Comparison

QR Pro vs Scam Shield QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR Pro

This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.

Highlights
  • Ad-free scanning
  • Privacy-focused
  • No in-app purchases
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.

About

Scam Shield QR Reader

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, protecting you from malicious embedded code. It decodes information before directing you to websites or other content, ensuring your safety. You can also create and share your own QR codes.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Malicious code detection
  • Information decoding for security
  • Create and share QR codes
  • Scan history saving
  • AI-powered scanning
Features
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Safe QR scanner scans QR codes and any barcode very quickly. The information encoded in the QR Code is invisible to the human eye and can be a security risk for you. Scan Shield protects you against malicious code embedded inside. The App is powered by AI and is the fastest QR and barcode code scanner. It is essential for every device. Scan the information that is encoded in the QR code before using it. Decode the scanned information for security reasons. The scanner will detect the code quickly, and you'll be able to see the information in it before it takes you to a possibly malicious place. See what you're scanning before you get taken automatically to a website, email, or text message. Other features include: - Create and share your own generated QR code - Scan QR Codes and save for later - Scan and inspect the QR - see what you're scanning before you go to the website, email, text message, etc - Save QR Code scan history - Make QR Codes - Use your QR Code you made for your own purpose or business Scan QR code or Barcode. This app will help you stay safe.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
Scam Shield QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scam Shield QR Reader at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. Scam Shield QR Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). QR Pro's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scam Shield QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Scam Shield QR Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Pro versus Scam Shield QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProScam Shield QR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Blue Door Systems LLC

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,792 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative25.0%

Scam Shield QR Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Inability to read or open scanned codes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save scanned QR codes
  • More advanced scanning capabilities

Scam Shield QR Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Scam Shield QR Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scam Shield QR Reader free?
Scam Shield QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Scam Shield QR Reader?
Scam Shield QR Reader is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Scam Shield QR Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Pro or Scam Shield QR Reader have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor Scam Shield QR Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Scam Shield QR Reader?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Scam Shield QR Reader fortnightly. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scam Shield QR Reader on September 17, 2026.

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