SeQRCode vs ScanFirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SeQRCode
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Every QR code hides a link, and you can't see where it goes until you open it. SeQRCode reads the code first and checks the link for phishing tricks, so you decide before you visit. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at a QR code or barcode. SeQRCode shows what's inside and rates it Safe, Low, Medium or High risk, with a plain reason for every warning sign. Safe links open with one tap. Flagged links show the security check first, and high-risk links are blocked. 11 CHECKS ON EVERY LINK • Look-alike domains that imitate a well-known site • Look-alike letters swapped in to fool the eye • Link shorteners that hide the real destination • Raw IP addresses and unusual ports • Risky domain endings such as .top • Pressure words such as "verify", "confirm" or "expired" • Fake login pages and risky file downloads • Hidden script and data links • Cryptocurrency addresses, so you double-check before sending money ONE DIAL FOR EVERY CODE • QR: QR codes only, for the fastest lock • BAR: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF-14 and Codabar • ALL: everything above, plus Aztec, Data Matrix and PDF417 • A torch switch for dim menus, tickets and parking meters YOUR SCAN LOG • Every scan is saved on your phone with its time and risk rating • Filter safe and flagged scans, delete one scan or clear them all • Turn history off at any time in Setup PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Links are checked on your phone. Nothing is sent to a server • No ads, no account, no tracking • Data Not Collected, as shown under App Privacy BUILT LIKE AN INSTRUMENT An LCD readout, a mode dial that clicks into place, key sounds and firm haptics. Turn sounds and vibration off in Setup. SeQRCode looks for common warning signs. It can't promise that a site is safe, so when in doubt, don't open it. Questions or ideas: support@astrochimp.com
ScanFirst
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Every QR scanner opens the code. ScanFirst explains it first. Fake parking-meter stickers. "Scan to receive money" payment scams. Shortened links hiding phishing pages. QR fraud is exploding worldwide — and the scanner built into your camera opens everything instantly. ScanFirst is a safety buffer between the QR code and your phone. Nothing opens without your approval. WHAT THIS CODE DOES — IN PLAIN ENGLISH Every scan gets a one-paragraph explanation anyone can understand: "This asks you to pay ₹500 to X", "This joins the Wi-Fi network Y", "This link really leads to Z." SCAM CHECKS ON EVERY SCAN • Reveals the true destination behind shortened links (bit.ly, t.co…) without opening the page • Flags lookalike domains, brand impersonation, hidden credentials, raw-IP servers • Matches every link against live phishing and malware databases, updated automatically • Blocks code-executing link types outright • Warns on premium SMS, rogue Wi-Fi, crypto address swaps, and 2FA hijack codes PAYMENT QR PROTECTION (India, Brazil, SE Asia & more) Reads UPI, Pix, DuitNow, QRIS, VietQR, QR Ph, PromptPay, PayNow and other national payment QRs. Shows the payee, amount, and whether it's a registered merchant — and reminds you: receiving money never requires scanning a QR or entering your PIN. Verified payments hand off to YOUR payment app (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, CRED…) where you approve as usual. ScanFirst never touches the money. PRODUCT BARCODES TOO Scan any grocery barcode for instant product info: brand, Nutri-Score, processing level, allergens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No scan history sent anywhere. Camera images never leave your device. Scan safely first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ScanFirst at Free against SeQRCode's $1.99. ScanFirst also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 14 months). On ads, 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
ScanFirst is free to download; SeQRCode costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SeQRCode ships an update every 14 months, ScanFirst every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SeQRCode | ScanFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astrochimp, LLC. | Abhijeet Verma |
In-app purchases
SeQRCode
No in-app purchases
ScanFirst
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do SeQRCode or ScanFirst have ads?
Which is updated more often, SeQRCode or ScanFirst?
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