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QR Shield vs Stroq

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QR Shield compared with Stroq
DetailQR Shield logo QR ShieldStroq logo Stroq
What it doesScan before you tap. Find and prevent secrets and prompt injection attacks in AI coding agent sessions
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingStarter (Free): 5 scam checks every month, read any QR code as often as you like, private scan history. Pro: $7/month for 30 scam checks every month, unlimited QR code generation, changeable QR codes, and scan analytics. Not given
Key features
  • Instant QR code scanning under a second
  • Live URL threat analysis before opening links
  • Detects fake websites and copycat payment pages
  • Works with blurry, faded, and stickered QR codes
  • No tracking or passwords required
  • Private scan history for registered users
  • 99.9% uptime commitment
  • Plain language security warnings
  • Scan recorded AI agent sessions for known credentials
  • Guard against prompt injection attacks
  • Local console with audit trails at 127.0.0.1
  • Support for multiple AI coding agents including Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex CLI
  • Default policy with 21 rules across 19 action classes
  • Test policy against replayed attack scenarios
  • No model or network in the guard's hot path
What makes it different
  • Checks links before you tap, not after
  • Designed specifically for family protection
  • Reads damaged QR codes that other scanners miss
  • Deterministic policy-based enforcement rather than model-based decisions
  • Runs locally with no telemetry and no account required
  • Open source and free forever under Apache-2.0
  • Replayed 36 real attack scenarios with zero bypasses
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 +7 (up) since last check4 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)01
Citation Flow (Majestic)015
Referring domains (Majestic)043

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