Scanfriend QR & Barcode Scan
QR Scanner with Voice Output
$1.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Accessible QR and barcode scanner with voice output, large buttons and clear security information – designed for simple and safe use.
Scanfriend – The QR scanner that thinks ahead.
Scanfriend is the secure and remarkably easy-to-use QR and barcode scanner for everyone – specially optimized for older adults, people with visual impairments, and anyone who values clear information and maximum safety.
The app recognizes a wide variety of code types in seconds, automatically checks if a link is safe, and explains the result in plain language. On request, Scanfriend reads the content aloud – clearly and naturally, with just one tap.
Why Scanfriend?
• Secure: Automatic safety analysis for suspicious links (HTTPS, short URLs, tracking parameters)
• Accessible: Large buttons, extra-large text, high-contrast mode, voice output, vibration
• Senior-friendly: Simple interface, clear language, no unnecessary extras
• Fast & reliable: Detects QR, EAN, UPC, PZN codes and more
• Privacy-focused: No sign-up, no ads, no analytics tracking
Key Features:
• QR & barcode scanning (works offline)
• Text-to-speech: read aloud on tap or automatically
• Safe link preview with explanations
• Supports over 15 code types incl. PZN, EAN, PDF417, Aztec
• Manual code entry & contextual information
• High-contrast mode, large text, and haptic feedback
Privacy & Permissions:
• Camera: To scan codes
• Location (optional): Only used for rough country detection, never stored
• Sound/Vibration: For text-to-speech and audio/haptic feedback
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Improved guidance for the text-to-speech feature and minor improvements to stability and usability.
The developer, Michael Mair, 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
- Michael Mair
- Size
- 9.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
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