# O SCANada: Buy Canadian — Scan or search to shop local

> Scan or search products to verify Canadian status and find local alternatives. (iPhone/iPad app by Cathy Checora.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-scanada-buy-canadian/id6741120187 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cathy Checora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450207146)
- Category: Shopping, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French
- Released: 2025-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-scanada-buy-canadian/id6741120187/reviews.md

## What is O SCANada?

It’s simple to shop Canadian with O SCANada. Use it before, during, or after shopping to see what’s truly Canadian. Scan any product or enter a product, brand, or company name to find out its Canadian status, or browse Canadian alternatives.

Here’s how O SCANada helps you shop smarter:

• Scan or search: Find Canadian-owned and made products, fast!
• Now you can browse our comprehensive list of Canadian owned companies.
• No image uploads: Private and efficient.
• Search anything: No barcode or photo required — for example, groceries, media, hotels, airlines, automobiles. Investigate anything!
• Shop anywhere: Use it while shopping in person or online.
• Explore the story: Learn about company ownership, where products are made, how materials are sourced, and how many Canadians a business employs.
• Discover Canadian alternatives: Access our independently curated Canadian alternatives with direct links to the brand websites.
• View your history: Revisit products you’ve already searched.
• Give a thumbs up: Upvote or comment if you spot an error or omission.

Why Use O SCANada?

• Shop smarter: Support Canadian products and businesses.
• Make informed choices: O SCANada shows you where your purchase dollars are going.
• Contribute your knowledge: Add details about products to help other shoppers, and let us know about Canadian brands you love.
• Bilingual: Available in English and French for all Canadian shoppers.
• It’s free: Ads help keep O SCANada free. Upgrade to remove them anytime.

About Us

O SCANada is made by a Calgary-based mother/son duo passionate about helping Canadians make informed decisions. Our app has been featured in national and local media, including Global News and the Toronto Star. We hope to support you in your efforts to buy Canadian.

Make ‘Buying Canadian’ your superpower with O SCANada!

## Key features

- Scan product barcodes
- Search by product, brand, or company name
- Discover Canadian alternatives
- Explore company ownership and sourcing
- View product history
- Bilingual (English/French)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Remove Ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Three Month Remove Ads | $5.49 | per 3 months |


## What do users think of O SCANada?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app for identifying Canadian products
- 🚀 Quick and efficient shopping tool
- 💡 Provides Canadian alternatives
- 🇨🇦 Helps support Canadian businesses
- 🔍 Thorough research on product origins

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited product database
- 🔍 Inaccurate or inconsistent information
- 💤 Too many ads/commercials
- 🔍 Difficulty adding new products to the database

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working for some products
- App crashes or freezes after multiple scans

**Most requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Improved barcode scanning functionality
- Expand product database coverage beyond Ontario/Quebec
- Ability to submit new product information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-scanada-buy-canadian/id6741120187/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Canadian made

*2026-07-01, version 1.21*

I love this app,   It identifies where products are made,  and if not Canadian it finds a product the same that is Canadian made.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2026-02-24, version 1.20*

This is my go to app when deciding what I purchase.   When we are all trying to purchase Canadian I recommend this app!

### 5/5 — I use this every time I shop.

*2026-02-08, version 1.20*

So helpful and has helped me really buy as much Canadian made and or Canadian manufactured products.

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2026-01-15, version 1.20*

Very helpful when making choices about buying Canadian (or at the very least avoiding American)

### 5/5 — Excellent info

*2026-01-06, version 1.19*

Very helpful and easy to use. Currently, I am not purchasing products made in America and this app gives a breakdown on where product is manufactured, owner, etc etc and suggests other products that are more Canadian. 
Its catalogue is not yet complete but I have found most items there. 
Thumbs up!

### 5/5 — Amazing tool

*2025-11-28, version 1.19*

I use this app every time I grocery shop. It is so easy to submit items that arent listed as well. I appreciate the break down on ownership, production/manufacturing  location and number of Canadian employees.

### 5/5 — Excellent info

*2025-11-19, version 1.19*

Very helpful and easy to use. Currently, I am not purchasing products made in America and this app gives a breakdown on where product is manufactured, owner, etc etc and suggests other products that are more Canadian. 
Its catalogue is not yet complete but I have found most items there. 
Thumbs up!

### 5/5 — Scanning for Canada

*2025-11-19, version 1.19*

This app offers information in regards to where the product is made if this product uses material from other countries and the origins of the main company. It also offers other options for Canadian products. Easy to use easy to read.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-09-11, version 1.15*

Love this app. So far everything I’ve seen has been quite accurate. Needs more publicity as Eastern Canadians I know weren’t aware of this app. They are now!!

### 5/5 — O SCANada

*2025-08-23, version 1.14*

I have found you app to be the most useful tool in my shopping cart.
Yes hands off our country and it is not for sale.
Thank You O SCANada, Keep up the good work.

## Frequently asked questions about O SCANada

### What does O SCANada do?

O SCANada helps you shop Canadian by allowing you to scan product barcodes or search for product, brand, or company names. It then provides information on the product's Canadian status and can suggest Canadian alternatives. The app aims to empower consumers to make informed choices and support local businesses.

### How can I find Canadian alternatives with O SCANada?

Once you scan or search for a product, O SCANada will display its Canadian status. If available, it will also provide a curated list of Canadian alternatives with direct links to the brand websites. This feature helps you discover and shop for other Canadian-made options.

### Is O SCANada free to use?

Yes, O SCANada is free to use, supported by ads. You have the option to upgrade to remove these ads at any time. This allows all Canadian shoppers to access the app's features without an initial cost.

### What kind of information does the app provide about products?

Beyond just identifying Canadian status, the app allows you to explore the story behind products. This includes details about company ownership, where products are manufactured, how materials are sourced, and the number of Canadians employed by the business.

### Can I use O SCANada for any type of product?

Yes, you can search for a wide variety of items, not just those with barcodes. This includes groceries, media, hotels, airlines, automobiles, and more. The app is designed to investigate almost anything you're interested in purchasing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2026-04-28

Added a third way to explore O SCANada! In addition to Search and Scan, you can now Browse by Category to discover Canadian brands more easily.

View all of our independently curated Canadian alternatives, complete with direct links to brand websites.

We’ve also made bug fixes and improvements for a cleaner, smoother experience.

Thank you for using O SCANada! If you’re enjoying the app, please consider rating it or leaving a review on the App Store. If you spot any errors or omissions, or would like to suggest a Canadian product, we’d love to hear from you. Consider supporting this project with a subscription.

### 1.20 — 2026-01-06

Discover our independently curated Canadian alternatives with direct links to the brand websites.
We have also made bug fixes and improvements for a cleaner user experience. 

Thanks for using O SCANada! If you are enjoying this app, please rate or leave a review on the App Store. Please write to us with feedback if you spot any errors or omissions, or to suggest a Canadian product. Consider supporting this project by subscribing.

### 1.19 — 2025-11-09

New in this version:
• Improved search performance
• Refreshed app translations
• Correction to initial search count display
• Adjusted widget deployment from iOS26 to iOS18.6
• Minor tweaks to interface

Thanks for using O SCANada! If you are enjoying this app, please rate or leave a review on the App Store, write to us with encouragement :) or consider supporting this project by subscribing.

### 1.18 — 2025-10-18

This update contains no functional changes, it's updating app information only.

Thanks for using O SCANada! If you are enjoying this app, please rate or leave a review on the App Store, write to us with encouragement :) or consider supporting this project by subscribing.

### 1.17 — 2025-10-13

New in this version:
• Enjoy the Liquid Glass Update: This update contains some new features of iOS26.
• Adding an O SCANada widget: Tap the new widget to quickly access the scanner.
• Notifications: Notification behaviour is corrected; previously some notification content would not display.

Thanks for using O SCANada! If you are enjoying this app, please rate or leave a review on the App Store, write to us with encouragement :) or consider supporting this project by subscribing.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*