QRDefender vs Safe QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRDefender
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QRDefender scans and analyses QR codes before you interact with them, protecting you from QRishing — phishing attacks hidden inside QR codes. SCAN FIRST, ACT SAFELY Every QR code is analysed and classified into clear safety levels: Safe, Privacy Warning, Suspicious, or Dangerous. You see exactly what a QR code contains — the URL, phone number, payment details, or WiFi network — before you open, call, or connect. ADVANCED THREAT DETECTION • Phishing pattern recognition and brand impersonation detection • Typosquatting analysis for lookalike domains • SSL/TLS certificate verification • Redirect chain tracking — see where a link really goes • URL shortener unmasking • Suspicious TLD and port detection • Tracker identification PRIVACY FIRST • Biometric or device password lock • No personal data, URLs, or scan content shared • Analytics and crash reporting disabled by default • Data stored securely on your device Add to Control Centre, Lock Screen, or Home Screen. Use Siri: "Scan a QR code with QRDefender".
Safe QR
Easily create, share, and scan WiFi QR codes to instantly connect to networks. It also supports standard QR codes for URLs, text, and contacts, with a focus on user privacy and security by allowing URL review before opening.
- Create WiFi QR Codes
- Scan WiFi QR Codes
- Generate Standard QR Codes
- Scan Standard QR Codes
- Save Scan History
- Review URLs Before Opening
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Safe QR is a QR code reader that lets you review the destination URL before opening it, so you can browse more safely. You can also easily generate QR codes from links or text. All features are completely free to use, with no registration or login required. ● Key Features - Create Wi-Fi QR codes - Share QR codes - QR code reader / QR code scanner - Save scan and creation history - Regenerate previously created QR codes - Review URLs before opening them for safer access ● Privacy All scan and creation history is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRDefender at none against Safe QR's shown. QRDefender also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Safe QR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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.
QRDefender ships an update weekly, Safe QR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRDefender | Safe QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto | Motoki Takahashi |
In-app purchases
QRDefender
No in-app purchases
Safe QR
No in-app purchases









