Safe QR vs QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker at 5.0 against Safe QR's 4.0. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Safe QR ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safe QR | QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motoki Takahashi | Tim Fagan |
Customer experience
Safe QR
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
In-app purchases
Safe QR
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Safe QR free?
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