BeforeTap: Link Checker
URL Unshortener & QR Scanner
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Run safety checks on links and QR codes before they open. BeforeTap reveals the destination, follows every redirect, explains warning signs, and cleans trackers.
Know where a link goes before you tap it.
BeforeTap reveals the destination behind shortened, tracking, and unfamiliar URLs. Paste a link, scan a QR code, or share a link from another app. QR links receive the same destination, redirect, and warning-sign checks as pasted links before anything opens.
See what changed
- The final destination and real domain
- Every redirect hop and HTTP status code
- DNS, SSL, WHOIS, and useful technical details
- URL warning signs explained in plain language
- Tracking parameters that can be removed
Use it anywhere
- Paste or type a URL
- Scan and check a QR link with the camera before opening it
- Check a QR link from a photo or screenshot
- Send a link to BeforeTap from the iOS share sheet
- Run Inspect URL from Shortcuts or Siri
- Copy or share the final destination
- Share a polished PDF inspection report
- Copy a cleaner link without common tracking tags
Private by design
No account. No ads. No analytics. Your inspection history stays on your device and can be deleted at any time. Submitted links are processed by T.LY's link-tools services to resolve redirects and return the inspection report.
Clear, honest results
BeforeTap points out structural warning signs such as unencrypted HTTP, encoded domains, direct IP addresses, unusual ports, deep subdomains, and long redirect chains. It does not label a link “safe” or pretend to replace antivirus software. A clean result is not a guarantee. When a link involves money, passwords, or personal information, use the organization’s official app or type its known address yourself.
BeforeTap is free and supported by T.LY.
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Checking a link is now faster and clearer:
• A simpler home screen keeps the URL field and Check link action front and center
• Valid links show the destination host before you start the check
• Clearer button states make it easier to see when a link is ready
• Small layout and accessibility refinements throughout the inspection flow
The developer, Tim Leland, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Tim Leland
- Size
- 3.5 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 T.LY