Comparison

QR Pro vs SafeSignal Alerts

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, paste an image, 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, Photos, or image files. Paste or drag and drop images. • 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 • Create webpage QR codes with the Safari extension • Customize QR shapes, colors, and center icons or images • Save custom QR styles to reuse across 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 • Present codes on a connected external display from iPhone or iPad • Export multiple saved codes at once • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Display saved codes with Home Screen widgets • Search your library and filter by favorites • 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

SafeSignal Alerts

Features
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SafeSignal brings trusted public safety information together in one clear, easy-to-use app. Save your vehicles and products to monitor potential recalls, scan product barcodes, check active weather alerts, view nearby earthquakes, and stay informed about local air quality. Key features: • Decode a vehicle’s VIN and check matching NHTSA recall campaigns • Scan barcodes or manually save products • Search CPSC and FDA product and food recalls • Review exact, strong, and possible product matches • Monitor active National Weather Service alerts • View nearby USGS earthquake activity • Check local air quality using AirNow data • Save locations for quick safety updates • Receive optional notifications about new potential matches • Access previously downloaded safety information offline • Keep saved vehicles, products, places, and alert history on your device SafeSignal clearly identifies potential matches and links to official agency records for confirmation. Recall records and safety information may be updated, corrected, or delayed. Always follow current instructions from the appropriate agency, manufacturer, or emergency authority. Data is provided by NHTSA, CPSC, FDA, National Weather Service, USGS, and EPA AirNow. SafeSignal is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States government.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
SafeSignal Alerts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: QR Pro at 7 against SafeSignal Alerts's 1. QR Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Pro versus SafeSignal Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProSafeSignal Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Reza Sarijlou

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

SafeSignal Alerts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SafeSignal Alerts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafeSignal Alerts free?
SafeSignal Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Pro or SafeSignal Alerts have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor SafeSignal Alerts shows ads.

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