Comparison

Canada First vs Maple Cart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Canada First

Canadian Barcode Scanner

Support Canadian Products

Free

🛍️ Shopping

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About

Canada First

Features

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Canada First is a simple and fast way to discover product information by scanning barcodes. Our app provides instant access to details about the company and location of consumer products. With just one tap, you can easily find out whether a product is locally made or imported, helping you make informed buying choices.

About

Maple Cart

Features

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Maple Cart is a mobile app designed to help users find Canadian products and support local businesses. With a simple scan, users can identify a product's origin, manufacturing country, name, and brand. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to discover and choose local products while seamlessly navigating the app.

Screenshots

Canada First4 screens

Maple Cart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Canada First at none against Maple Cart's shown. Maple Cart's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canada First ships an update every 5 months, Maple Cart every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Canada First versus Maple Cart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Canada First	Maple Cart
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	16.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	36 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Movil Softwares Inc.	Mark-Even Bernier-Beaudoin

In-app purchases

None

Canada First

No in-app purchases

None

Maple Cart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canada First free?

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

Is Maple Cart free?

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

Do Canada First or Maple Cart have ads?

Maple Cart shows ads; Canada First does not.

Which is updated more often, Canada First or Maple Cart?

Canada First ships an update every 5 months, and Maple Cart every 8 days. Most recently, Canada First was updated on October 11, 2026 and Maple Cart on October 10, 2026.