HeyPhoto vs QR Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyPhoto
Easily print photos from your phone using a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Features include AR video printing, photo album printing, and ID photo printing for travel.
- WiFi/Bluetooth connection
- AR video printing
- Photo album printing
- ID photo printing
- Print anytime, anywhere
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[Introduction] HeyPhoto is an application developed by Hanin company for its thermal sublimation photo printer series in the field of consumption. It supports WiFi/Bluetooth connection and is convenient for you to print wonderful moments anytime, anywhere. [Function] --AR video printing, to explore the story behind the photos; --Photo album printing, to record your life anytime anywhere; --ID photo printing, to print ID photo for travel anytime Customer service email: cs2@hprt.com
QR Pro
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyPhoto at none against QR Pro's 1. HeyPhoto also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HeyPhoto asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeyPhoto ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Pro daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | HeyPhoto | QR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (148 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 148 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiamen Hanin Co.,Ltd. | Tran Thai Quyen |
Bugs and requests
HeyPhoto
Reported bugs
26 issues- Photos come out dull and with lines
- Printer randomly dies during printing
- App crashes when editing photos
- Margins are inaccurate, especially with frames
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth/WiFi
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- App shows 'No paper' or 'Paper jam' erroneously
- Cartridges without QR codes are unusable
- Colors are inaccurate (brownish/yellowish)
- Print jobs time out after 1-2 prints
- App fails to connect to the printer
- Size options in the app are not working correctly
- App gets stuck buffering when printer is not detected
- Cannot delete individual photos from a collage
- Paper jams frequently
- Unable to add photos to the app
- Connection issues between app and printer
- App shows blank pages when printing
- Printer jams and won't turn on
- No option to delete photos from the app
- Mileage/QR code scanning functionality is missing or broken
- AR pictures are not working after app updates
- App cannot access photos on the phone
- No visible print button in the app
- Printer requires a driver that is not included
- App gives QR code email errors
- New app versions are less functional than older ones
Requested features
9 requests- Add option to resize frames
- Add review of paper before printing showing crop
- Add more versatile decoration options and fonts
- Add more templates like HP Sprocket
- Add ability to delete individual photos from collages
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- Add option for borderless prints
- Improve AR picture functionality
- Add specific size options (e.g., 2x3)
- Allow users to download older versions of the app
QR Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HeyPhoto
No in-app purchases
QR Pro
- QR Pro — Lifetime Access$4.99
