Scan First: QR Safety Scanner
Phishing & Scam Link Checker
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Not every QR code is what it seems. Check websites for known threats, spot shortened links, and decide what happens before anything opens
A QR code can look harmless. What’s behind it might not be.
QR codes are everywhere. On restaurant menus, parking meters, packages, posters, and payment notices. Most are perfectly legitimate. But others can hide fake websites, suspicious links, or pages designed to steal your personal information.
Scan First isn't just another QR code scanner.
It helps you understand what's inside a QR code before you open it. Website addresses are analyzed for suspicious details and checked against an updated global threat database.
No automatic opening. No complicated security reports. Just clear information to help you make a safer decision.
CHECK BEFORE YOU OPEN
When you scan a QR code containing a website address, Scan First:
• Checks the URL against a global database of known threats
• Looks for reported phishing and malware threats
• Detects suspicious or misleading web addresses
• Identifies shortened links that may hide their destination
• Explains potential risks in plain language
• Lets you decide whether to continue
Every website check gives you a clear result:
• No known threats found
• Be careful
• Do not open
• Could not check online
You don't need to be a security expert. Scan First helps you understand what matters.
SPOT HIDDEN SHORT LINKS
Shortened links can make unfamiliar websites harder to recognize.
Scan First detects known URL shorteners and warns you when a web address is hidden behind a shortened link.
A simple warning can make all the difference before you tap.
MORE THAN JUST WEBSITES
Not every QR code contains a link.
Scan First also lets you preview:
• Wi-Fi networks and security details
• Contacts
• Email addresses and messages
• Calendar events
• Phone numbers
• Text messages
• Locations
• Plain text
See what a code contains before deciding what to do with it.
Nothing opens or runs automatically without your permission.
DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE
Online safety shouldn't be complicated.
Scan First is built to be simple, fast, and easy to understand, whether you're a tech enthusiast, a parent, a student, or someone who just wants a little extra peace of mind.
Scan the code. Read the result. Make your choice.
TRY IT FOR FREE
Start with 5 free website safety checks, including online threat detection.
QR codes containing contacts, Wi-Fi details, calendar events, and other non-website information can be scanned for free without limits.
Upgrade to Scan First Premium for unlimited website safety checks and continued access to the online threat database.
Choose a monthly or annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers can try the annual plan free for 7 days.
PRIVACY COMES FIRST
• No account required
• No ads
• No tracking
• No automatic opening of QR code contents
Your decisions stay in your hands.
A LITTLE CAUTION GOES A LONG WAY
No security tool can guarantee that every website is completely safe. Scan First helps reduce the risk by checking for known threats and pointing out suspicious details before you continue.
Because it's better to know what's behind a QR code before you open it.
Scan first. Understand the risk. Decide what happens next.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Scan First Premium is available through monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Eligible users may receive a 7-day free trial with the annual plan.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by region and are displayed before purchase.
Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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A fresh look. A smoother experience
We've refined the design and made improvements throughout the app to make scanning QR codes simpler, smoother and more intuitive
The developer, Daniel Miara, 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
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Information
- Seller
- Daniel Miara
- Size
- 5.7 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 4 more
- English, French, German, Polish, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Scan First Premium $1.99
- Scan First Premium $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Daniel Miara - MiarkiTech
