ScanScout is the QR scanner that respects you. No ads. No subscription. No tracking. It works 100% offline, scans every QR and barcode format, and shows you where a link goes before you tap it.
WHY SCANSCOUT
- No ads, ever. Not a trial — a promise. Scanning is never interrupted.
- 100% offline. Every feature works in airplane mode. A QR scanner with no internet needed.
- No subscription. Everything free stays free.
- No tracking. We collect no data. Your scans never leave your phone.
SAFE BY DESIGN — PREVIEW LINKS BEFORE YOU TAP
QR scams are everywhere. ScanScout's on-device safety preview shows the real destination of a link before you open it — a safe QR scanner that helps you check a QR code and avoid phishing. The check runs on your phone, with no network.
SCAN ANYTHING
- Scan all QR codes and barcodes — fast, accurate, every format.
- Scan a QR code from a photo or your gallery — no need to point the camera live.
- Built-in flashlight for low light.
- On-device scan history you can search — nothing is uploaded.
CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES (FREE)
- Wi-Fi QR code generator — share your network without reading out the password.
- Generate QR codes for links, contacts, and plain text.
- Customize with colors and your own logo.
SIMPLE FOR EVERYONE
A clean, easy QR scanner with large, readable controls and themes — great for seniors and anyone who just wants it to work. No clutter, no upsells in your face.
PRIVACY IS THE WHOLE POINT
ScanScout is built so the honest answer on our data-safety label is "no data collected." No accounts. No cloud. No analytics that share your data. An offline, private QR and barcode scanner that keeps your information yours.
Download ScanScout — the no-ads, offline, private QR & barcode scanner with built-in link safety.
Offline QR & barcode scanner. No ads, no subscription. Preview links safely.