Comparison

PrivacyScan vs QR Scan Pro

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

Head to head
About

PrivacyScan

Features
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Check a hotel room, a vacation rental or a flat you are about to move into for devices that should not be there, and see in plain words what this app can and cannot find. EVERY SCAN IS FREE No account, no trial, no scan limit. You see every result without paying. The optional Pro upgrade only removes ads and lifts the limit on PDF exports. WHAT IT ACTUALLY DOES - Lists every device advertising a service on the Wi-Fi you are connected to, with its name, its IP address and the services it offers - Scores each one on how much it looks like an IP camera (RTSP, ONVIF, NVR and camera-style names) - Lists Bluetooth Low Energy devices nearby with signal strength and an estimated distance, and flags names used by cameras and recorders - Walks you through a room inspection: 29 checkpoints in 5 groups β€” smoke detectors, sockets, USB chargers, alarm clocks, picture frames, vents - Turns on the torch with a live camera preview so you can sweep surfaces for the small bright dot a lens reflects - Saves each scan as a report with a place name. Scan the same place again and the devices that were not there last time are marked NEW - Exports a report as a PDF to keep or send (the first PDF is free) WHAT IT CANNOT DO, STATED PLAINLY An iPhone has no radio receiver for RF sweeping. Apps that animate a radar dial and call it RF detection are showing you an animation. This one does not. It cannot find a camera that records to a local card and never touches the network. It cannot find one on a different Wi-Fi network, or on a router with client isolation switched on. The torch sweep is you looking at a screen: it is a manual aid, not a detector, and it does not see infrared. A high camera score is not a camera. It means that device advertises services cameras commonly use β€” a network video recorder and a doorbell look alike from the outside. The number is a reason to walk over and look. COMMON QUESTIONS Can an iPhone detect a hidden camera? Not by itself. It can find devices that announce themselves on the network or over Bluetooth, and it can help you look. Anything offline you find with your eyes. Does it detect RF signals? No, and nothing on an iPhone can. There is no RF receiver in the phone that an app can reach. Does the infrared test work? The app shows the back camera's live view so you can check a remote control emits IR and then sweep the room. Most iPhone cameras filter out 940 nm, the wavelength most covert cameras use, so a clean result proves nothing. Does it need an account or internet? Neither. Scanning is local, nothing is uploaded, there is no sign-up. What does Pro add? It removes ads and the upgrade screen after a scan, and unlocks unlimited PDF exports. Scanning, the device list and saved reports are free. What language is it in? It follows your iPhone; the interface is translated into 34 languages. FOR Hotel rooms, short-term rentals, changing rooms, offices, shared flats, and anyone who wants to check rather than assume. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

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QR Scan Pro

Features
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QR Scan Pro: Barcode Reader is a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use QR Code Scanner and Barcode Scanner. Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds. Instantly open websites, links, product information, and other content with a simple scan. KEY FEATURES β€’ QR Code Scanner – Scan QR codes quickly and accurately β€’ Barcode Scanner – Scan and read multiple barcode formats β€’ QR Code Reader – Instantly recognize QR codes β€’ Barcode Reader – Get information from barcodes β€’ QR Code Generator – Create QR codes easily β€’ Scan History – Keep track of your previous scans β€’ Link & URL Scanner – Open links directly after scanning β€’ Product Barcode Scanner – Quickly scan product barcodes β€’ Share QR Codes – Easily share generated QR codes Whether you need a QR Scanner to open a website, a Barcode Reader to check product information, or a QR Code Generator to create a code, QR Scan Pro gives you the tools you need in one simple app. Fast scanning. Accurate results. Simple to use.

Screenshots

PrivacyScan4 screens
QR Scan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scan Pro at none against PrivacyScan's 3. QR Scan Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PrivacyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QR Scan Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivacyScan ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Scan Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PrivacyScan versus QR Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacyScanQR Scan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezHai Vo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PrivacyScan

Subscriptions2
  • PrivacyScan Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PrivacyScan Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrivacyScan Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

QR Scan Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivacyScan free?
PrivacyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scan Pro free?
QR Scan Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivacyScan or QR Scan Pro have ads?
Both PrivacyScan and QR Scan Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivacyScan or QR Scan Pro?
PrivacyScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Scan Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, PrivacyScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR Scan Pro on October 14, 2026.

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