# Origin vs TAVAN

The clearest difference is device support: Origin at 3 against TAVAN's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Origin | TAVAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Size | 50 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OBRT NUCLEUS Mostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717317183) | [Edib Zahirovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891633039) |

## What reviewers say

### Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-barcode-scanner/id6472615788)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TAVAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavan/id6762509532)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Origin free?

Origin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TAVAN free?

TAVAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Origin or TAVAN have ads?

Neither Origin nor TAVAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Origin or TAVAN?

Origin ships an update every 4 days, and TAVAN every 4 days. Most recently, Origin was updated on September 25, 2026 and TAVAN on September 22, 2026.

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