Comparison

Secure QR Scanner vs Quardian

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

Head to head
About

Secure QR Scanner

Features
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Secure QR Scanner is a fast, secure, and privacy-focused QR code scanning app designed to protect you from malicious links, phishing attempts, and unsafe websites. Unlike ordinary QR scanners, Secure QR Scanner analyzes URLs in real time before you open them, helping you stay safe while browsing. KEY FEATURES • Fast QR Code Scanning – Instant scanning with an optimized camera interface • Advanced Security – Real-time URL analysis for phishing and malicious links • Safe Browsing – Get warnings before opening suspicious websites • Privacy First – No account required, no tracking, no data collection • Clean & Simple Design – Easy to use for everyone Stay protected while scanning QR codes at restaurants, events, payments, and public places. Download Secure QR Scanner and scan with confidence.

About

Quardian

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Every QR code is a blind hyperlink. Quardian opens your eyes. Quardian is the most advanced QR code security scanner for iOS. Point your camera at any QR code or barcode, and Quardian instantly runs 14 security checks — all on-device, in under 200ms, with zero data leaving your phone. ā–ø REAL-TIME THREAT DETECTION • Phishing detection — catches brand impersonation, suspicious domains, and URL shortener obfuscation • JavaScript injection blocking — detects XSS payloads, script tags, event handlers, and encoded attacks • SSL certificate verification — inspects the actual certificate, extracts organization, country of origin (with flag), issuer, and expiration date • Domain trust verification — unknown domains start as suspicious until SSL is verified • EMV payment QR validation with CRC-16 checksum integrity ā–ø SAFE BROWSER (PRO) Open scanned URLs in a hardened sandboxed browser. JavaScript blocked by default. No cookies. No persistent storage. No downloads. Redirect chain detection. Credential harvesting prevention. ā–ø BARCODE SCANNER & FOOD SAFETY Scan any UPC or EAN product barcode to instantly see the product name, estimated price, Nutri-Score (A–E), NOVA processing level, and full nutrition facts. Quardian checks against 50+ harmful substances including Red 40, HFCS, trans fats, BVO, titanium dioxide, and more — using EU safety standards with child safety alerts. ā–ø AI IMAGE DETECTOR (PRO) Detect AI-generated images using 7 on-device analysis signals — EXIF metadata, camera hardware, resolution patterns, noise variance, edge sharpness, color distribution, and file format analysis. Sweep your entire photo library to find AI images hiding among real photos. ā–ø HIPAA COMPLIANCE (PRO) The only QR scanner designed for clinical environments. Detects Protected Health Information (SSN, MRN, DOB, insurance IDs). Biometric session lock. Immutable audit trail. Configurable data retention. Device security audit. ā–ø FREE WITH DAILY LIMITS Every feature is available free: 5 scans/day, 3 URL checks, 1 AI analysis, 3 Safe Browser uses. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. ā–ø PRO PLANS • Monthly: $3.99/mo (7-day free trial) • Yearly: $29.99/yr — save 37% (7-day free trial) ā–ø PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. No data uploaded. Everything runs on-device. Your scan history never leaves your phone. U.S. Patent Pending (App. No. 30/053,383) Privacy policy https://quardian.ai/privacy.html Terms of use https://quardian.ai/terms.html

Screenshots

Secure QR Scanner4 screens
Quardian3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secure QR Scanner at none against Quardian's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Quardian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Secure QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Secure QR Scanner versus Quardian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure QR ScannerQuardian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAYKUT YILMAZDan Solheim

In-app purchases

None

Secure QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Quardian

Subscriptions2
  • Quardian Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quardian Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Secure QR Scanner free?
Secure QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quardian free?
Quardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure QR Scanner or Quardian have ads?
Neither Secure QR Scanner nor Quardian shows ads.

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