Comparison

OTDR Data Transporter vs EXFO Exchange

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

Screenshots

OTDR Data Transporter4 screens
EXFO Exchange3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 Exchange every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OTDR Data Transporter versus EXFO Exchange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTDR Data TransporterEXFO Exchange
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYokogawa Test & Measurement CorporationEXFO Inc.

In-app purchases

None

OTDR Data Transporter

No in-app purchases

None

EXFO Exchange

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTDR Data Transporter free?
OTDR Data Transporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXFO Exchange free?
EXFO Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Exchange have ads?
Neither OTDR Data Transporter nor EXFO Exchange shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTDR Data Transporter or EXFO Exchange?
OTDR Data Transporter ships an update every 15 months, and EXFO Exchange every 2 months. Most recently, OTDR Data Transporter was updated on September 7, 2026 and EXFO Exchange on September 21, 2026.

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