QRS Mobile vs PRIME Wire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRS Mobile
Easily set up your home network directly from your smartphone. This app guides you through the process of getting your compatible router or extender operational quickly and conveniently, eliminating the need for a computer.
- Home network setup from phone
- Quick router setup (QRS)
- Simple step-by-step instructions
- Configure routers and extenders
- No computer required
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Now you can set up your home network right from your phone. Imagine being able to get your QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile-enable rouer up and running in no time from the comfort of your couch or favorite chair - no more need to hunch over a computer to setup your network. Just follow the simple instructions to get started. QRS Mobile only work with D-Link DIR-series home router and DAP series extender. System Requirements: iOS 9.0 or later.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against QRS Mobile's 2.4. PRIME Wire also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 41) and review sentiment (39% vs 31%). QRS Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of QRS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 39% of PRIME Wire's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRS Mobile | PRIME Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (41 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | D-Link Corporation | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. |
Customer experience
QRS Mobile
PRIME Wire
User reviews
QRS Mobile
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup process
- ✅ Works well when instructions are followed
- 🎯 Simple interface for basic configuration
- ⚡ Fast connection in seconds
- 📱 Allows setup without computer access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- ❌ Fails to detect connected routers
- 🔄 Gets stuck in setup loops
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🚫 Limited functionality beyond initial setup
PRIME Wire
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices
Bugs and requests
QRS Mobile
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes immediately after pressing start
- Router detection fails despite WiFi connection
- Setup process loops infinitely
- Password field becomes unresponsive during firmware updates
- Incompatibility errors with supported devices
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- App closes when near access point (iOS 13+)
- Cannot reconnect to repeater without reinstalling
- Keyboard stops working in password entry
- App incompatible with certain iPhone models
- Firmware update process broken
Requested features
7 requests- Router monitoring and management capabilities
- Advanced settings and configuration options
- Network speed checking functionality
- Client/user connection viewing
- Firmware upgrade functionality
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- Better user-friendly interface design
- More comprehensive app documentation
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
In-app purchases
QRS Mobile
No in-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
