Comparison

QRNova vs PilotBro

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

Head to head
About

QRNova

Features
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Most QR apps scan and forget. QRNova saves every code you scan, lets you search your history by type, and gives you a full QR creator β€” all without an account or internet connection. INSTANT SCANNER Open the app and it starts scanning immediately β€” no tap required. QRNova recognizes QR codes, barcodes, URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, calendar events, and more. Point your camera and the result appears in under a second. SEARCHABLE HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically with its type, content, and timestamp. Filter by category β€” URLs, Wi-Fi, vCards, text β€” or search by keyword. Swipe to delete entries you no longer need. QR CODE GENERATOR Create QR codes for 6 content types: URL, plain text, Wi-Fi network, vCard contact, phone number, and email. Tap any template, fill in the fields, and your QR code is ready to share or save. QRNOVA PRO Unlock the full experience with a QRNova Pro subscription: Β· Ad-free β€” no interruptions, ever Β· Unlimited share & save for every QR code you create Β· Batch scan β€” capture multiple codes in one session Β· Export history to CSV β€” open in Excel, Numbers, or any spreadsheet app Β· Custom QR colors β€” match your brand or style Weekly and yearly plans include a 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY BY DESIGN QRNova works entirely on-device. No account required, no data sent to servers. Camera and photo library access is used only while you are actively scanning or importing an image. Privacy Policy: https://qrnova-scanner.netlify.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://qrnova-scanner.netlify.app/term/ No account. No cloud sync. Your data stays on your iPhone

About

PilotBro

Features
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PilotBro is the ultimate cockpit copilot for pilots, student pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. Engineered for real-time situational awareness, PilotBro acts as a secondary visual aid with Radar like Inteface to help you scan for threat traffic, monitor flight statistics, and record your flight logs automatically. Simply connect your device to your Stratux, Sentry, or any GDL90-compatible ADS-B receiver, and fly with complete peace of mind. KEY FEATURES: LIVE ADS-B TRAFFIC RADAR & MAP: Visualize nearby aircraft transponder targets instantly. Spot relative positions, track vectors, and watch traffic moves in real time over a sweep radar display or dynamic offline map. PROXIMITY WARNINGS: Avoid traffic conflicts. PilotBro monitors altitude discrepancies and horizontal distance to alert you when an aircraft enters your customizable caution or warning rings. HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE THRESHOLDS: You are in control. Adjust safety distance (NM) and altitude separation (FT) limits to match your flying style and airspace. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT LOGGER (HEURISTIC CLASSIFIER): No manual entries required. PilotBro automatically detects takeoffs (when speed passes 35 knots) and landings, recording your coordinates, peak speed, altitude profile, and flight path details. SMART FILTERING (NO FALSE ALERTS): Onboarding filters out your own aircraft transponder signal by matching your unique Tail Number, preventing annoying own-ship proximity alerts. 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE-READY: Built by pilots, for pilots. Your flight logs and locations never leave your device. We do not upload your data to serversβ€”everything is stored locally with standard JSON backup import/export features. COCKPIT FRIENDLY: Keep-awake display, high-contrast night-ready color palettes, and large, bold legibility fonts make it easy to read traffic alerts even in high-vibration conditions. REQUIREMENTS & DISCLAIMER: PilotBro requires connection to a GDL90-compatible ADS-B hardware receiver (e.g., Stratux) to display live traffic targets. PilotBro is an auxiliary situational awareness helper designed for pilot reference only. The Pilot in Command (PIC) retains sole responsibility for scanning for traffic, maintaining proper lookouts, and navigating safely. ---------------------------------------------- TERMS OF USE (EULA) & PRIVACY POLICY By downloading or using PilotBro, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our Privacy Policy can be reviewed here: https://pilotbroapp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/PIlotBro_PrivacyPolicy.txt

Screenshots

QRNova4 screens
PilotBro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QRNova at none against PilotBro's shown. PilotBro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. QRNova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PilotBro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRNova ships an update every 3 weeks, PilotBro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
QRNova versus PilotBro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRNovaPilotBro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran Thi PhuongUmaasudhan Nataraja

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QRNova

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

PilotBro

Subscriptions1
  • PilotBro Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is QRNova free?
QRNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotBro free?
PilotBro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRNova or PilotBro have ads?
PilotBro shows ads; QRNova does not.
Which is updated more often, QRNova or PilotBro?
QRNova ships an update every 3 weeks, and PilotBro every 9 days. Most recently, QRNova was updated on September 21, 2026 and PilotBro on September 10, 2026.

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