Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

QR Trust Check

Features
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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: โ€ข Wi-Fi credentials โ€” see the network name, security type, and password โ€ข Contact cards โ€” view all vCard fields and copy contacts directly โ€ข Email, phone, and SMS โ€” open your apps with one tap โ€ข Locations โ€” open in Maps instantly โ€ข Calendar events โ€” see event details at a glance โ€ข 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.

About

Links Scanner

Features
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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 โ€ข Instant offline scan โ€” fast on-device analysis with no network required โ€ข Clear risk verdicts โ€” Safe, Caution, or Dangerous with a 0โ€“100 risk score โ€ข Deep Scan on demand โ€” optional reputation checks only when you tap Deep Scan โ€ข Safe Browser โ€” open links in an isolated session with warnings for risky URLs โ€ข PDF security reports โ€” export and share professional scan reports โ€ข Scan history โ€” stored locally on your device (can be disabled or cleared) โ€ข English & Arabic โ€” full UI and PDF support with native RTL layout โ€ข Accessibility โ€” VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, larger text, high contrast, and reduce motion options โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

QR Trust Check4 screens
Links Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
QR Trust Check versus Links Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Trust CheckLinks Scanner
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.516.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe WagnerAbdulrazaq Alonazi

In-app purchases

None

QR Trust Check

No in-app purchases

None

Links Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Trust Check free?
QR Trust Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Links Scanner free?
Links Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Trust Check or Links Scanner have ads?
Links Scanner shows ads; QR Trust Check does not.

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