Comparison

QRDefender vs QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker

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

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker

This utility scans QR codes and website URLs to identify potential scams and fraud. It provides warnings to help users stay safe when interacting with links and codes from unknown sources.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Website URL verification
  • Scam and fraud warnings
  • Simple and easy to use
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Stay safe from scams when scanning QR Codes! Simple and easy to use, after scanning the code be warned of possible scams or fraud. Stay safe when scanning QR Codes! Also check a website url you would like to verify for safety, for example if someone emails you with a link you're not sure about. TDLR - A QR Reader/Scanner with inbuilt scam prevention!

Screenshots

QRDefender4 screens
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QRDefender at none against QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's shown. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QRDefender versus QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRDefenderQR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzequiel Leonardo AcetoTim Fagan

In-app purchases

None

QRDefender

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRDefender free?
QRDefender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker free?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRDefender or QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker have ads?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker shows ads; QRDefender does not.
Which is updated more often, QRDefender or QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker?
QRDefender ships an update weekly, and QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker every 5 days. Most recently, QRDefender was updated on November 4, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker on October 30, 2026.

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