Buy Beaver: Origin Scanner

Buy Beaver: Origin Scanner

Scan to know where it's from

0 ratings
61 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 6, 2025
  • May 13, 2026

Features

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Discover the origin of products and find alternatives with higher local content. This ad-free app uses AI and community input to rate products based on manufacturing location, materials, and brand ownership.

Scan product origins
Find local alternatives
Objective product ratings
Ad-free experience
AI and community analysis
3M+ product database
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What users say

What's New in Buy Beaver

3.0.0

May 13, 2026

What's new in 3.0.0: • Updated barcode scanner with new features • Tap the screen to focus on a barcode • Helpful prompts when the scanner needs you closer • Performance improvements and bug fixes

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User reviews

Won’t focus

Since last update, the camera will not focus on the bar code

Don’t have time to see resuly

The product flashes up the result then crashes.
Problems with IOS 26?

Does not submit false info to authorities

This app is only partially useful. The whole point of the Buy Canadian movement is to force retailers to provide accurate marketing information so Canadians can trust what they buy is Canadian when the product says it is.

This app needs to integrate with the Canadian Compensation Bureau to report false claims. We shouldn’t have to scan everything all the time to confirm if the label is accurate.
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Scans once then crashes?

Tried the app. It scans once then closes. Tried to reload the app, same issue. (iOS 18.6.2) 😩

Nice Concept… Poor Execution

Functionally, the problems are too numerous to address here. In addition, the database has far too many errors to be useful. There were so many items identified as Canadian products when, in reality, the actual product packaging clearly stated it was a “Product of USA”. Needs more work people, including a serious database cleanup.
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Mandatory updates when opening the app

Bug

Inability to fully read product information

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to take multiple photos of a product

Feature

Automatic product data retrieval using AI

Feature

Saving preferred Canadian alternatives

Feature

Providing more detailed information on company ownership and manufacturing locations

Feature

FAQ

What does the Buy Beaver app do?

Buy Beaver helps you understand where products are made and find alternatives that prioritize local content. It uses objective criteria like manufacturing location, material sourcing, and brand ownership to evaluate products.

How are product ratings determined?

Product ratings are a combination of community reviews and advanced AI analysis. This ensures accuracy and transparency by considering manufacturing location, materials, ingredients, and brand ownership.

Is the app free to use?

The app is completely ad-free. While the core functionality is free, there are in-app purchases available, suggesting some premium features or content may require payment.

What kind of products are included in the database?

The app features a growing database of over 3 million products across multiple categories. Each product is evaluated based on its manufacturing location, the sourcing of its materials and ingredients, and its brand ownership.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for consumers who want to make more informed purchasing decisions, particularly those who wish to support local economies and understand the global supply chains of the products they buy.