# QRDefender: QR Safe Scanner — Stay Safe from QRishing.

> Stay Safe from QRishing. (iPhone/iPad app by Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrdefender-qr-safe-scanner/id6473653366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto](https://appshunter.io/developer/373296284)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrdefender-qr-safe-scanner/id6473653366/reviews.md

## What is QRDefender?

QRDefender scans and analyses QR codes before you interact with them, protecting you from QRishing — phishing attacks hidden inside QR codes.

  SCAN FIRST, ACT SAFELY
  Every QR code is analysed and classified into clear safety levels: Safe, Privacy Warning, Suspicious, or Dangerous. You see exactly what a QR code contains — the URL, phone number, payment details,
  or WiFi network — before you open, call, or connect.

  ADVANCED THREAT DETECTION
  • Phishing pattern recognition and brand impersonation detection
  • Typosquatting analysis for lookalike domains
  • SSL/TLS certificate verification
  • Redirect chain tracking — see where a link really goes
  • URL shortener unmasking
  • Suspicious TLD and port detection
  • Tracker identification

 PRIVACY FIRST
  • Biometric or device password lock
  • No personal data, URLs, or scan content shared
  • Analytics and crash reporting disabled by default
  • Data stored securely on your device

Add to Control Centre, Lock Screen, or Home Screen. Use Siri: "Scan a QR code with QRDefender".


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-03-25

- Safe QR codes now offer quick-open: open links, call numbers, or send emails directly without viewing details first.
- "Remember my choice" option for safe QR codes — reset anytime from Settings.
- Richer previews in recent scans: payment details, crypto addresses, plain text, and more.
- New Quick Access onboarding: Quick Settings panel and long-press app icon shortcuts.
- Improved privacy descriptions for analytics and crash reporting settings.
- Added Privacy Policy link.

### 2.3.1 — 2025-12-30

* Scan QR codes and identifies threats
* Have your QR codes at hand with the favourites function
* Use the shortcut in the app to scan QRs faster
* Pick QR codes from photos in your photo gallery
* Access previously scanned QR codes
* Added support for more QR Codes (payments, EMVCo, UPI, MercadoPago, etc.)

### 2.3.0 — 2025-12-27

* Scan QR codes and identifies threats
* Have your QR codes at hand with the favourites function
* Use the shortcut in the app to scan QRs faster
* Pick QR codes from photos in your photo gallery
* Access previously scanned QR codes
* Added support for more QR Codes (payments, EMVCo, UPI, MercadoPago, Pix, etc.)

### 2.2.0 — 2025-08-28

- Polished UI with smoother performance and bug fixes.

### 2.0.10 — 2025-04-05

- Polished UI with smoother performance and bug fixes.

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| [Fast QR Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-qr-scanner/id6503189773) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [QRSafeScan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrsafescan/id6477300122) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [QR Secure: QR Scanner & Safety](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-secure-qr-scanner-and-safety/id6475613305) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities |
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| [Product Authenticity Check](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/product-authenticity-check/id6740239054) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Scamy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scamy/id6749811736) | — | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto

- [ITSOSid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsosid/id1469749044)
- [App Central](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-central/id1500775160)
- [Dyno PaaS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyno-paas/id1624140093)

All apps by Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto: https://appshunter.io/developer/373296284

## Related topics

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