Origin vs Made by Canadians
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Origin
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Origin helps you know what you are buying. SCAN A BARCODE, SEE THE ORIGIN Point your camera at a product barcode and Origin shows the country tied to that barcode prefix โ flag, country name and the raw number โ in about a second. Keep scanning down the aisle without stopping between products. SEARCH THE COMPANY BEHIND THE BRAND Look up a company or a product by name and read what is on record: a short summary, the detail, and the categories it operates in. Or browse by category instead โ food, drinks, coffee, cosmetics, clothing, healthcare, household, technology, finance and more. EVERY ENTRY COMES WITH SOURCES No claim stands on its own. Each company links out to the references it is based on, so you can open the original, read it, and decide for yourself. UN VOTE CONTEXT Where it applies, a scan also shows how that country voted in the UN General Assembly on 27 October 2023 on a ceasefire in Gaza. HONEST ABOUT WHAT A BARCODE CAN TELL YOU A barcode prefix identifies the GS1 organisation that issued the number โ usually, but not always, the country where the company registered. It is not proof of where a product was manufactured. Origin says so plainly inside the app instead of pretending otherwise, and links to the references so you can check. WORKS OFFLINE The whole company database ships inside the app. No account, no sign-up, nothing to download โ it works in the shop with no signal. FREE, WITH NO ADS Origin is completely free. No ads, no subscription, no in-app purchases, no tracking. 48 LANGUAGES Available in 48 languages, with light and dark themes. FOUND SOMETHING WRONG? The data is community-checked and never finished. If an entry is wrong, out of date or missing, send us the company, the correction and a source and we will review it: origin.app.info@gmail.com
Made by Canadians
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Shop Canadian, all in one place. Made by Canadians is the easiest way to find and buy products actually made in Canada. We bring together 40,000+ products from more than 1000+ verified Canadian makers. Instead of researching who really makes what, you just search, tap, and buy. WHY SHOPPERS LOVE IT - Everything Canadian in one search: clothing, food, home goods, beauty, outdoor gear, kids' products, and more - Direct links to buy. Every product goes straight to the retailer's checkout, no re searching - Save your favourites. Build a wishlist with one tap and come back anytime - Shop by brand and explore Canada's makers, from household names to small local producers - Shop by province and discover products made near you - Real prices, kept current. Listings are refreshed continuously WHY IT MATTERS Every purchase through Made by Canadians keeps your dollars in the Canadian economy and supports the local businesses, makers, and workers behind every product. Whether you're switching to Canadian alternatives or just love discovering local brands, this is your shortcut. WHAT'S INSIDE - 40,000+ products made in Canada - 1000+ Canadian makers - Categories from groceries to fashion to home and garden - A clean, fast shopping experience with no account required Find it. Compare it. Buy Canadian. Questions or a brand to suggest? Reach us at www.madebycanadians.ca/contact
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Verdict
Origin and Made by Canadians are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Origin | Made by Canadians |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OBRT NUCLEUS Mostar | Pebble CA Inc. |
In-app purchases
Origin
No in-app purchases
Made by Canadians
No in-app purchases









