# QRated — Community Security Scanner > Community Security Scanner (iPhone/iPad app by DESTEBA PRODUCTIONS SL..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrated/id6757192966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DESTEBA PRODUCTIONS SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838341402) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB - Languages: Arabic, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto and 30 more - Released: 2026-01-22 - Data updated: 2026-05-18 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrated/id6757192966/reviews.md ## What is QRated? SCAN SAFE. STAY PROTECTED. QRated is the community-powered QR code scanner that protects you from phishing, malware, and scam links - BEFORE you open them. THE PROBLEM 73% of people scan QR codes without checking what's inside. Scammers know this. Fake parking meters, restaurant menus, package labels - they're everywhere. One wrong scan can steal your data, empty your bank account, or infect your device. THE SOLUTION QRated shows you exactly what's inside a QR code BEFORE you open it. A community of millions votes on every link - so you know instantly if it's safe or suspicious. KEY FEATURES - INSTANT PROTECTION Scan any QR code or barcode. See the full URL or content immediately - without opening it. - INSTANT ACCESS Lock Screen, Action Button, Control Center, One tap from anywhere to scan and protect - 1,000,000+ THREATS BLOCKED Local database of known phishing domains. Works offline. Updated daily. - SCAN FROM IMAGES No camera needed! Import from photo library or paste from clipboard. Perfect for QR codes received via WhatsApp, email, or screenshots. - COMMUNITY-POWERED SECURITY Millions of users protecting each other. If someone flags a dangerous link, everyone is warned instantly. - SOUND & HAPTIC FEEDBACK Hear and feel your results. Distinct sounds and vibration patterns for Safe, Suspicious, and Danger alerts. - EXPORT YOUR HISTORY Export to CSV or PDF. Your data, your choice. Beautiful reports with security stats. - SMART WHITELIST Trusted domains (WhatsApp, Amazon, Google) never incorrectly flagged. Fewer false alarms. - MANUAL URL CHECK No QR code? Enter any URL directly and check it against our threat database. - ALL BARCODE TYPES QR codes, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code-128, UPC, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix - we scan them all. #NOTYOURDATA - PRIVACY FIRST We're different. We don't track you. We don't sell your data. We don't even see the URLs you scan. - Your scans stay on YOUR device - We only receive anonymous votes - No account required - hashID auto-generated - No ads, no tracking, no BS QRated.org is a community-driven project. Built by people, for people. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open QRated 2. Point camera at any QR code (or import an image!) 3. See the content instantly 4. Check the safety rating 5. Vote to help others 6. Open safely - or block TRUSTED WORLDWIDE - 1+ billion people exposed to QR phishing yearly - $12.5 billion lost to phishing in 2024 - 25% increase in attacks year over year Don't be a victim. Scan smart. PERFECT FOR - Scanning unknown QR codes in public - Checking links from WhatsApp & email - Protecting family members - Verifying payment QR codes - Restaurant & menu QR codes - Package & shipping labels - Event tickets & passes JOIN THE COMMUNITY Every vote makes everyone safer. When you mark a link as safe or dangerous, you protect the next person who scans it. Together, we're building the world's largest crowdsourced threat database. Download QRated now. Scan safe. Stay protected. --- https://qrated.org #notyourdata ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-24 WHAT'S NEW v1.0.4: Quick Access Features LOCK SCREEN WIDGET - Add QRated to your Lock Screen like Flashlight or Camera - Instant scanner access without unlocking - One tap to protect yourself - Works on all iOS devices (16+) ACTION BUTTON - Assign QRated to your Action Button - Physical button press → instant scan - Fastest way to check suspicious codes - Configure in Settings → Action Button CONTROL CENTER - Add QRated scanner to Control Center - Swipe down → tap → scan - Available on iOS 18+ - Customize your Control Center layout All quick access methods open the scanner instantly via deep link technology. Critical Security Fixes BLACKLIST ACCURACY IMPROVEMENTS - Fixed false negatives where dangerous domains showed as "Safe" or "Unknown" - Simplified URL matching logic for 100% accuracy - Type-aware checking: only QR codes are checked for URLs - Resolved shortener URLs are now re-checked against blacklist - Whitelist now uses exact matching only Your protection is now 100% reliable. Bug Fixes - Fixed QR codes without schema (e.g. "example.com") not being checked - Fixed www. prefix handling in domain matching - Non-URL barcodes (EAN, Code-128, etc.) no longer trigger URL checks - Improved memory efficiency in blacklist manager - Smaller bug fixes Comparison to v1.0.3: - v1.0.3 added: Image scanning, Export (CSV/PDF), Whitelist protection, Sound & Haptic feedback, Manual URL check, hashID integration - v1.0.4 adds: Quick Access (3 methods), Critical security fixes ### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-03 SCAN FROM IMAGES No camera? No problem! QRated can now scan QR codes directly from your photo library or clipboard. - Import photos from your gallery - Paste screenshots from clipboard - Perfect for QR codes received via WhatsApp, email, or social media - Same security check as camera scanning EXPORT YOUR HISTORY Your scan history, your data, your choice. - Export to CSV - Open in Excel, Numbers, or any spreadsheet - Export to PDF - Beautiful report with security stats - Includes timestamps, status, votes, and your notes - Share via AirDrop, email, or cloud storage WHITELIST PROTECTION Fewer false alarms, smarter detection. - Trusted domains (WhatsApp, Amazon, Google, etc.) no longer flagged incorrectly - Dual-layer protection: server-side + local whitelist - Over 50 pre-verified legitimate domains - Automatic hourly sync for whitelist updates SOUND & HAPTIC FEEDBACK Feel and hear your scan results. - Distinct sounds for Safe, Suspicious, Danger, Unknown - Custom haptic patterns match threat level - Aggressive vibration for phishing alerts - Toggle on/off individually in Settings MANUAL URL CHECK Don't have a QR code? Check any URL directly. - Enter or paste any URL in Settings - Instant blacklist check - See if domain is blocked or clean DETAILED SECURITY INFO Understand why a code is flagged. - See specific security reasons - Blacklisted, No SSL, Shortener, etc. - Toggle detailed view on/off in Settings HASHID INTEGRATION Anonymous identity for community voting. - Automatic hashID generation on first launch - Vote without creating an account - Your identity stays anonymous - Cross-app compatible with XIERRA ecosystem Also in this update: - Improved settings organization - Better shortener URL resolution - Bug fixes & performance improvements ### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-26 OFFLINE PROTECTION Your safety no longer depends on an internet connection. QRated now includes a local database of 1,000,000+ known phishing domains - updated daily and stored directly on your device. What this means for you: Instant threat detection, even offline Known dangerous URLs blocked immediately No waiting for server responses Protection works in airplane mode, underground, anywhere How it works: We aggregate threat intelligence from 7 trusted security sources worldwide. When you scan a QR code, it's checked against this massive local database in milliseconds - before any network request is made. If a URL is in the blacklist: DANGER - no vote buttons, no "Open Link" option. Just protection. Also in this update: Improved scan result display Settings: Update threat database manually Settings: See last sync date & threat count Bug fixes & performance improvements ### 1.0.0 — 2026-01-22 No release notes. ## More apps by DESTEBA PRODUCTIONS SL. - [OpenTracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentracker/id6752226994) - [voxiboxi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxiboxi/id6758390463) All apps by DESTEBA PRODUCTIONS SL.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1838341402 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-18.*