Everything you need to know about scanning QR codes safely
QR Unveil is an iOS application that scans QR codes and reveals their content before automatically triggering any action. Unlike the built-in iPhone camera that immediately opens links, QR Unveil lets you read the content first, analyze it, and decide what to do next—giving you complete control and enhanced security.
QR Unveil is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 17 or newer. The app is optimized for the latest iOS features to ensure a smooth and responsive experience.
Yes! QR Unveil is completely free with no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or hidden costs. We believe in providing essential security tools without paywalls.
QR Unveil acts as a safety barrier by showing you exactly what's behind a QR code before you interact with it. This prevents automatic opening of potentially harmful links and gives you time to identify suspicious URLs, malicious content, or phishing attempts. You maintain full control over whether to proceed with opening the link or content.
No. QR Unveil has a strict zero-data-collection policy. We do not save any information on our infrastructure—all data is stored locally on your device. We don't track user behavior, analytics, or any usage patterns.
QR Unveil does not track your location. The optional location feature is only used to help you remember where specific QR codes were scanned, and this information is stored solely on your device—never on our servers.
Yes! QR Unveil provides a history feature that allows you to save scanned QR codes on your device. You can easily search through your saved QR codes and refer back to them whenever needed.
Yes, photos of QR codes are saved to your device's Photos app. Depending on your iCloud configuration, these images may also be saved to your iCloud account. This gives you a visual reference of the QR codes you've scanned.
Absolutely! QR Unveil can sync your saved QR code data (not the images) with iCloud, allowing you to access your QR code history across all your iOS devices signed in with the same Apple ID.
When you delete a QR code from your history in QR Unveil, it's permanently removed. There is no recovery option, so please be certain before deleting any saved QR codes.
For optimal scanning, ensure good lighting conditions, hold your device steady, and make sure the entire QR code is visible in the frame. If scanning issues persist, try cleaning your camera lens or adjusting the distance between your device and the QR code.
If syncing isn't working, verify that you're signed in with the same Apple ID on all devices, that iCloud syncing is enabled in the app settings, and that you have an active internet connection. You may also need to wait a few minutes for the sync to complete.