Comparison

OTDR Data Transporter vs EXFO TestFlow

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 TestFlow

Automates and synchronizes test equipment procedures for field technicians. This cloud-based application offers real-time job progress visibility and seamless upload of live test results to a central server, providing accurate network health status.

Highlights
  • Automates test equipment procedures
  • Synchronizes methods of procedures (MOPs)
  • Real-time job progress visibility
  • Seamlessly uploads live test results
  • Fiber inspection probe analysis
  • Optical link verification
Features
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TestFlow is an application which automates and synchronizes methods of procedures (MOPs) on test equipment for field technicians. Being cloud-based, TestFlow gives real-time visibility into job progress and seamlessly uploads live test results to a centralized server. Paired with EXFO’s fully automated wireless fiber inspection probes and the optical Xplorer, this app provides an immediate and accurate health status of the fiber under test to efficiently pinpoint faulty elements impacting your network performance. The TestFlow application currently supports the following test types*: > Fiber Inspection Probe: To provide connector endfaces pass/fail analysis based on industry standards (IEC, IPC). > Optical Xplorer: To verify optical links in seconds and automatically explores further when potential issues are suspected *Visit www.EXFO.com/testflow for more details about the TestFlow ecosystem.

Screenshots

OTDR Data Transporter4 screens
EXFO TestFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EXFO TestFlow at every 4 months against OTDR Data Transporter's every 15 months. EXFO TestFlow also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). 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

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 TestFlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OTDR Data Transporter versus EXFO TestFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTDR Data TransporterEXFO TestFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYokogawa Test & Measurement CorporationEXFO Inc.

In-app purchases

None

OTDR Data Transporter

No in-app purchases

None

EXFO TestFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTDR Data Transporter free?
OTDR Data Transporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXFO TestFlow free?
EXFO TestFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO TestFlow have ads?
Neither OTDR Data Transporter nor EXFO TestFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO TestFlow?
OTDR Data Transporter ships an update every 15 months, and EXFO TestFlow every 4 months. Most recently, OTDR Data Transporter was updated on September 7, 2026 and EXFO TestFlow on June 1, 2026.

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