BlueROV Control vs ANRA QGroundControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueROV Control
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There is an easier way to control your BlueROV. Instead of carrying a bulky PC with QGroundControl you can use your iPad. BlueROV Control is an app with an intuitive user interface and all the features you need. You can use an on-screen joystick or connect Bluetooth Game Controller (preferred). It now supports BlueOS from Blue Robotics and also connects to Newton Gripper and Ping1D, Ping360 sonars. Please see the Help section in the app for connection setup. You can use all features of Blue Control for free except video recording. Your contribution with subscription helps develop future updates.
ANRA QGroundControl
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ANRA QGroundControl app provides a convenient way to plan missions for drones and see the airspace information. There are two mission profiles (Line String & Polygrid) which help pilots to create flights for any situation ranging from Ground surveys. Currently supports connecting to Drones and flight planning for these drone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ANRA QGroundControl at none against BlueROV Control's 2. ANRA QGroundControl also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). BlueROV Control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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. BlueROV Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ANRA QGroundControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueROV Control ships an update monthly, ANRA QGroundControl every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueROV Control | ANRA QGroundControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Deep Blue d.o.o. | ANRA Technologies |
In-app purchases
BlueROV Control
- Subscription Monthly$8.991 Month
- Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
ANRA QGroundControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
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