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Secure QR Share vs BurnPony: catalog facts
Secure QR ShareBurnPony
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

Free on the App Store, Google Play and F-Droid; the Android app is open source under…

Android Android, iOS, Web
  • AES-256 encryption protected by a shared PIN
  • No cloud service or network transfer involved
  • Encryption happens on the device before upload
  • Recipient needs only a browser, no app or account
  • Both people must be physically close to scan the code
  • Small project with few contributors
  • Depends on the developer's server to hold and deliver notes
  • Anyone who gets the full link can read the note
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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