Never opens on its own
Scanned links are not opened automatically. You check where they go first, every time.
In preparationApp for iPhone and iPad
APOUL QR Safety
Check where a QR link goes before you open it.
A QR reader that does not open links straight away. It shows where the link really goes, explains anything worth a second look, and lets you decide whether to open it. It is being prepared for release.
In preparationBeing prepared for release. Price, distribution and supported systems will be announced once fixed.
- iPhone and iPad
- No APOUL servers
- No ads
Terms and policies
The terms of use and privacy policy will be linked here at release.
All terms and policiesWhy this exists
Do you open it the moment you scan it?
Parking payments, menus, delivery notices. QR codes are convenient, and that is exactly why a sticker placed over the real one, or a site made to look like the real one, is easy to miss. APOUL QR Safety puts a pause between scanning and opening.
Screens
What it looks like.
Screens show sample data and may change before release.
What it does
What it does.
Reasons, not just warnings
Look-alike domains, links to payment pages and more are flagged with the reason why.
Go in another way
If unsure, reopen the site from an official entry point you saved earlier.
Spot a swapped sticker
Re-scan the codes you posted and get told if one no longer matches what you registered.
Make codes, read Wi-Fi
Create and print QR codes, and read Wi-Fi and contact codes in a clear layout.
Lock with Face ID
Lock the app with Face ID, and check links sent from the share menu.
Where this stands.
Coming soon. Supported systems (planned): iPhone and iPad (iOS / iPadOS 15 or later). The release date and price will be announced on this page and in the news.
Questions
Common questions.
No. It points out what deserves a second look and gives you a moment before opening. Whether to open is still your call.
There are no APOUL servers. Scanning and checking happen on your device, with no ads or analytics. The app contacts a site only when you choose to open or share it.
It is being prepared for release. Date and price will be announced on this page.