OTDR Data Transporter vs EXFO Exchange
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 Exchange
This platform allows users to store and share test results in real time, collaborating with team members. It enables remote configuration of various test units and automatic transfer of results to a cloud workspace, even when the app is in the background. Users can also create jobs with custom test points and visualize results with added photos and comments.
- Real-time test result sharing
- Remote test unit configuration
- Automatic cloud result transfer
- Job creation with custom test points
- Visualization of test results
- Complement results with photos and comments
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You are only steps away from completing jobs faster and better, saving results automatically and sharing them in real time. Connect to EXFO Exchange, our open collaborative software platform that allows you to store and share test results while collaborating with team members. Create your own account or request an invitation from your team manager to your organization’s workspace on EXFO Exchange. You can : - Connect and configure your OX1, AXS-120, FIP-200, FIP-500, FIP-435B, PPM-350D, PPM1 and PX1 test unit from your mobile device. - Automatically transfer your results from your test unit to your cloud workspace (even if your mobile app is in background). - Share your EX1 and EX10 results from the EXFO EXs app to Exchange. - Create a job with custom test point identifiers and send it to your FIP-500, OX1 and AXS-120 test unit. - Visualize your test results in dedicated viewers. - Complement results with photos, comments and custom properties (as defined by your organization).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EXFO Exchange at every 2 months against OTDR Data Transporter's every 15 months. 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.
OTDR Data Transporter ships an update every 15 months, EXFO Exchange every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTDR Data Transporter | EXFO Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation | EXFO Inc. |
In-app purchases
OTDR Data Transporter
No in-app purchases
EXFO Exchange
No in-app purchases
Questions
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