QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker vs Clover Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Clover Barcode Scanner
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Clover Barcode Scanner is a FREE QR and Barcode scanning app that allows saving scanned barcodes and adding additional shipment information to each, which includes the option to add custom fields as needed. Saved barcode information can be exported via the iOS Mail app in the XLSX file format, along with a generated data table in the email body and pre-filled email recipients that are selected from the email contacts saved in the Clover Barcode Scanner app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Clover Barcode Scanner at none against QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's shown. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker ships an update every 5 days, Clover Barcode Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker | Clover Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Fagan | Clover Group International Limited |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
No in-app purchases
Clover Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker free?
Is Clover Barcode Scanner free?
Do QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker or Clover Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker or Clover Barcode Scanner?
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