Comparison

QRDefender vs Safe QR

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

Head to head
About

QRDefender

Features
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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".

About

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.

Highlights
  • Create WiFi QR Codes
  • Scan WiFi QR Codes
  • Generate Standard QR Codes
  • Scan Standard QR Codes
  • Save Scan History
  • Review URLs Before Opening
Features
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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.

Screenshots

QRDefender4 screens
Safe QR1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRDefender ships an update weekly, Safe QR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QRDefender versus Safe QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRDefenderSafe QR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzequiel Leonardo AcetoMotoki Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

QRDefender

No in-app purchases

None

Safe QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRDefender free?
QRDefender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe QR free?
Safe QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRDefender or Safe QR have ads?
Safe QR shows ads; QRDefender does not.
Which is updated more often, QRDefender or Safe QR?
QRDefender ships an update weekly, and Safe QR every 3 weeks. Most recently, QRDefender was updated on October 27, 2026 and Safe QR on October 24, 2026.

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