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ScanHawk: Safe QR/Link Scanner

ScanHawk: Safe QR/Link Scanner

Check links before you tap

5 ratings
4 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2026
  • October 2, 2026

Features

Developer

TwentyPin, Inc.
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About

This app scans QR codes and checks destination links for safety before you open them. It provides clear explanations for why a link is deemed safe, suspicious, or dangerous, helping to prevent phishing scams.

✓QR code scanning
✓Link destination analysis
✓Safety verdict (Safe, Suspicious, Dangerous)
✓AI-powered risk explanation
✓Blocks dangerous links
✓Scan history
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What's New in ScanHawk

1.0.2

October 2, 2026

• When you share a link into ScanHawk from another app, including the Camera, the full web address now appears on the result screen, so you can see exactly where a link goes before you open it. • The About screen now shows the exact version you have installed.

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Innovative Cybersecurity Protection

ScanHawk is awesome! You can quickly scan websites, QR codes, links, and pictures to check for cybersecurity risks before opening them. It’s innovative, simple to use, and gives you extra peace of mind. Highly recommended!
Jason BluebonnetJason Bluebonnet

OMG!!! Best idea and app ever!!

I no longer have to worry about my grandkids, scanning QR codes and having spammers try to steal their identity
TdkkennedTdkkenned

Extremely useful

This program is a lifesaver! With more emerging issues and dangerous methods to steal information or plant malicious material on devices via QR codes and links, this app is the best! Highly recommended, its very comforting knowing which sites are safe and which are unsafe.
nickolodiomnickolodiom

Excellent, easy, and fast

Scanned a QR code - results were very quick and thorough. Awesome tool to have these days with everything moving to links and codes. Feel much more secure with this app!
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FAQ

What is ScanHawk?

ScanHawk is a free utility app designed to scan QR codes and analyze the destination links before you open them. It helps protect users from phishing scams by identifying potentially dangerous or suspicious links.

How does ScanHawk work?

When you scan a QR code or paste a link, ScanHawk follows it to its true destination. It then checks the link against live threat intelligence and an AI reasoning engine to provide a safety verdict.

Does ScanHawk have ads?

No, ScanHawk is completely ad-free. The app is free to use with no advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted and secure scanning experience.

Is ScanHawk safe to use?

Yes, ScanHawk prioritizes user privacy. Your camera images never leave your device; only the decoded link is checked for safety. It also provides clear explanations for its safety verdicts.

What types of threats can ScanHawk detect?

ScanHawk can detect look-alike domains, punycode spoofs, hidden-destination tricks, malicious redirects, and known-bad websites, offering comprehensive protection against various online threats.

Can I use ScanHawk offline?

The app requires an internet connection to check links against live threat intelligence and the AI reasoning engine. Therefore, it cannot be used offline for its primary safety analysis function.

What devices does ScanHawk support?

ScanHawk is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users looking for enhanced link security.

How often is ScanHawk updated?

ScanHawk was last updated on September 18, 2026, with version 1.0.1. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency of future updates will depend on the developer's ongoing support.