QRDefender: QR Safe Scanner
Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
QRDefender: QR Safe Scanner is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated March 25, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 56 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 25
- 2026 · v2.4.0
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About QRDefender: QR Safe Scanner
QRDefender scans and analyses QR codes before you interact with them, protecting you from QRishing — phishing attacks hidden inside QR codes. SCAN FIRST, ACT SAFELY Every QR code is analysed and classified into clear safety levels: Safe, Privacy Warning, Suspicious, or Dangerous. You see exactly what a QR code contains — the URL, phone number, payment details, or WiFi network — before you open, call, or connect. ADVANCED THREAT DETECTION • Phishing pattern recognition and brand impersonation detection • Typosquatting analysis for lookalike domains • SSL/TLS certificate verification • Redirect chain tracking — see where a link really goes • URL shortener unmasking • Suspicious TLD and port detection • Tracker identification PRIVACY FIRST • Biometric or device password lock • No personal data, URLs, or scan content shared • Analytics and crash reporting disabled by default • Data stored securely on your device Add to Control Centre, Lock Screen, or Home Screen. Use Siri: "Scan a QR code with QRDefender".
What’s new
Version 2.4.0 · Updated March 25, 2026
- Safe QR codes now offer quick-open: open links, call numbers, or send emails directly without viewing details first. - "Remember my choice" option for safe QR codes — reset anytime from Settings. - Richer previews in recent scans: payment details, crypto addresses, plain text, and more. - New Quick Access onboarding: Quick Settings panel and long-press app icon shortcuts. - Improved privacy descriptions for analytics and crash reporting settings. - Added Privacy Policy link.
App privacy
The developer, Ezequiel Leonardo Aceto, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
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: Analytics, App Functionality
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