Comparison

TrustLens vs ScanLens Security

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

Head to head
About

TrustLens

Features
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TrustLens helps you decide before you tap. Scan QR codes and analyze links to spot phishing and scam signals before opening a page. TrustLens shows the real destination, explains risk indicators in plain language, and keeps your checks private on your device. How it works: - Scan a QR code or paste a URL - Expand short links and follow redirect chains safely - Score risk from 0-100 and label it Safe, Caution, or Danger - Show clear reasons (HTTP, suspicious keywords, unusual domains, too many redirects, and more) - Recommend what to do next: Open normally, Open with caution, or avoid and use the official site Key features: - QR scanner with torch and large viewfinder - β€œAnalyze” confirmation step before any link opens - Safe Open flow with extra warning for high-risk links - Share Sheet extension: analyze links from other apps - Save analysis history with date, domain, and risk level - Share a readable safety report - Trusted domain whitelist to reduce false alarms - Multilingual support Privacy first: - On-device analysis: scanned and shared URLs are processed locally - No scanned URLs are uploaded to our servers - Personalized ads are optional and off by default - ATT permission is requested only if you choose personalized ads Important: TrustLens provides risk indicators to help reduce risk. It is not antivirus software and cannot guarantee total protection. Always verify sensitive actions on official websites.

About

ScanLens Security

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Check suspicious links, QR codes and messages before you act. ScanLens helps you review: β€’ Links and final destinations β€’ SMS, email and chat messages β€’ QR codes and supported barcodes β€’ Links found in screenshots or images How it works 1. Paste or share a link or message, scan a QR code, or choose an image. 2. Review the content before sending it. 3. ScanLens returns a SAFE, SUSPICIOUS or DANGEROUS result with reasons and practical next steps. Built for deliberate checking β€’ No automatic scan when content is shared or extracted from an image β€’ Screenshot OCR runs on your device and stays editable before you submit a link β€’ Local History stores a privacy-minimized record and supports item deletion and Clear History β€’ Share Extension saves content for review; you open ScanLens to continue β€’ Camera recovery and duplicate protection help prevent repeated scans No ads ScanLens 1.7 contains no banner, interstitial or rewarded ads and no advertising consent screen. Lifetime ScanLens Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. The current localized price is shown by the App Store. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Server-authorized starter access and non-ad credits remain separate from Lifetime. Privacy and control ScanLens does not require an account for basic scanning. You decide when to submit content. Links may be requested by the ScanLens service, and redirect destinations may receive the requested URL. Clear History and shared-content controls affect local data only; remote privacy requests are available in Settings. ScanLens provides risk indicators, not a guarantee. When in doubt, use the official website or known contact details before signing in, paying or sharing information.

Screenshots

TrustLens4 screens
ScanLens Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrustLens at none against ScanLens Security's 1. ScanLens Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. ScanLens Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrustLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TrustLens versus ScanLens Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrustLensScanLens Security
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSANTIAGO MARTINEZ ANTEQUERANOCTIS STUDIOS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

TrustLens

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanLens Security

One-time1
  • ScanLens Premium Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is TrustLens free?
TrustLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanLens Security free?
ScanLens Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrustLens or ScanLens Security have ads?
TrustLens shows ads; ScanLens Security does not.

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