:Scanner
i:Scanner is a lightweight QR code scanner designed for speed, precision, and everyday use.
i:Scanner gets you to the content behind QR codes as fast as possible, especially when you're on the move. As QR codes become more omnipresent in everyday life, most scanners, including the native camera, are still designed for single, stop-and-scan interactions that can feel sluggish in real-world situations.
Point-and-Go, All at Once
Capture multiple QR codes instantly without stopping. Scan first, act later—no tapping required.
QR Code Management
Easily review, manage, save and share scanned codes with a 30-day history.
All standard QR code formats including: contacts, calendar events, map locations, emails, SMS, phone numbers, Wi-Fi passwords, URLs and plain text. In addition, i:Scanner can instantly launch augmented content created using the Editor such as multimedia and extended reality experiences, via QR codes or NFC tags.
Standard QR Codes
All standard QR code formats are automatically recognized.
"i" QR Codes / NFC Tags
Content created with the Editor launches natively. Learn more about how you can create your own content.
Yes, i:Scanner is completely free to use. No ads. No in-app purchases. No registration. No personal data collection. There's no catch—our goal is to provide a fast, reliable, and user-friendly QR code scanning experience for everyone.
You can quickly access the app from the Control Center or Lock Screen on iOS or from Quick Settings on Android.
Control Center (iOS)
- Pull down from top right of the screen to open Control Center
- Tap and hold any empty space to enter edit mode
- Tap Add a Control at the bottom
- Select the "Scan" control (with the icon) under i:Scanner
Lock Screen (iOS)
- Lock device to enter the Lock Screen
- Tap and hold any empty space to enter edit mode
- Tap Customize at bottom
- Select left or right shortcut slot
- Select the "Scan" control (with the icon) under i:Scanner
Quick Settings (Android)
- Swipe down from top of screen to open Quick Settings
- Tap the Edit button (usually a pencil icon)
- Drag and drop the "Scan" tile (with the icon) into your active Quick Settings
You can share captured QR codes in one of two ways:
Onscreen Sharing: Display the code directly on the screen for others to scan:
- Navigate to the History screen (tap the button)
- Tap and hold any captured code
- Select "Show code"
Share as Image: From the onscreen QR code view (see above):
- Tap the button to share
- Select any supported app to share the QR code as an image
Unsaved scans are kept for 30 days. To keep a QR code permanently, save it from the History screen.
Note: On iOS, if you launch i:Scanner from the Lock Screen while your device is locked, captured codes won't appear in history until you activate them.
iOS: Captured codes are automatically synced via iCloud, allowing access across all your iOS devices.
Android: Captured codes are stored locally and backed up only on the same device.
It toggles Discreet Mode, which simply makes it less awkward when scanning in public.