Comparison

QRControl vs PixLink

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

Head to head
About

QRControl

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
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This is an unofficial app compatible with GoPro™ Labs enabled cameras. With the launch of GoPro Labs, users can control their GoPro cameras via custom QR Codes. This utility makes that easier on a mobile device, particularly for those without reliable internet connections. QR Codes generated support: 1) setting video, photo and time-lapse camera modes on the MISSION, HERO13, HERO12, HERO11/Mini, HERO10/Bones, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7 and MAX/2 cameras. 2) setting up custom Protune configurations 3) setting camera preferences 4) triggering time delay starts, including sunset and sunrise 5) motion detection video captures 6) GPS speed triggered captures 7) support for multiple QR Codes. 8) saving QR Codes for sharing

About

PixLink

Features
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This app lets you save and organize direct image links—such as names and URLs—using SwiftData. Each saved item can be refreshed on demand, allowing the app to reload the image from its source. The app idea is to create a simple way to view live webcam images from a city: many webcams publish still images on the web, and with their direct links the app can download and display them. Nothing prevents it from being used more generally to store any direct-link images from the web, keeping them in one dedicated place instead of the Apple Photos library. The refresh feature is most useful for images that update regularly, such as webcam snapshots. Static images will be stored as well, even if refreshing them serves no practical purpose. The app supports iCloud sync, so your saved and downloaded image links stay in sync across devices.

Screenshots

QRControl4 screens
PixLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRControl at none against PixLink's 3. QRControl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). PixLink's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. PixLink sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. QRControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRControl ships an update every 2 months, PixLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRControl versus PixLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRControlPixLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid NewmanFabio Brunengo

Bugs and requests

QRControl

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • White screen on iOS 16.2 public beta
  • Doesn't work
  • White screen
  • Used to work, now white screen
  • Not working, white screen
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  • White screen after update on iPad Pro
  • No working, white screen
  • Doesn't work after updates, white screen
  • Stopped working after upgrade to version 1.73, white screen
  • White screen at the start, nothing happens
  • Scaling of text and boxes messed up
  • Attach QR Command in metadata not working
  • Issues when enabling Time Date and changing screens
  • QR code appears to stop updating with current time
  • All profiles were deleted
  • Stripped Pro Tune feature
  • Text in app does not display correctly with larger font
  • Some generated codes do not work

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
Show 10 more
  • Option to format SD card with QR code
  • Add zoom function
  • Rearranging presets
  • Create duplicate of current preset
  • Update for new Hero 10 features
  • Add title for settings when saving
  • Make an iPhone version
  • Include missing toggles from web page (lens selection, auto settings)
  • Add delayed start / timed start codes
  • Add missing features

PixLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRControl

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PixLink

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is QRControl free?
QRControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixLink free?
PixLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRControl or PixLink have ads?
Neither QRControl nor PixLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRControl or PixLink?
QRControl ships an update every 2 months, and PixLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, QRControl was updated on October 14, 2026 and PixLink on October 3, 2026.

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