QRControl vs GoPro Fluid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GoPro Fluid
This app enhances mobile videography by pairing with AI for super-stabilized footage and remote control capabilities for compatible cameras. It offers advanced features like subject tracking, auto-capture, and extensive camera settings for professional-quality results.
- AI subject tracking
- Remote camera control
- Super-stabilized footage
- Auto-capture tools
- Gimbal and camera settings access
- Firmware updates
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Pairs with Fluid Pro AI to capture super-stabilized footage with your phone + lets you use your phone as a remote control when capturing with your GoPro. Access settings + features like AI subject tracking, auto-capture, exposure settings + more. Works with Phones + GoPros Capture stabilized footage with your phone, or use your phone as a remote control when capturing with your GoPro or point-and-shoot camera. On-Screen Subject Tracking Selection Pick your subject, and the gimbal will automatically keep it in frame with AI tracking. Video + Photo Tools Utilize capture tools like auto dolly zoom, motion time lapse, auto panoramic photo + more. Access to Gimbal + Camera Settings The app plugs you into a variety of gimbal + camera settings, like motor speed + sensitivity, filters, camera resolution, frame rate, ISO, shutter speed. Updates + More Get access to firmware updates for your gimbal along with access to a digital user guide.
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Verdict
QRControl and GoPro Fluid both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of QRControl's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoPro Fluid's. QRControl also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QRControl against 4.6 for GoPro Fluid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRControl has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of QRControl's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoPro Fluid's.
QRControl ships an update every 2 months, GoPro Fluid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRControl | GoPro Fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (115 ratings) — better | 4.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 222 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Newman | Shenzhen Hohem Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
QRControl
GoPro Fluid
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
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- 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
GoPro Fluid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QRControl
No in-app purchases
GoPro Fluid
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRControl free?
Is GoPro Fluid free?
Which has better reviews, QRControl or GoPro Fluid?
Do QRControl or GoPro Fluid have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRControl or GoPro Fluid?
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