# SidePilot vs QRoo

The clearest difference is price: QRoo at Free against SidePilot's $13.99. QRoo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 57%). SidePilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

QRoo is free to download; SidePilot costs $13.99 up front. QRoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SidePilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

QRoo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SidePilot's written reviews are positive against 71% of QRoo's.

SidePilot ships an update every 6 weeks, QRoo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SidePilot | QRoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193/reviews) | **[4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qroo/id1604886331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Brereton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137848787) | [Gaivoronski Andrei Vyacheslavovich, IP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038175625) |

## What reviewers say

### SidePilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This portable ground station app connects to ArduPilot drones via WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular. It provides real-time drone data, waypoint management, and advanced flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit. It also includes ADSB integration and live video streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time drone telemetry display, Waypoint and geofence creation, ADSB aircraft integration, Follow Me and Orbit flight modes, Live video streaming, Parameter editing and calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps 3DR Solo flying
- 👍 Works better than original app
- 👍 Drone runs more stable
- 👍 Great for flying Solo
- 👍 Revived dormant Solo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Does not connect to drone
- 🐛 No video feed
- 🐛 Firmware update issues

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to drone
- No video feed from GoPro
- Firmware update failures
- Controller not pairing
- Drone stuck in 'waiting for Solo' state

**Requested features**

- French language option
- Ability to update Solo 3DR
- Fix GoPro control issues
- Fix compass calibration errors
- Add support for GoPro video settings in air


### QRoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qroo/id1604886331)

Easily save, create, and organize QR codes for quick access. This app allows you to scan and store any QR code, generate your own, and add them to Apple Wallet. Enjoy seamless syncing across your devices and convenient access from your Apple Watch and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Scan and save QR codes, Generate custom QR codes, Add QR codes to Apple Wallet, Display favorite QR from Apple Watch, Control Center quick access, Home screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinity Peace | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SidePilot free?

SidePilot costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QRoo free?

QRoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SidePilot or QRoo?

QRoo is rated higher. SidePilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while QRoo averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do SidePilot or QRoo have ads?

Neither SidePilot nor QRoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SidePilot or QRoo?

SidePilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and QRoo monthly. Most recently, SidePilot was updated on September 29, 2026 and QRoo on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*