Comparison

QR_Controller vs AeroMetry

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

Head to head
About

QR_Controller

Transform your phone into a versatile controller for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This companion app enhances the experience with full-screen mode, haptic feedback, and sensor data passthrough for seamless remote control.

Highlights
  • Phone as PC controller
  • Windows, Mac, Linux support
  • Full-screen mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • Accelerometer/Gyro passthrough
  • Improved notifications
Features
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Use your phone as a controller for: Windows / Mac / Linux This is a companion app to the QR Controller steam app: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3637240/QR_Controller/ Using this adds the following features vs using QR Controller via the browser: - Full Screen - Haptic feedback - Accelerometer / Gyro pass through, even when using local network mode. - Improved notification management. - Horizontal mode, with locked orientation. - Other small improvements.

About

AeroMetry

Features
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Bring the virtual skies directly to your iOS Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island. Whether you're flying an immersive long-haul or tracking your favourite virtual flights, AeroMetry keeps you plugged into live flight simulation networks without opening a browser. 1. Connect to your favourite online flight simulation network and file your flight plan. 2. Save your VATSIM CID or IVAO ID once in Settings or enter a callsign manually to track any pilot. 3. Activate the live tracker to monitor flight progress, altitude, groundspeed, and telemetry in real-time, right from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Designed natively with Apple's latest WidgetKit and ActivityKit frameworks, AeroMetry offers pixel-perfect telemetry, live progress tracks, and deeply customisable aesthetics, including your own background, text, and progress colours, to perfectly match your iOS device. NETWORK COMPATIBILITY: - Full data integration supporting live pilot and flight tracking on both the VATSIM® and IVAO® networks. - Save your ID for each network you fly on, AeroMetry automatically finds your active flight without typing a callsign, even if you're online on both at once. AeroMetry is an independent passion project. I am dedicated to making this the best possible tool for the flight simulation community! If you run into any issues, notice a bug, or have an idea for a great new feature, please submit your feedback directly via the support link on this page. Your input directly shapes the future of the app. AeroMetry is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, authorised, maintained, sponsored, or officially endorsed by VATSIM Inc., IVAO, or any of their affiliates. All registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

QR_Controller3 screens
AeroMetry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR_Controller at 15.6 against AeroMetry's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR_Controller ships an update every 10 days, AeroMetry every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QR_Controller versus AeroMetry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR_ControllerAeroMetry
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBashar SaadaALEXANDRU CORNEL CHIREA

In-app purchases

None

QR_Controller

No in-app purchases

None

AeroMetry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR_Controller free?
QR_Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroMetry free?
AeroMetry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR_Controller or AeroMetry have ads?
Neither QR_Controller nor AeroMetry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR_Controller or AeroMetry?
QR_Controller ships an update every 10 days, and AeroMetry every 6 days. Most recently, QR_Controller was updated on October 2, 2026 and AeroMetry on September 21, 2026.

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