QR Pro vs Telestrator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Pro
This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.
- Ad-free scanning
- Privacy-focused
- No in-app purchases
- Supports multiple code types
- Intuitive interface
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, paste an image, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, Photos, or image files. Paste or drag and drop images. • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Create webpage QR codes with the Safari extension • Customize QR shapes, colors, and center icons or images • Save custom QR styles to reuse across codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • Present codes on a connected external display from iPhone or iPad • Export multiple saved codes at once • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Display saved codes with Home Screen widgets • Search your library and filter by favorites • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.
Telestrator
Transform your iPad into a professional annotation tool for live video and recorded content. Draw, highlight, and analyze footage in real-time with broadcast-grade features. Ideal for coaches, presenters, and broadcasters.
- Real-time drawing and annotation on live video
- Import and analyze game film/clips
- Professional drawing tools suite
- NDI source integration
- Record and export sessions
- Trusted by major broadcasters
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Turn your iPad into a broadcast-grade telestrator. Draw plays, break down game film, and annotate live video with the same technology trusted by FOX, ESPN, CBS, and NBC - now in your hands. Whether you're a coach breaking down film on the sideline, a presenter annotating slides in real time, or a broadcaster going live on air, Telestrator gives you professional tools with touch-simple controls. What you can do: • Draw, highlight, and annotate over live video feeds, clips, and still images in real time • Import game film or pre-recorded clips for detailed analysis • Use a full suite of pro drawing tools — arrows, shapes, freehand, spotlight, and more • Connect to any NDI source for seamless broadcast integration • Record your sessions and export them instantly to share with your team Why coaches and broadcasters choose Telestrator: • The same telestration engine behind NFL, PGA TOUR, and major network broadcasts • Built for iPad Pro and iPad Air with M-series performance • New tools and improvements shipping continuously Subscription Required A Telestrator subscription is required to use the app: • $19.99 USD/month or $199.99 USD/year (that's just $16.67/month) • Managed via your Apple ID - cancel or modify anytime in your device settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Pro at 4.5 against Telestrator's 1.0. QR Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (29K vs 3). On price and ads 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. Telestrator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, Telestrator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Telestrator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 620 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | SwingCam Ltd |
Customer experience
QR Pro
Telestrator
Bugs and requests
QR Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes
Requested features
2 requests- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities
Telestrator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Telestrator
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$199.991 Year
Questions
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