Canada First vs ScanCanada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Canada First
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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.
ScanCanada
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ScanCanada helps you make quick, confident choices in Canadian stores. Point your camera at a barcode or take a photo of product packaging to see product details, origin info, and key facts without hunting online. Save time, compare items, and keep your shopping organized. Key Features: β’ Fast barcode scanning optimized for Canadian products β’ Smart image recognition to analyze product labels and packaging directly β’ Product name, brand, manufacturing place, origin info, and key details at a glance β’ Clean, simple design for quick in-store use β’ Works in English (Canada) out of the box Give it a try on your next grocery runβscan and go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Canada First at none against ScanCanada's shown. ScanCanada's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Canada First ships an update every 5 months, ScanCanada every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canada First | ScanCanada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months β better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Movil Softwares Inc. | Fairintuition |
In-app purchases
Canada First
No in-app purchases
ScanCanada
No in-app purchases









