QRCode Scanner vs QR Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode Scanner
Scan all types of QR codes quickly and efficiently. This free utility minimizes clicks, offers a preview of content before opening, and saves battery by stopping the camera immediately after scanning. It also allows you to copy scanned content to your clipboard.
- Scan all QR code types
- Minimize clicks for speed
- Copy content to clipboard
- Preview content before opening
- Stop camera after scan to save battery
- Free to use
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This app is an easy-to-use QR Code Reader that helps you to scan all kinds of QR Code. Feature: • Minimize number of clicks to save your time. • Copy QR Code content to clipboard • Option to take a look at content of QR Code before open it (a little more secure) • Stop camera immediately after scanning (save battery power) • It’s FREE!
QR Secure
Scan QR codes and verify links for potential threats like phishing and malware. It provides clear warnings and tracks redirects before you open them, all while prioritizing your privacy with on-device processing.
- Fast QR code scanning
- Link safety checks
- Redirect tracking
- Private on-device flow
- Scan history
- Dark mode support
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QRSecure helps you scan QR codes and check links for known risks using trusted signals (including Google Safe Browsing). Get clean, readable results with redirect tracking, clear warnings (e.g., possible phishing), and a private on-device flow. Why QRSecure? - Fast & accurate QR scans with readable link previews - Link safety checks: phishing, malware, unwanted software (indicative) - Redirect detection: see the chain before you open - History: local record of scans you can revisit or delete - Privacy by design: no accounts, no personal data stored; anonymous usage only Modern iOS design, dark mode Important: Results are indicative only. The absence of warnings doesn’t guarantee safety. Decide under your own judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Secure at 5.0 against QRCode Scanner's 3.5. QR Secure also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). QRCode Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, 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.
QR Secure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRCode Scanner has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QRCode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR Secure monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Scanner | QR Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 齐 陈 | Alejandro Quibus |
Customer experience
QRCode Scanner
QR Secure
In-app purchases
QRCode Scanner
No in-app purchases
QR Secure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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