Citizen Alert vs XQR Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Citizen Alert
Access local news, government websites, and social media information for your city in one place. This app aggregates community updates and information sources, aiming to be a comprehensive local resource.
- Community information aggregation
- Links to local government websites
- Social media handles and hashtags
- Local news source integration
- Expanding city coverage
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Get community information easily & quickly. We connect you to local news & information sources. We are not linked to any government body, political party or social media accounts/websites. A 'one-stop information source' for your city: - Twitter/Facebook/Instagram Info. Handles & hashtags #. - Links to your local government's websites. - Local news sources. More cities added all the time. citizenalert.ca/citizen-info for information about our links & resources.
XQR Scan
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XQR Scan - the best QR reader & scanner. With its intuitive features, XQR Scan allows you to effortlessly scan and decode various types of QR codes and barcodes, displaying the results in an instant. Additionally, it empowers you to create your own QR codes, whether it's for website URLs, text messages, or even Wi-Fi credentials, enabling convenient sharing with friends through image-based formats. - Effortless QR Code and Barcode Recognition - Create Personalized QR Codes - Share with Ease - User-Friendly Interface - Secure and Privacy-Focused: Note: XQR Scan is designed for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes. It is important to exercise caution when scanning codes from unknown or untrusted sources to ensure your safety and security. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For 24 hours before the end of subscription period from your account will be charged a payment for subscription renew and the cost of renewal is determined. You can manage own subscriptions. If you want to disable auto renew, you need go to Account Settings after subscription purchase. Any unused part of the trial period, if it exists, will be canceled after subscription purchase, where it's applicable. Terms: https://xqrscan.com/terms/ Privacy: https://xqrscan.com/privacy/ Support: support@xqrscan.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Citizen Alert at none against XQR Scan's 3. Citizen Alert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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. XQR Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Citizen Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.
Citizen Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, XQR Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citizen Alert | XQR Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Citizen Alert Inc | IINTERGO PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Citizen Alert
No in-app purchases
XQR Scan
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year









