be sent via email using a cellular service on the iPhone or iPad. This function is useful when you want to transfer the data and reports measured by the OTDR at remote locations in the field. -Upload to CloudStorage This feature authenticates the data within the application, and can upload files to the cloud via Dropbox.
EXFO Events
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EXFO Events is the official mobile app for the EXFO Sales Kick-Off. The mobile app allows you to: • Explore events and view schedules • Access location and speaker information effortlessly • Interact by way of a real-time feed of all event activity Features of the app: • Update — a quick way to share photos, comments and which session you’re attending • Activity Feed — the real-time pulse of the event. See what people are saying, view photos from the event and find trending sessions and topics. • Agenda —view the full agenda and related information (session time, room number, speaker info, etc.) • Users — see who’s at the event and connect with them on the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EXFO Events at 11.0 against OTDR Data Transporter's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
OTDR Data Transporter ships an update every 15 months, EXFO Events every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTDR Data Transporter | EXFO Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation | EXFO Inc. |
In-app purchases
OTDR Data Transporter
No in-app purchases
EXFO Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OTDR Data Transporter free?
Is EXFO Events free?
Do OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Events?
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