Comparison

URL Safety Scanner vs LocalNote Secret

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

LocalNote Secret

Features
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LocalNote Secret is a private, offline-first notebook designed for users who value control and clarity. All notes stay on your device. No cloud sync. No forced account. Just secure local storage with passcode and Face ID protection. Write quickly with a clean editor, attach images, record voice input, organize everything with folders, and keep important notes starred. Deleted notes stay in Trash for recovery. Built for focused personal and business note-taking, with a minimal interface and strong privacy by default.

Screenshots

URL Safety Scanner3 screens
LocalNote Secret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalNote Secret at none against URL Safety Scanner's 1. LocalNote Secret also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). URL Safety Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. URL Safety Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalNote Secret asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Safety Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, LocalNote Secret every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
URL Safety Scanner versus LocalNote Secret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL Safety ScannerLocalNote Secret
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakikan LLCHuaiBor Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

URL Safety Scanner

One-time1
  • URL Safety Check$1.99
None

LocalNote Secret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is URL Safety Scanner free?
URL Safety Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalNote Secret free?
LocalNote Secret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do URL Safety Scanner or LocalNote Secret have ads?
URL Safety Scanner shows ads; LocalNote Secret does not.
Which is updated more often, URL Safety Scanner or LocalNote Secret?
URL Safety Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and LocalNote Secret every 5 days. Most recently, URL Safety Scanner was updated on October 8, 2026 and LocalNote Secret on October 28, 2026.

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