Comparison

Gould Instruments vs QRBot

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

Head to head
About

Gould Instruments

Features
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Gould Instruments is the field companion for technicians who test and certify fire-safety and water systems. Connect to your Bluetooth flowmeter, run the test, capture the readings, and hand over a finished report before you leave the site. BUILT FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU ACTUALLY SERVICE • Fire hydrants and hydrant flow tests • Fire sprinkler systems • Fire hose reels • Fire booster pumps • Fire supply mains • Backflow prevention devices • Thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) • Emergency showers and eyewash stations • Hydrostatic pressure tests BLUETOOTH GAUGE, NO MANUAL TRANSCRIPTION Pair directly with your Gould flowmeter over Bluetooth Low Energy. Live pressure and flow readings stream straight into the app, plot on a chart as the test runs, and are recorded against the right asset — no clipboard, no re-typing numbers back at the office. The app remembers your last gauge and reconnects automatically. WORKS WHERE THE WORK IS Plant rooms, basements, remote sites — the app is offline-first. Everything you record is stored on the device and syncs to the cloud once you're back in range. Start a job with no signal, finish it, and let it upload later. Nothing waits on a network you don't have. REPORTS ON THE SPOT Generate a professional test report the moment the job is done, complete with your test data, site photos and an on-screen customer signature. Upload your own document template so every report goes out in your company's format. Review past reports in the app and share them straight from your device. ASSET LABELS AND QR SCANNING Print QR labels for equipment straight from the app, then scan them on your next visit and the asset's serial number and description fill themselves in — no squinting at a faded plate. Tap to focus makes scanning quick even in poor plant-room light. Owner and tester contact details get labels too, so anyone on site can scan them into their phone. OWNERS, TEST KITS AND RETEST REMINDERS Keep your owner contacts and test kit register in one place, with each kit's serial and verification date on hand for the report. Every report you complete schedules its own retest reminder, so the next service date turns up on your phone instead of on a spreadsheet. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Live gauge readings with test charts • Site photos attached to the right test • Customer signature capture • Owner contacts and test kit register • Automatic retest reminders • Past reports kept on the device • Automatic cloud sync and backup Gould Instruments turns a day of paperwork into a day of testing.

About

QRBot

Effortlessly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, from website URLs to product information. Securely manage your scan history and create custom codes with advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes & Barcodes
  • Generate Custom QR Codes
  • Product Lookup & Price Comparison
  • Secure PIN/Biometric Lock
  • Cross-Device Sync
  • Searchable History & Categories
  • Offline Support
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Scan, create, and organize every QR code and barcode in one fast, private app. QRBot is the clean, ad-free QR code scanner, barcode reader, and QR code generator built for everyday life — from joining Wi-Fi and sharing contacts to reading product barcodes and saving the links you use most. No ads, no tracking, and it works offline. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for real-time results, or import an image from your photo library to read a code from a screenshot. Smart quick actions then let you respond in a single tap: • Open a link or save it for later • Connect to Wi-Fi without typing a password • Call a number or add a contact • Copy or share any content instantly CREATE 20+ TYPES OF QR CODES Generate your own codes in seconds: • Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard/meCard) and calendar events • Links, plain text, email, SMS and phone • Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, YouTube, Spotify, X and more • Crypto wallet addresses and passkeys Make every code your own with custom colors, patterns, eye shapes, and your own logo for a polished, on-brand look — plus batch scanning and unlimited generation when you need more. STAY ORGANIZED • Searchable history of every scan and creation • Recently Deleted bin to restore codes in a tap • Optional iCloud sync to keep everything in step across your devices • Share or export any code in seconds PRIVATE & SECURE BY DESIGN • Lock the app with a PIN or Face ID / Touch ID • Blur sensitive codes when you switch apps • Scan fully offline — no account required • No intrusive ads and no selling of your data PERFECT FOR • Connecting guests to Wi-Fi from a printed code • Opening restaurant menus and event tickets in a tap • Sharing your contact details or social profiles instantly • Decoding product, package, and label barcodes • Networking with your own QR business card SIMPLE, POLISHED, AND FAST Choose a light or dark theme, switch between 10+ languages, and enjoy a clean, intuitive interface. No clutter and no learning curve — just scan or create, and you're done. SUPPORTED CODE TYPES QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, and PDF417, plus barcodes including Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E. Download QRBot today and turn your iPhone into the only QR code scanner, barcode reader, and QR code generator you'll ever need. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage auto-renewal in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://www.vidus6.com/#legals

Screenshots

Gould Instruments4 screens
QRBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gould Instruments at none against QRBot's 8. Gould Instruments also leads on ads (none vs shown). QRBot's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. QRBot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gould Instruments asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gould Instruments ships an update every 6 months, QRBot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gould Instruments versus QRBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGould InstrumentsQRBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGould Instruments Pty LtdVIDUS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Gould Instruments

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

QRBot

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly, One Time Offer$2.991 Month
  • QRBot Weekly Unlimited3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • QRBot Monthly Unlimited$9.991 Month
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  • QR Scanner & Generator Special$19.991 Year
  • Annual, One Time Offer$29.991 Year
  • QRBot Annual Unlimited$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Qr Scanner - Lifetime Special$39.99
  • Qr Scanner - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Gould Instruments free?
Gould Instruments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRBot free?
QRBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gould Instruments or QRBot have ads?
QRBot shows ads; Gould Instruments does not.
Which is updated more often, Gould Instruments or QRBot?
Gould Instruments ships an update every 6 months, and QRBot monthly. Most recently, Gould Instruments was updated on September 23, 2026 and QRBot on October 6, 2026.

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