Comparison

QR Previewer vs QR Preview

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

Head to head
About

QR Previewer

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**QR Previewer** helps you check a QR destination before you open it. Instead of launching a website immediately, QR Previewer shows where the QR code leads first, so you can decide what to do next. **Features** * Preview the destination before opening * View a readable URL and domain details * Review local risk signals such as HTTP links, short links, IP-based hosts, and heavy tracking parameters * Get a cleaner link suggestion when removable tracking parameters are detected * Choose how to continue: open in Safari, use the in-app browser, or copy the link * Revisit your most recent scans on this device **Why use QR Previewer** QR menus, event links, and shared codes often open too quickly. QR Previewer adds a simple review step, making it easier to inspect unfamiliar destinations before visiting them. **Important** QR Previewer provides local heuristic guidance only. It does not guarantee safety and is not a malware scanner or phishing blocker. **Privacy** Scan results are processed on device in the current version. QR Previewer itself does not upload your scanned URLs or scan history.

About

QR Preview

Features
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QR Preview helps you scan and create QR codes with more control and less guesswork. Instead of opening links immediately, the app shows you what is inside a QR code first, then highlights suspicious patterns so you can decide what to do next. Use QR Preview to: Scan QR codes with your camera. Read QR codes from photos and screenshots. Preview links before opening them. Create QR codes for websites, text, Wiโ€‘Fi, contacts, email, and more. Copy, share, or save scanned results. Keep a local history of your scans and created codes. If a QR code contains a website, QR Preview shows the full destination and checks for signals that may deserve a closer look, such as shortened links, unusual characters, insecure HTTP, or other suspicious patterns. The app is designed to help you review a link before you open it, not to make unverifiable safety guarantees. Privacy comes first: No account required. No ads. No tracking. Your scans and history stay on your device unless you choose to share something yourself. QR Preview is built for everyday utility: Fast camera scanning. Clean preview before action. Useful QR creation tools. A calm, simple interface focused on clarity. Whether you are scanning a code on a poster, package, menu, website, or screenshot, QR Preview gives you a better look before you tap.

Screenshots

QR Previewer4 screens
QR Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Previewer at Free against QR Preview's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

QR Previewer is free to download; QR Preview costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
QR Previewer versus QR Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR PreviewerQR Preview
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee HyojoongLuan Cu Xuan

In-app purchases

None

QR Previewer

No in-app purchases

None

QR Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Previewer free?
QR Previewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Preview free?
QR Preview costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Previewer or QR Preview have ads?
Neither QR Previewer nor QR Preview shows ads.

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