MOBILE APP GUIDE

Put ScreenCode on your Home Screen.

Open the private QR reader like an app on iPhone, iPad, or Android. There is nothing to download from an app store.

HOW TO

Make ScreenCode an app on your phone

Open screencode.app in your phone's browser, use the browser's Share or More button, and choose Add to Home Screen or Install. ScreenCode will get its own icon on your home screen and open in an app-style window.

ONE IMPORTANT DETAIL

Use your browser's share button.

The share button is for sending a link. It cannot open a browser-only action. Use the Share button in Safari or Chrome to find Add to Home Screen.

CHOOSE YOUR PHONE

Install in about a minute.

APPLE

iPhone or iPad

Safari

  1. 1

    Open screencode.app in Safari.

  2. 2

    Tap Safari's Share icon. With some toolbar layouts, tap More first and then Share.

  3. 3

    Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen. If it is missing, tap Edit Actions and add it.

  4. 4

    Turn on Open as Web App.

  5. 5

    Keep the name ScreenCode and tap Add.

Chrome on iPhone or iPad

Tap Chrome's Share icon beside the address bar, choose Add to Home Screen, confirm the name, and tap Add.

ANDROID

Android phone or tablet

Chrome

  1. 1

    Open screencode.app in Chrome.

  2. 2

    Tap Chrome's More button beside the address bar.

  3. 3

    Tap Install and create shortcut. Depending on your Chrome version, it may say Install app or Add to Home screen.

  4. 4

    Tap Install and follow the placement prompt.

That's it. Tap the ScreenCode icon whenever you want to read a screenshot or saved QR code.

AFTER INSTALLING

The same ScreenCode, with a faster entrance.

  • No new account: the Home Screen app uses the same ScreenCode website.
  • No image uploads: screenshots and saved images are still read locally on your device.
  • Automatic updates: you receive the current ScreenCode experience when the web app updates.
  • Easy removal: touch and hold the icon, then remove or uninstall it like another Home Screen app.
Open the QR scanner

Home Screen app questions

Can I install ScreenCode without an app store?

Yes. ScreenCode is an installable web app. Add it from your browser and its icon will appear on your phone's Home Screen without an App Store or Google Play download.

Why is Add to Home Screen missing from ScreenCode's Share button?

ScreenCode's Share button shares a link with people and apps. Add to Home Screen is a browser action, so you must use Safari's or Chrome's own Share or More button.

Does the installed ScreenCode app still read images privately?

Yes. Adding ScreenCode to your Home Screen does not change how the reader works. QR code and barcode images are processed locally on your device and are not uploaded to ScreenCode.

How do I remove ScreenCode from my phone?

Touch and hold the ScreenCode icon on your Home Screen, then choose the option to remove, delete, or uninstall it. Your browser remains installed.

Instructions last checked September 4, 2026. Browser labels can vary slightly by phone and software version.