Comparison

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker vs PageExtract

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

Head to head
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!

About

PageExtract

This utility extracts and analyzes all content from any web page, including text, images, fonts, and source code. Save, share, or download extracted data, and organize your findings in a personal library. It prioritizes on-device processing for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Extract article text (plain text or Markdown)
  • Browse and download images with dimensions
  • Inspect links, fonts, and source files
  • View metadata and HTTP headers
  • Batch process multiple URLs
  • Save extractions to a searchable library
  • Share content via Share Sheet extension
Features
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PageExtract pulls apart any web page and shows you everything inside — article text, images, fonts, stylesheets, scripts, links, and metadata. Paste a URL and get a complete breakdown of the page. Read the article as clean plain text or Markdown. Browse every image with dimensions and alt text. Inspect linked stylesheets and JavaScript files. View web fonts, hyperlinks, meta tags, Open Graph data, and HTTP response headers. WHAT YOU CAN EXTRACT • Article text — clean plain text or Markdown, free of ads and clutter • Images — every image on the page with dimensions, alt text, and download • Links — all internal and external hyperlinks • Fonts — web font families, weights, styles, and font file sources • Source files — CSS stylesheets and JavaScript files with sizes • Metadata — meta tags, Open Graph data, and page properties • HTTP headers — full server response headers • Full HTML — the complete page source EXPORT & SHARE • Copy extracted text to the clipboard • Share as .txt, .md, or PDF file • Download images and source files for offline access • Open the original page in your browser BATCH PROCESSING Queue multiple URLs and extract them all at once. Ideal for research, site auditing, archiving, or content migration. SAVE TO YOUR LIBRARY Build a searchable library of your extractions. Each saved item preserves everything — the full article, all images, every link, fonts, metadata, and source files. SHARE FROM ANY APP Use the Share Sheet extension to extract page content directly from Safari, Chrome, or any app that shares URLs. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Enable iCloud sync to keep your library available on all your iPhone and iPad devices. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All extraction happens on your device using a local web engine. No server uploads, no account required, no tracking. Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID for added security. MAKE IT YOURS • Light, dark, and system appearance • Custom accent colors • Alternate home screen icons Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker3 screens
PageExtract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker at none against PageExtract's 2. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). PageExtract's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. PageExtract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker against 5.0 for PageExtract. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker ships an update every 5 days, PageExtract every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker versus PageExtract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Scam BlockerPageExtract
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim FaganLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PageExtract

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PageExtract

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker free?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageExtract free?
PageExtract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker or PageExtract?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker and PageExtract are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker or PageExtract have ads?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker shows ads; PageExtract does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker or PageExtract?
QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker ships an update every 5 days, and PageExtract every 5 months. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Scam Blocker was updated on November 4, 2026 and PageExtract on October 31, 2026.

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