Comparison

OTDR Data Transporter vs EXFO Events

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

EXFO Events

Features
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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

Screenshots

OTDR Data Transporter4 screens
EXFO Events2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OTDR Data Transporter versus EXFO Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTDR Data TransporterEXFO Events
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYokogawa Test & Measurement CorporationEXFO Inc.

In-app purchases

None

OTDR Data Transporter

No in-app purchases

None

EXFO Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTDR Data Transporter free?
OTDR Data Transporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXFO Events free?
EXFO Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Events have ads?
Neither OTDR Data Transporter nor EXFO Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Events?
OTDR Data Transporter ships an update every 15 months, and EXFO Events every 9 months. Most recently, OTDR Data Transporter was updated on October 17, 2026 and EXFO Events on October 20, 2026.

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