QR Trust Check vs Links Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
QR Trust Check
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QR codes are everywhere โ but do you know where they actually lead? QR Trust Check scans any QR code and instantly tells you whether it's safe before you tap, connect, or share. Whether it's a link, a Wi-Fi network, a contact card, or something else entirely, QR Trust Check gives you the full picture in seconds. Threat Intelligence, Built In Every URL is checked against three independent threat databases โ URLhaus, Google Safe Browsing, and VirusTotal โ so you get a reliable safety verdict, not just one opinion. See Where Links Really Go Many QR codes use URL shorteners or redirect chains that hide the true destination. QR Trust Check follows every hop, flags HTTPS downgrades, and shows you exactly where you'd end up โ before you get there. Know Who Owns the Domain View domain registration details, registrar information, and domain age. Newly registered domains are flagged automatically, a common sign of phishing sites. Understands Every QR Code Type QR Trust Check doesn't just scan links. It recognizes and displays: โข Wi-Fi credentials โ see the network name, security type, and password โข Contact cards โ view all vCard fields and copy contacts directly โข Email, phone, and SMS โ open your apps with one tap โข Locations โ open in Maps instantly โข Calendar events โ see event details at a glance โข Plain text โ view and copy with ease Your Keys, Your Control Works out of the box with built-in API support. Add your own Google Safe Browsing and VirusTotal API keys in Settings for expanded access. QR Trust Check does not guarantee detection of all threats. Always exercise caution when scanning QR codes from unknown sources.
Links Scanner
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URL Scanner helps you check any link before you tap it โ with privacy built in from the start. Paste or type a URL and run an instant offline scan on your iPhone or iPad. The app analyzes links on-device for phishing patterns, typosquatting, brand impersonation, suspicious shorteners, risky TLDs, and more. No account required. WHAT YOU GET โข Instant offline scan โ fast on-device analysis with no network required โข Clear risk verdicts โ Safe, Caution, or Dangerous with a 0โ100 risk score โข Deep Scan on demand โ optional reputation checks only when you tap Deep Scan โข Safe Browser โ open links in an isolated session with warnings for risky URLs โข PDF security reports โ export and share professional scan reports โข Scan history โ stored locally on your device (can be disabled or cleared) โข English & Arabic โ full UI and PDF support with native RTL layout โข Accessibility โ VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, larger text, high contrast, and reduce motion options โข Share extension โ send links to URL Scanner from other apps PRIVACY FIRST Offline scans stay on your device. Deep Scan sends only the URL you choose to external reputation services โ never in the background. The app does not use analytics and does not require sign-in. Optional API keys in Settings can enhance Deep Scan with additional reputation sources if you choose to add them. Download URL Scanner and browse with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Trust Check at none against Links Scanner's shown. Links Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | QR Trust Check | Links Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Wagner | Abdulrazaq Alonazi |
In-app purchases
QR Trust Check
No in-app purchases
Links Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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