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About URL Safety Scanner

Scan URLs and check their safety before you open them. URL Reader lets you quickly scan URLs printed on packages, flyers, brochures, and more using your camera. Scan a URL, review or edit the detected address, then open it in your browser or copy it to the clipboard. You can also check a URL for potential risks before visiting it. It's especially useful when you're unsure about an unfamiliar website or shortened URL. QR codes are supported too. Scan a QR code and check the safety of its destination before opening the link. KEY FEATURES - Scan URLs with your camera - Detect URLs from images - Review and edit scanned URLs - Open URLs in your browser - Copy URLs to the clipboard - Check URLs for potential risks - Check HTTPS availability - Check redirects - Check for malware, phishing, and other threats - Scan QR codes - Check QR code destinations before opening them USEFUL WHEN YOU WANT TO - Avoid manually typing URLs printed on paper - Quickly access long or complicated URLs - Check where a QR code leads before opening it - Check the destination of a shortened URL - Review an unfamiliar URL before visiting it - Copy a URL for use in another app Scan, review, and check before you open. More than just a URL scanner — URL Reader helps you make a more informed decision before visiting a link. Note: Risk check results do not guarantee that a URL or website is completely safe. Please use the results as a reference when deciding whether to access a website.

What’s new

Version 1.18.1 · Updated September 5, 2026

- Added a URL risk check feature - Added support for scanning QR codes

App privacy

The developer, akikan LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
  • Diagnostics: Performance Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Diagnostics: Crash Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising

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