URL Safety Scanner vs Link Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
URL Safety Scanner
This utility app helps you easily open URLs that are difficult to type manually. It can detect URLs from images and even recognize email addresses to launch your mail client. Enjoy offline recognition and enhanced privacy as images are not sent to external servers.
- Supports URLs in two stages
- Partially supported URLs
- Detects URLs from images
- Launches email client for detected addresses
- Offline recognition
- Enhanced privacy with no server uploads
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Scan URLs and check their safety before you open them. URL Reader lets you quickly scan URLs printed on packages, flyers, brochures, and more using your camera. Scan a URL, review or edit the detected address, then open it in your browser or copy it to the clipboard. You can also check a URL for potential risks before visiting it. It's especially useful when you're unsure about an unfamiliar website or shortened URL. QR codes are supported too. Scan a QR code and check the safety of its destination before opening the link. KEY FEATURES - Scan URLs with your camera - Detect URLs from images - Review and edit scanned URLs - Open URLs in your browser - Copy URLs to the clipboard - Check URLs for potential risks - Check HTTPS availability - Check redirects - Check for malware, phishing, and other threats - Scan QR codes - Check QR code destinations before opening them USEFUL WHEN YOU WANT TO - Avoid manually typing URLs printed on paper - Quickly access long or complicated URLs - Check where a QR code leads before opening it - Check the destination of a shortened URL - Review an unfamiliar URL before visiting it - Copy a URL for use in another app Scan, review, and check before you open. More than just a URL scanner — URL Reader helps you make a more informed decision before visiting a link. Note: Risk check results do not guarantee that a URL or website is completely safe. Please use the results as a reference when deciding whether to access a website.
Link Scanner
Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more from images, videos, or your device camera. Instantly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned links. Supports over 5 types of data extraction.
- Scan links from camera, photos, or videos
- Extract website URLs, phone numbers, emails
- Directly browse websites, call numbers, send emails
- Store scanning results in history
- Supports over 5 types of links
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Scan and extract useful links effortlessly with our advanced Link Scanner. Use your device camera, an image, or a video to extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. With just one click, you can browse a website, call a phone number, or send an email. -- FEATURES -- • Scan links via your device camera, photos, or videos. • Store scanning results in your history for easy access. • Directly browse websites, call phone numbers, or send emails. • Supporting over 5 types of links. -- SUPPORTED LINKS -- • Website URLs • Phone numbers • Parcel tracking numbers • Flight numbers • Email addresses • Date and Time • Currency -- FEEDBACK -- We value your feedback and suggestions. Contact us at feedback@zatech.nl with any comments or concerns. If you enjoy using our app, please leave a review and rating on the App Store. Terms & Conditions http://zatech.nl/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy http://zatech.nl/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: URL Safety Scanner at 5.0 against Link Scanner's 4.3. URL Safety Scanner also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Link Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. URL Safety Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Link Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
URL Safety Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link Scanner has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of URL Safety Scanner's written reviews are positive against 43% of Link Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
URL Safety Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Link Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | URL Safety Scanner | Link Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (49 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akikan LLC | Maarten Meijer |
Customer experience
URL Safety Scanner
Link Scanner
In-app purchases
URL Safety Scanner
- URL Safety Check$1.99
Link Scanner
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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