URL & QR Reader: Security
Metalels Studio Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
URL & QR Reader: Security is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Metalels Studio. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated August 12, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Aug 12
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About URL & QR Reader: Security
Web URL Reader scans QR codes and URLs with automatic security analysis. All processing happens on your device using Apple's built-in features - no external transmission. 【PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN】 On-Device Processing Only All image analysis and URL scanning use Apple's native Vision and AVFoundation frameworks. Your data never leaves your device. Minimal External Communication Network requests only occur when: • Expanding short URLs (with your explicit consent via dialog) • Opening URLs in Safari (your direct action) No Data Collection We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party services. 【KEY FEATURES】 Real-time Camera Scanning Detect QR codes and URLs in images instantly using Apple's Vision framework. Comprehensive Security Analysis Automatically evaluate URL safety with: • HTTPS connection check • Short URL detection • IP address direct access check • Suspicious domain identification • Suspicious keyword detection Short URL Expansion (Premium) Check the actual destination of shortened URLs like bit.ly or tinyurl.com. User consent dialog appears before sending HEAD request. Security Guidance Detailed security advice when opening risky URLs: • SSL certificate verification steps • URL verification tips • Page content validation points • Personal information protection warnings 【FREE VERSION】 • Camera scanning • Basic URL security checks • Direct Safari integration • Security risk warnings 【PREMIUM VERSION】 • Photo library scanning • Real-time QR code detection • Scan history storage • Advanced security analysis (7-point check) • Short URL expansion (with consent dialog) • Ad-free experience 【USE CASES】 • Scan QR codes from business cards • Verify suspicious URLs before opening • Check shortened URL destinations safely • Manage scan history 【PRIVACY DETAILS】 • All image processing: On-device (Apple Vision framework) • URL scanning: On-device • Security analysis: On-device • Short URL expansion: HEAD request only, with user consent • No background communication • No data collection or analytics • No third-party SDKs 【LANGUAGES】 Japanese, English 【PERMISSIONS】 • Camera: For scanning QR codes/URLs • Photo Library (Premium): For scanning saved images All permissions are used exclusively on-device with Apple's built-in frameworks. 【IN-APP PURCHASE】 • Product Name: Premium (Lifetime) • Type: One-time purchase (Non-consumable) • Price: As displayed in the app By purchasing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://software.metalels.dev/en/privacy/?app=6755212577
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated August 12, 2026
Updated for policy revisions
App privacy
The developer, Metalels Studio, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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