QR Pro vs Cable Defender Install
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, 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, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • 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 • 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 • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • 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.
Cable Defender Install
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The Cable Defender Install app is required to install and activate all Cable Defender Devices. Once installed, a device will appear in the linked customer account. Technicians can scan the NFC tag on the front of a Cable Defender Device, or scan the QR code on the back of the device and the shipping box, to access a device’s settings when installing. During installation, a technician can: * Set the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Set the Cable Defender Device’s cable group After installation, scanning the NFC tag or QR code can be used to access the device’s settings on-site at the cable pit. These settings are: * Change the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Change the Cable Defender Device’s cable group * Mark the device for deactivation. This sends a deactivation request, which must be approved by an admin in the Cable Defender Web Portal before the device is deactivated. After confirming deactivation, the device will not trigger alerts on its parent cable group. A technician login is required to access the Cable Defender Install app. Technician logins are created within the Cable Defender Web Portal using an existing customer account. Customer accounts are created after purchasing Cable Defender Devices. For more information about purchasing Cable Defender Devices, visit the Cable Defender website: cable-defender.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QR Pro at 7 against Cable Defender Install's 3. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, Cable Defender Install every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Cable Defender Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | Micro Connect |
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
Cable Defender Install
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Cable Defender Install
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Pro free?
Is Cable Defender Install free?
Do QR Pro or Cable Defender Install have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Cable Defender Install?
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