Comparison

WiFi QR vs LinkPower Companion

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

Head to head
About

WiFi QR

Features
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Create a QR Code for your WiFi connection. Features: - Customize the size and color - Add a logo

About

LinkPower Companion

Monitor your portable power station's battery, power draw, and runtime directly from your iPhone. Features include glanceable widgets, Live Activities, and remote control of DC and USB-C ports. Automate power usage with scheduled timers and configure power limits for your devices.

Highlights
  • Glanceable Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities for Dynamic Island and Lock Screen
  • Real-time battery, voltage, and power draw monitoring
  • Remote DC and USB-C port control
  • Automated DC on/off scheduling
  • Configurable USB-C power limits
Features
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LinkPower Companion helps you monitor and control compatible Link-Power batteries from your iPhone. Connect nearby over Bluetooth, or use optional PeakDo cloud access for remote monitoring on supported devices. GLANCEABLE LIVE STATUS - Home Screen widgets in small, medium, and large sizes show battery level, power draw, and estimated runtime - Lock Screen widgets put your battery one swipe away - Live Activities follow charging and discharging in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen - Readings refresh when a connection is available; iOS controls background updates PERFECT FOR STARLINK MINI Take your Starlink Mini off-grid with confidence. Use the LinkPower app to: - Track remaining runtime so you know how much streaming, calls, or work time is left - Watch live power draw to confirm your dish is pulling its expected wattage - Schedule DC on/off windows to conserve battery overnight or on a duty cycle - Glance at your Lock Screen Live Activity for live status without unlocking OPTIONAL CLOUD ACCESS Sign in to your PeakDo account to link supported batteries and monitor them remotely. Cloud features require an account, a compatible battery, and an internet connection. Nearby Bluetooth monitoring does not require a PeakDo account. REAL-TIME MONITORING View live battery level, voltage, current, power draw, and estimated remaining time. Watch readings update automatically as your device charges or discharges. DC PORT CONTROL Turn the DC output on or off directly from your phone. Monitor DC voltage, current, and power. Toggle DC bypass mode on supported devices. USB-C PORT STATUS Track USB-C charging and discharging activity, power readings, and port temperature. Control USB-C output on compatible hardware. SCHEDULED TIMERS Create automated DC on/off schedules. Available schedule types and capacity depend on your battery model and firmware. POWER LIMIT CONFIGURATION Adjust supported USB-C power limits. Available controls and power ranges depend on your battery model and firmware. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Custom device names and battery-level alerts - Optional Starlink connection statistics on your local network - In-app support requests with diagnostics - Account deletion requests from Settings - Sync your phone's clock to the device - View firmware version and hardware details - Expert mode with advanced device controls - Demo mode to explore the app without hardware SUPPORTED DEVICES - Link-Power 1 (LP1) - Link-Power 2 (LP2) - Link-Power+ (LP+) - Link-Power 3 (LP3) Requires iOS 17 or later and a compatible PeakDo Link-Power device. Use Demo Mode to explore the LinkPower app without hardware. The LinkPower app is an unofficial, community-built companion. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by PeakDo Tech, the manufacturer of the Link-Power hardware, Starlink, or SpaceX. Link-Power, PeakDo, and Starlink are trademarks of their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Visit https://linkpower.app or email support@linkpower.app — we read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WiFi QR3 screens
LinkPower Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LinkPower Companion at Free against WiFi QR's $0.99. LinkPower Companion also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 25 months). WiFi QR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On 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

LinkPower Companion is free to download; WiFi QR costs $0.99 up front. LinkPower Companion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. WiFi QR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi QR ships an update every 25 months, LinkPower Companion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WiFi QR versus LinkPower Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi QRLinkPower Companion
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo ZurhoveLatch Creative Studios, LLC

In-app purchases

None

WiFi QR

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LinkPower Companion

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Pro Lifetime Plus$39.99
  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$49.99
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  • LinkPower Companion Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is WiFi QR free?
WiFi QR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkPower Companion free?
LinkPower Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi QR or LinkPower Companion have ads?
Neither WiFi QR nor LinkPower Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi QR or LinkPower Companion?
WiFi QR ships an update every 25 months, and LinkPower Companion every 9 days. Most recently, WiFi QR was updated on November 3, 2026 and LinkPower Companion on November 5, 2026.

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