QR Guard
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A refreshed QR & barcode scanner to preview links before opening.
- Downloads
- 9+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- May 21
- 2026 · v1.1.5
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About QR Guard
QR Guard is a simple QR and barcode scanner that helps you preview contents before opening links.
Version 1.1.0 introduces a refreshed interface with a brighter, friendlier look. The scan, history, and settings screens are easier to move between, with playful character icons that make everyday checking feel lighter while keeping the app calm and practical.
▼ Key Features
・Scan QR codes and barcodes
・Scan QR codes from images
・Preview URLs and text before opening
・Show the destination domain for links
・Notice link formats that deserve extra attention, such as shortened URLs
・Save and delete scan history on your device
・Switch the app language from Settings
▼ Privacy-Focused
・Camera data is processed on-device only, never stored or transmitted
・Scanned contents are not sent to external servers
・History stays on your device and can be deleted anytime
▼ Review Before Opening
QR codes are convenient, but sometimes you want to see what they contain before visiting a link.
QR Guard shows the scanned URL, text, or barcode information on a confirmation screen first.
You decide whether to open the link after reviewing the contents.
▼ How to Use
1. Scan a QR code or barcode with the camera
2. Scan a QR code from an image when needed
3. Review the contents before opening
4. Check previous scans in the History tab
▼ Perfect For
・Users who want to review QR codes before opening
・People who want to check unknown links or shortened URLs carefully
・Anyone who also wants basic barcode scanning
・Users who prefer a friendly, easy-to-read scanner
・People who want scan history to stay on their device
※This app does not guarantee the safety of linked destinations. Please use your own judgment.
※Camera permission required. Used only for QR and barcode scanning.
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Version 1.1.0 introduces a refreshed interface with a brighter, friendlier look. The scan, history, and settings screens are easier to move between, with playful character icons that make everyday checking feel lighter while keeping the app calm and practical.
▼ Key Features
・Scan QR codes and barcodes
・Scan QR codes from images
・Preview URLs and text before opening
・Show the destination domain for links
・Notice link formats that deserve extra attention, such as shortened URLs
・Save and delete scan history on your device
・Switch the app language from Settings
▼ Privacy-Focused
・Camera data is processed on-device only, never stored or transmitted
・Scanned contents are not sent to external servers
・History stays on your device and can be deleted anytime
▼ Review Before Opening
QR codes are convenient, but sometimes you want to see what they contain before visiting a link.
QR Guard shows the scanned URL, text, or barcode information on a confirmation screen first.
You decide whether to open the link after reviewing the contents.
▼ How to Use
1. Scan a QR code or barcode with the camera
2. Scan a QR code from an image when needed
3. Review the contents before opening
4. Check previous scans in the History tab
▼ Perfect For
・Users who want to review QR codes before opening
・People who want to check unknown links or shortened URLs carefully
・Anyone who also wants basic barcode scanning
・Users who prefer a friendly, easy-to-read scanner
・People who want scan history to stay on their device
※This app does not guarantee the safety of linked destinations. Please use your own judgment.
※Camera permission required. Used only for QR and barcode scanning.
qr code, qr reader, qr scanner, barcode scanner, privacy, link preview, qr check, url preview
What’s new
Version 1.1.5 · Updated May 21, 2026
- Improved app stability and reliability. - Improved internal behavior around app events. - Made minor maintenance and quality improvements.
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