# Buy Beaver: Origin Scanner — Scan to know where it's from

> Scan products to determine origin and find locally-sourced alternatives. (iPhone/iPad app by Buy Beaver Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-beaver-origin-scanner/id6741692720 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Buy Beaver Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802270930)
- Category: Shopping, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-beaver-origin-scanner/id6741692720/reviews.md

## What is Buy Beaver?

Buy Beaver is a fully independent initiative. Our product ratings and alternative recommendations are provided objectively. Plus, the app is completely ad-free. For more details on our business model, please visit our website. 

Buy Beaver recommends alternative options with higher local content, empowering you to support the countries you want!

Our growing database includes over 3M products across multiple categories. Each product is evaluated based on three objective criteria:
- Manufacturing Location: Where is the product made?
- Materials & Ingredients: Are the components sourced locally?
- Brand Ownership: Who ultimately owns the company?

We combine community reviews with advanced AI analysis to ensure our ratings remain accurate, transparent, and constantly updated.

Disclaimer: Product evaluations are based on user reviews and community input. These ratings are intended as a guide and may vary depending on individual experiences.

We’re always open to suggestions: help us improve Buy Beaver by sharing your ideas and feedback!

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## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contributor+ | $5.99 | per month |
| Contributor | $1.99 | per month |
| Contributor | $19.99 | per year |
| Contributor+ | $49.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Buy Beaver?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🇨🇦 Helps support Canadian products
- 🚀 Quick and convenient
- 💡 Allows users to add products

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete product information
- 🇨🇦 Issues with Canadian products being marked as non-Canadian
- 🔍 Limited product database
- 🔊 Annoying scanning sound

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Mandatory updates when opening the app
- Inability to fully read product information

**Most requested features**

- Ability to take multiple photos of a product
- Automatic product data retrieval using AI
- Saving preferred Canadian alternatives
- Providing more detailed information on company ownership and manufacturing locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-beaver-origin-scanner/id6741692720/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Scan problem

*2026-06-28*

The scan did not work for me.

### 3/5 — Won’t focus

*2026-06-05*

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

### 3/5 — Won’t focus

*2026-05-22*

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

### 1/5 — Don’t have time to see resuly

*2026-02-09, version 2.0.4*

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

### 2/5 — Does not submit false info to authorities

*2025-10-15, version 2.0.4*

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.

### 2/5 — Scans once then crashes?

*2025-08-24*

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

### 1/5 — Nice Concept… Poor Execution

*2025-08-09, version 2.0.4*

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.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-04-26*

I use the App in Germany. It’s a Great idea, thank you

### 4/5 — excellent Idea

*2025-04-22*

I like the idea, but I miss how to add free text to a product review.  For example, I just scanned the barcode from a can of roasted peanuts produced and sold by a German Company.  But there is absolutely no information on the label, in what country theses peanuts have grown.

So how would I add this information to the apps database?

### 5/5 — Easy app

*2025-04-20, version 2.0.2*

Easy to use and you can submit products not rated for review

## Frequently asked questions about Buy Beaver

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-05-13

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

### 2.0.4 — 2025-05-10

- Scan items one after the other without having to swipe down
- Faster loading times for images and various other improvements.
- Translations in German, Dutch and Spanish
- Bug fixes

### 2.0.3 — 2025-04-28

New onboarding flow

### 2.0.2 — 2025-04-14

Bug fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2025-04-09

Bug fixes

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