QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker vs Straja
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!
Straja
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Straja: Real Time Scam & Phishing Protection (formerly Scamy) Every scam starts with a single click. Straja helps you stop yours. Trusted to check over 950,000 websites and counting, Straja is your real time security companion, spotting phishing sites, malicious links, fake shops and online scams before they can steal your money or data. Paste, share or scan anything suspicious and get a clear safe or dangerous verdict in seconds, powered by live threat intelligence, not just static blocklists. Core scanning is free and unlimited, with no account required. Why people choose Straja • Real protection, real time: analysis backed by live global threat data. • Verdicts in seconds, not minutes. • Free and unlimited link checking, no sign up needed. • Loved by families keeping parents and grandparents safe online. Key Features • Link & Website Checker: Instantly score any URL or domain for phishing and fraud risk, and see why it is risky. • Smart QR Scanner: Reveal where a QR code really leads before you open it, from menus, ads, flyers, parking meters and packaging. • Share to Check: Share a suspicious link from any app, such as messages, email or social, for an instant safety check. • Data Breach Monitoring: Find out if your email address has appeared in a known data breach, and get alerted to new ones. • Community Scam Alerts: See the scams being reported in your region so you know what to watch for. • Report a Scam: Flag fraudulent sites and messages to help protect everyone else. Why Straja? • Real Time Analysis: Live threat data and intelligent detection, updated continuously. • Clear Verdicts: Plain language results that tell you exactly why a link is safe or dangerous. • Private by Design: Scan anonymously with no account required. Your data is encrypted in transit, and you can delete your account and data any time. • Family Friendly: Simple enough for anyone, from kids to grandparents. Ideal For • Checking suspicious links in texts, emails and social media • Safe QR code scanning • Secure online shopping and avoiding fake stores • Travel and public WiFi protection • Helping elderly family members stay protected online How It Works 1. Scan, paste or share any link or QR code 2. Instantly see if it is safe or dangerous, and why 3. Browse, shop and scan with confidence New name, same protection Scamy is now Straja, same team, same mission, a fresh name and look. If you knew us as Scamy.io, welcome to Straja.io. Download Straja free and check before you click.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Straja at none against QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's shown. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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, Straja every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker | Straja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tim Fagan | ANDREI TIBERIU DUMITRU |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker
No in-app purchases
Straja
No in-app purchases
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