SimpleScan QR Reader vs ScanShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleScan QR Reader
This utility app quickly and easily scans QR codes. It provides a history of all your previous scans, making it convenient to revisit them. Designed for speed and simplicity.
- Quick QR scanning
- Fast performance
- Easy to use interface
- Scan history display
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Quick, Fast, Easy, QR Scanner Easy QR Reader with a history display to keep track of your previous scans.
ScanShield
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ScanShield: QR Scanner is a fast, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner built for everyday use — without accounts, ads tracking your scans, or sending your data to the cloud. Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your camera. Read URLs, Wi‑Fi networks, contacts, phone numbers, email, SMS, locations, payment links, and product barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more). Everything stays on your device. WHY SCANSHIELD? • Offline-first — scan and review codes without needing an account • Private by design — scan history and created QR codes stored locally on your phone • Fast camera scanner — point, scan, and act in one tap • Smart results — see what a code contains before you open a link or connect to Wi‑Fi • Trust hints — offline checks help you spot suspicious links before you tap SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes — websites, text, Wi‑Fi, vCard contacts, calendar events, WhatsApp, UPI/payment, social profiles, maps • Barcodes — retail product codes, Code 39/93/128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, ITF, Codabar, and more • Gallery import — scan QR or barcode images already saved on your phone • Batch mode — scan multiple codes in one session and save them to a collection • Torch & flip camera — works in low light and on front/back camera ACT ON SCANS • Open links in your preferred browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or system default) • Copy, share, call, email, message, or save contacts from scan results • Add notes, star favorites, and organize scans into collections and batches • Export history as TXT, CSV, or PDF — useful for work, inventory, or records CREATE QR CODES • Build custom QR codes for text, URL, Wi‑Fi, contact, phone, email, location, SMS, calendar, WhatsApp, payment, and social links • Style your code — colors, rounded modules, logo, border, and caption • My QR — save your personal contact card as one reusable QR • Create history — revisit, share, or save QR images you have made KEEP SENSITIVE SCANS SAFE • Vault — lock private scans and created QR codes behind a PIN or biometrics • Lock when you leave the app — your vault stays protected on this device • Hide content — mask titles until you unlock DESIGNED FOR REAL USERS • Scan history with search, filters, bookmarks, and insights • Light & dark themes plus accent colors • 8 languages — English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Japanese, Korean • Gentle scan reminders — optional, scheduled only on your device • No cloud upload of your scan content PERFECT FOR • Shopping & product barcodes • Restaurant menus and event QR codes • Wi‑Fi login at home, office, or travel • Business cards and contact sharing • Tickets, flyers, and marketing QR campaigns • Inventory, retail, and small business use Download ScanShield: QR Scanner, the offline QR code scanner and barcode reader that respects your privacy. Questions or feedback? Use in-app feedback. We improve the app based on what users need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanShield at every 2 months against SimpleScan QR Reader's every 56 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleScan QR Reader ships an update every 56 months, ScanShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleScan QR Reader | ScanShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Solutions MB Inc | Fiaz Hussain |
In-app purchases
SimpleScan QR Reader
No in-app purchases
ScanShield
No in-app purchases
Questions
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