Comparison

BroadLink vs QR Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BroadLink

Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Intelligent power control
  • Lighting control
  • IR and RF remote control
  • Security and sensor integration
  • Scene creation
  • Zero configuration device setup
Features
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The new BroadLink super app lets you manage all BroadLink and compatible products in your home from anywhere in the world at any time, enjoying smart life style with intelligent power control, lighting control, IR and RF remote control, security protection, sensors, home appliances, etc. With BroadLink app, you can easily set triggers for interaction or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices. Also new FastCon technology is adopted in BroadLink app which enables you to add FastCon compatible devices without configuration process (Zero Configuration). If you have any questions, please click the "Feedback" Button in the "Help and Feedback" of the App.

About

QR Pro

Features
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QR Pro is the fast, reliable, and all-in-one utility for scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes. Designed for both everyday users and professionals, QR Pro allows you to extract information instantly and create customized codes for any purpose. * INSTANT SCANNING Point your camera and instantly read any QR code or barcode. QR Pro automatically detects and parses the format. You can also scan QR codes directly from images saved in your Photos gallery. Easily toggle the flashlight for scanning in dark environments. * CREATE 12+ QR CODE TYPES Generate professional QR codes in seconds. Supported formats include: - URL / Website Links - Wi-Fi (Connect automatically) - Contact / vCard (Save directly to address book) - Calendar Events - Email & SMS - Phone Numbers - Social Media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter) - Plain Text and standard Barcodes * AUTOMATED ACTIONS Take immediate action on scanned results! Connect to Wi-Fi networks automatically, open URLs, add contacts to your phonebook, or dial a number with a single tap. * SMART HISTORY DIRECTORY Never lose a scanned or created code again. QR Pro safely stores your activity in an offline, easy-to-use History tab sorted by 'Created' and 'Scanned' logs. Revisit, share, or export your data anytime. * BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE THEMES Personalize your experience with Light, Dark, or System mode. Choose from 23 different color themes to make the app truly yours. * MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT QR Pro supports 7 languages: English, German, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Chinese. * PREMIUM LIFETIME (IN-APP PURCHASE) Upgrade to Premium via a hassle-free, one-time payment to permanently remove all advertisements and unlock the ultimate uninterrupted experience. Protect your data: Your scanning history is securely stored on your device's local offline database.

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens
QR Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLink at none against QR Pro's 1. BroadLink also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. QR Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLink ships an update monthly, QR Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BroadLink versus QR Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkQR Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdTran Thai Quyen

Bugs and requests

BroadLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Devices going offline randomly
  • Alexa integration issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize button layouts
  • Integration with more smart home platforms
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Temperature display in Fahrenheit
  • Backup and restore functionality

QR Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Pro

One-time1
  • QR Pro — Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BroadLink or QR Pro have ads?
QR Pro shows ads; BroadLink does not.
Which is updated more often, BroadLink or QR Pro?
BroadLink ships an update monthly, and QR Pro daily. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on October 15, 2026 and QR Pro on October 2, 2026.

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