# QRControl vs Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

The clearest difference is rating: QRControl at 4.7 against Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s 4.0. QRControl also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 21%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (616 vs 115). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

QRControl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® has 616 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of QRControl's written reviews are positive against 21% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s.

QRControl ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QRControl | Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcontrol/id1518134202/reviews)** | [4.0 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-remote-for-gopro/id1553411394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **616** |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Newman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518134201) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### QRControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcontrol/id1518134202)

Control GoPro cameras with custom QR codes, even without an internet connection. Set modes, Protune, preferences, and trigger various capture types. Supports multiple QR codes and saving for sharing.

**Highlights:** Control GoPro cameras via QR codes, Set video, photo, and time-lapse modes, Configure custom Protune settings, Adjust camera preferences, Trigger time-delayed captures, Enable motion detection and GPS captures, Support for multiple QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Impressive functionality
- 💡 Opens creative possibilities
- 👍 QR-code workflow helpful
- 🚀 Game changer for multicam shoots
- 🌟 Revived bricked camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👴 Old style, bad looking interface
- 👴 Outdated interface
- 📱 Not optimized for GoPro Max 2
- 🐛 Sends Hero 7 into spasms
- 🐛 Random photo capture

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on iOS 16.2 public beta
- Doesn't work
- White screen
- Used to work, now white screen
- Not working, white screen

**Requested features**

- Night Photo mode with motion/lightning trigger support
- Support for Night Photo mode with motion/lightning-style triggering
- Sync configs across multiple devices
- Add Performance Camera Mode setting
- Instruction pages or info bubbles


### Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-remote-for-gopro/id1553411394)

Control multiple GoPro cameras simultaneously using low energy Bluetooth. Start/stop recording, tag moments, manage settings, and monitor camera status remotely. Offers advanced features like live preview and media download for enhanced shooting experiences.

**Highlights:** Start/stop recording via Bluetooth, Tag moments, Set camera date and time, Power off camera, Locate camera, Show camera state, Control multiple cameras simultaneously

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app to control GoPro cameras
- 👍 Reliable connection and control
- 💡 Useful features like spot metering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🤔 Confusing setup and instructions
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with older GoPro models
- Live preview lags or doesn't work
- Unexpected charges or billing issues

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app for remote control
- Ability to rename cameras
- Improved UI and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QRControl free?

QRControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® free?

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QRControl or Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®?

QRControl is rated higher. QRControl averages 4.7 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® averages 4.0 from 616 ratings.

### Do QRControl or Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® have ads?

Neither QRControl nor Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QRControl or Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®?

QRControl ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® every 3 weeks. Most recently, QRControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® on October 29, 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.*